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Sepang boss calls on private sector to sponsor wild card slots for young riders

Corporate support could markedly aid growth of youth talent, and placing the burden on the government is inappropriate, says circuit’s CEO 

Sepang gets extension to host motorcycling’s Malaysian GP till 2026

Race a permanent fixture for over three decades due to high returns, says circuit’s CEO

World champ 12-year-old Qabil heads to Spain for next chapter in young biker’s career

Reigning FIM MiniGP world champion Qabil Irfan Azlan will race in the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) this season.

Espargaro puts factory KTM in pole position on day two

Day two of the MotoGP Shakedown Test witnessed KTM factory rider Pol Espargaro leading the timing charts after a lacklustre season with GasGas Tech3.

11-year-old biker Qabil Irfan moves to Selangor, becomes full-time athlete

FIM MiniGP world champion Qabil Irfan Azlan is set to make a significant leap in his racing career as he joins the ranks of full-time athletes in the Motorsports Development Programme under the auspices of the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.