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FIFA’s RM200m World Cup price tag stalls China deal, exposes widening broadcast gap across Asia

With weeks to kickoff, China remains without a 2026 World Cup broadcaster as FIFA’s steep rights valuation deters even the biggest markets, signalling a broader shift in Asia’s media economics and casting uncertainty over regional coverage

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Budget 2026: RM2 billion cash aid for Deepavali

Prime minister says nearly nine million Malaysians will benefit from increased STR and SARA assistance, with allocations rising to RM15 billion next year

RM4,000 grant to scrap old car, buy new Proton, Perodua

Under Budget 2026, government and national car makers to provide the grant to ensure better road safety

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