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Malaysia’s hockey talent pipeline broken, scouting system needs reset: Dharma Raj

Former national hockey coach Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah believes that Malaysia’s talent identification model is failing to convert strong participation numbers into elite success, arguing that over-reliance on sports schools and structured pathways has created a narrow, outdated system that overlooks genuine talent

FIH Nations Cup: Matador stint pays off as Pakistan hold Malaysia

Ammad Shakeel Butt says MHL exposure helped Pakistan read Malaysia’s game in dramatic 3–3 draw

How lower-division tournaments can bolster MHL amid FIH’s scheduling woes – Sandru Narayanan 

Expanding domestic competitions, securing corporate backing could help sustain Malaysian hockey as international calendar remains in disarray 

Matadors eye MHL comeback as full squad nears return

Matadors Hockey Club is confident of turning their season around once key Pakistani players return for the Malaysia Hockey League restart on February 13

Hrsikesa brothers aim to stick it to the competition, Saari-style

National hockey player Nur Rahul dreams of replicating the Saari brothers’ legendary partnership by joining forces with his younger sibling, Adam Hafiz, in the Speedy Tigers squad this year

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MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented