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Give professional clubs a seat at the table, reform football governance: AFC

Malaysia is one of only two countries in Asia where professional football clubs are excluded from national association membership, prompting the AFC to call for their inclusion in football leadership and decision-making

FAM hit by ‘chronic’ governance failures, AFC audit exposes systemic breakdown

The Asian Football Confederation audit has uncovered deep-rooted structural and governance weaknesses within the Football Association of Malaysia, warning of over-reliance on individuals, weak accountability systems and a lack of formal performance and planning frameworks

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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