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Moriyasu’s Harimau Malaya move fades as Japan coach eyes Europe

Japanese report says the 58-year-old wants to manage a European club, potentially forcing FAM to look elsewhere for a permanent head coach

FAM to rely on corporate backing, own funds after missing out on Budget 2027 allocation

With no dedicated funding announced for FAM or Harimau Malaya, the national football body says it will prioritise programmes based on available finances while seeking greater support from corporate partners and the private sector

FAM seeks bigger Budget 2027 allocation to strengthen Malaysian football development

FAM president Ab Ghani Hassan says stronger government funding is crucial to supporting the national governing body’s operations and a new long-term framework for Malaysian football development

Cheng Hoe’s future hangs in balance as FAM weighs Japanese coaching overhaul

Tan Cheng Hoe is expected to remain as Harimau Malaya’s interim head coach until December, with FAM understood to be working towards bringing in a Japanese technical team and head coach as part of a major restructuring of the national squad

‘More than FIFA points’ — Cheng Hoe sees China friendlies as key test for Harimau Malaya’s future

Tan Cheng Hoe says Malaysia’s two Tier 1 friendlies against China will give the coaching staff a valuable chance to assess players under international pressure and identify those capable of carrying Harimau Malaya forward

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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran