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Malaysia lodge complaint over unregistered Thai officials in Sepak Takraw World Cup final chaos

Malaysia’s sepak takraw governing body has urged Istaf to investigate the involvement of allegedly unregistered Thai officials during the controversial World Cup final, saying the incident damaged the sport’s image and disrupted a globally televised event

ASTAF rolls out strict rules to curb unruly behaviour in sepaktakraw

New procedures include automatic red or yellow cards and match suspensions for misconduct by players and officials

‘A death blow to sepaktakraw heritage’: PSM blasts Istaf’s tekong rule overhaul

Malaysian association warns proposed service rule change would erase traditional artistry and identity of the game

Astaf urges Thailand to limit SEA Games sepak takraw participation

Federation president requests host nation to reconsider entry in all events, aiming for balanced competition at 2025 SEA Games in Thailand

Sepak Takraw Federation leads way to upskill umpires with two-day course amid World Cup prep

Federation chief says such a course had not been conducted in 10 years and sending them overseas was too costly, but now they are seizing the chance with international referees in town

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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’

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement