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2027 Sea Games

Malaysia turns to outside expertise to end 24-year Asian Games swimming medal drought

Malaysia Aquatics is exploring external expertise to improve the national swimming squad after another medal-less Asian Games campaign, while maintaining coaching stability ahead of the 2027 Sea Games

Budget 2027: RM730mil for SEA Games, national sports development

The allocation includes RM240 million for preparations to host the 2027 SEA Games and Asean Para Games, RM460 million for national sports development and RM30 million for a sports matching grant

Budget 2027: Analyst says sports sector needs RM3–4b to prepare for SEA Games, LA 2028

Sadek Mustaffa says bigger funding is needed to support Malaysia’s SEA Games hosting preparations and give athletes adequate exposure and resources ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Dr Helmy Haja Mydin appointed Stadium Corp chairman

Helmy takes over from Datin Anita Aziz and will lead the organisation at a pivotal time as Malaysia prepares to host the SEA Games next year

Malaysia Athletics receives nearly 80 coaching applications in bid to revamp setup for 2027 Sea Games

Malaysia Athletics has drawn close to 80 coaching applications, including several from renowned foreign experts — as it moves to overhaul its technical structure in preparation for the 2027 SEA Games on home soil

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source