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John Beasley set to leave Malaysian cycling when contract expires in 2027

National cycling technical director John Beasley has informed the Youth and Sports Ministry that he will not renew his contract beyond January 2027, bringing an end to a transformative tenure that helped elevate Malaysian cycling to the world stage while paving the way for a smooth leadership transition

Injury-plagued Ng Tze Yong ends BAM chapter, eyes fresh start

National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong will leave the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) on June 30 after both parties agreed to part ways, bringing an end to a career marked by major achievements, a rise to world No. 14, and a prolonged battle with injuries

Tan Cheng Hoe returns as Harimau Malaya interim coach after Cklamovski exit

Former national team boss Tan Cheng Hoe has been appointed interim head coach of Harimau Malaya, with the Football Association of Malaysia banking on his experience and familiarity with the local football landscape to maintain stability and momentum following Peter Cklamovski's departure

Dharmaraj spearheads Tunas Angsana grassroots drive to groom Malaysia’s future hockey stars

Former national coach K. Dharmaraj leads a new under-12 development programme that has already attracted 105 young players in its inaugural intake

Tze Yong mulls professional route as decision on BAM future nears

Malaysia's national men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is expected to decide within the next two weeks whether to remain with the Badminton Association of Malaysia or embark on a professional career, with discussions already held between the player and the national governing body

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

ASNB announces RM2.18 bil dividend payout

ASB 2 declares distribution of 5.50 sen per unit to 614,309 unitholders while ASM declares five sen per unit to 740,513 unitholders

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah