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NASA vows to send football to Moon if US wins 2026 World Cup

NASA has promised to launch a football into lunar history if the United States wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the agency’s chief turning the team’s title pursuit into a space-themed mission

High Court rules MCA officials’ resignations final, bars trio from acting for association

The Malaysian Cricket Association says the High Court has confirmed that three former office bearers unequivocally resigned from their posts, while also granting an injunction preventing them from representing the national governing body

Malaysia secures MotoGP until 2031 with new five-year hosting deal

Cabinet-approved extension is expected to strengthen Malaysia's position as a global motorsport hub, with the event generating RM694 million in economic impact and supporting the development of future local racing talent

FAM’s player selection follows transparent, FIFA-compliant process : Taufiq Johari

The Youth and Sports Minister says player selection is solely FAM's responsibility, with the government focused on strengthening governance and ensuring compliance with FIFA and AFC regulations amid scrutiny over the eligibility of seven naturalised and heritage players

Malaysia named permanent home of APP Asia HQ as Penang Open launches regional pickleball tour

Leapmotor APP Penang Open 2026 will kick off the inaugural APP Asia Tour in Penang, reinforcing Malaysia's role as a regional pickleball hub with the establishment of the APP's permanent Asia Headquarters

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Jangan buang kucing di pasar, hantar ke pusat perlindungan jalan terbaik

Tindakan itu juga satu kesalahan di bawah Akta Kebajikan Haiwan 2015

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration