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Malaysia crowned Sepak Takraw World Cup champions after Thailand walkout

Malaysia shattered Thailand’s three-title streak to clinch the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup team regu crown in a fiery final at Stadium Titiwangsa. The clash ended in chaos when Thailand stormed off in protest, leaving more than 3,000 fans to celebrate a dramatic 2-1 victory on home soil

E-sports: Hannah congratulates Ahmad Khalish following Valorant world championship exploits

For their second-place finish Paper Rex took home US$400,000 (RM1.8 million) in prize money.

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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

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

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’