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Sarawak SEA Games venues to be ready months early for 2027 – Taufiq

All venues for the 2027 SEA Games in Sarawak must be completed at least three to four months before kickoff, as the government pushes for early readiness, thorough testing, and a seamless hosting experience

Malaysia urged to shelve Asian Games ambitions amid fiscal strain

Analysts caution that mounting economic pressures and competing national priorities make a near-term Asian Games bid impractical, urging a cautious, long-term approach focused on financial sustainability and strategic planning

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach