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NFDP overhaul begins to pay off as Malaysia’s youth football revival gains momentum

The National Sports Council says early signs of progress are emerging from the restructured National Football Development Programme, following Malaysia’s strong showing at the 2026 ASEAN Under-17 Championship and closer technical integration with the Football Association of Malaysia

Russian coaches set to join national diving set-up in major revamp

National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Jefri Ngadirin said this is an effort to strengthen Malaysia’s coaching structure and raise standards on the international stage

Malaysia Athletics’ six-coach plan under review as SEA Games deadline looms

National Sports Council wants Malaysia Athletics to prioritise Bangkok Sea Games

NSC to meet FAM over future of troubled football development programme

Discussions set for April 28 to assess AFC report on National Football Development Programme and plan next steps

National Sports Council to meet sprinters over Ballard boycott

Athletes voice concerns over technical director’s leadership as coaching crisis deepens

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