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National Sports Council

NSC puts ball in Azizulhasni’s court, wants LA 2028 plan before funding

Track cycling star asked to submit detailed programme, targets and budget as council reaffirms backing for Olympic bid

NSC hits back at Beasley, says talks on Azizulhasni’s future already held

Sports council says national cycling icon has been consulted on his LA 2028 plans, with details of his programme to be announced after the Shanghai World Championships

Russian coaches set to join national diving set-up in major revamp

National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Jefri Ngadirin said this is an effort to strengthen Malaysia’s coaching structure and raise standards on the international stage

Sports Ministry urged to prioritise planning over empty targets ahead of 2027 SEA Games

Sports analyst Pekan Ramli says announcing a goal too soon can create unnecessary pressure on athletes and officials

Malaysia breaks medal tally record for SEA Games outside of KL – NSC

The national contingent has so far garnered 54 gold, 55 silver and 112 bronze medals

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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’