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Malaysia must fix football foundations first before dreaming of World Cup hosting: analyst

Sadek Mustaffa says Malaysia needs decades of development, stronger governance and RM250 million annual investment to build a credible football ecosystem

TMJ’s influence expands in Europe as FK Sarajevo renames academy in his honour

Bosnian football powerhouse FK Sarajevo has renamed its youth academy after Johor’s Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, marking a milestone in the club’s global ambitions and strengthening Malaysia’s footprint in European football

FIFA Asean Cup marks historic milestone for regional football: FAM

Acting president Mohd Yusoff Mahadi says the tournament reflects Malaysia’s role in uniting Asean through sport and signals a new era for football under FIFA’s leadership

FIFA launches Asean Cup to unite Southeast Asia through football

The new regional tournament will feature all 11 Asean nations and be held during FIFA’s international match calendar to maximise global impact

FIFA, ASEAN renew pact to boost football development and youth empowerment

Signed on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur, the new agreement builds on earlier efforts to promote social inclusion, gender equality and climate resilience through sport

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Malaysia’s longest river bridge opens, linking Sebuyau and Maludam

The RM848.75 million Batang Lupar No. 1 Bridge marks a new era in Sarawak’s coastal connectivity, replacing decades-old ferry crossings

Malaysia’s medal tally takes a dent after key sports excluded from Glasgow Commonwealth

OCM accepts decision of badminton and squash, among others, being axed from 2026 Games as organisers plan for a leaner, more financially sustainable event

US returns over US$1.37b in stolen 1MDB assets to Malaysia: Azalina

While Malaysia celebrates the return of US$1.37b in misappropriated 1MDB assets from the US, Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said reveals that the final tally of recovered wealth remains a moving target due to market fluctuations and complex, ongoing global court battles