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Malaysian football governance reform

AFC rushes governance audit of FAM ahead of 2026 World Cup reforms

The Asian Football Confederation, working with FIFA, is conducting a comprehensive governance audit of the Football Association of Malaysia to overhaul its internal systems before the 2026 FIFA World Cup and pave the way for structural reforms

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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal