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FIFA World Cup 2026

RTM eyes more global sports rights after World Cup broadcast success

National broadcaster plans to announce more major international sporting events in the coming months as it reviews the strong response to its free-to-air 2026 Fifa World Cup coverage

Fighting over Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar: Have we lost the true meaning of football? – Sandru Narayanan

Two violent brawls during FIFA World Cup watch parties have exposed a troubling side of Malaysian football fandom. While passion is at the heart of the beautiful game, allowing admiration for global stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to descend into violence raises uncomfortable questions about the kind of football culture Malaysia is nurturing

Presma condemns World Cup watch party brawls, urges fans to uphold sportsmanship

Restaurant owners' group said the isolated incidents should not tarnish the reputation of mamak eateries, while calling for tighter preventive measures and greater respect among football fans

RTM apologises after outage disrupts live France-Senegal World Cup broadcast

Technical glitch on the RTMKlik streaming platform interrupted coverage of the early-morning FIFA World Cup clash, prompting an apology and assurances from the national broadcaster of measures taken to prevent a recurrence

Hamidin appointed to senior FIFA World Cup 2026 operational role in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Former Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president will oversee coordination and match operations across two major US host cities, Los Angeles and San Francisco

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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

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

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