Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh says the move is precisely what she has advocated for, believing that local icons in leadership roles are crucial to injecting 'excitement, confidence and precision' into national sports associations
NSA official reaffirms claim that former athletes may not necessarily be the best fit to head or lead sports association, following the departure of national diving technical director Bryan Nickson Lomas
National sports associations welcome youth and sports minister’s call for more athletes to step into leadership roles but question their administrative skills and readiness to serve effectively
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
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
