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Ronaldo makes history as Portugal beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 5-0

After missing two important chances in the opening minutes, Portugal took an early lead in the sixth minute when Ronaldo converted a right-wing cross from full-back Joao Cancelo, scoring his ninth World Cup goal

Suraess hits back at critics: ‘They had 30 years, we delivered in three’

Malaysian Silambam Association president Dr M. Suraess has defended his re-election and the association’s governance, arguing that critics are attempting to undermine achievements that have elevated the sport’s profile locally and internationally, including the establishment of a recognised international federation

ISTAF suspends five Thai players, two coaches over World Cup final walk-off controversy

Five Thai players and two coaches have been provisionally suspended by ISTAF pending disciplinary proceedings over allegations that Thailand's third regu refused to continue the Sepaktakraw World Cup final against Malaysia, sparking one of the sport's most high-profile disciplinary cases

Carolan eyes defensive revamp as Speedy Tigers build momentum after Nations Cup campaign

Malaysia head coach Brendon Carolan has identified defence, ball retention and circle control as the key areas for improvement after the Speedy Tigers secured fifth place at the FIH Nations Cup, with the national side now turning its focus towards a crucial South African tour and the next phase of its development

RM69m NTC set to transform Harimau Malaya’s preparations for Fifa Asean Cup

Malaysia’s national football team will soon train at a dedicated base for the first time, with FAM completing Phase One of the RM69 million National Training Centre in Putrajaya ahead of the 2026 Fifa Asean Cup

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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

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period