The participation of non-essential officials alongside Malaysian athletes during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow has sparked criticism from sports analysts, who warn it reflects poor governance, fuels perceptions of privilege and risks diminishing one of the highest honours in sport
The independent investigation into allegations involving national sprinter Danish Irfan Thamrin is in its final stages, with findings expected to be submitted to Malaysian Athletics and the Youth and Sports Ministry within a fortnight
Datuk Seri Megat D. Shahriman Zaharudin cautions sports officials against rushing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, warning that weak cases and dishonest conduct will not survive international scrutiny, as Malaysia’s football governance crisis remains under the spotlight
This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
