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Pekan Ramli

Has FAM really changed? Analysts question return of familiar faces

Pekan Ramli and Sadek Mustaffa say Ab Ghani Hassan’s election risks being little more than a change at the top if the new administration retains the old structure and approach

Harimau Malaya’s CEO model risks bureaucracy, confusion: Pekan Ramli

Senior football analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli questions the need for a corporate-style leadership structure, warning it has slowed decisions, raised costs, and distracted from the national team’s technical priorities

‘Youth development caught in governance crossfire,’ analysts slam RM18m NFDP hold-up

Experts say temporary deferment justified, but warn delays could disrupt grassroots football pipeline

Royal return to FAM sparks question: Has Malaysia failed to produce football leaders?

Experts say Malaysia must prioritise leadership ability and professionalism over royal status to revive football administration

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

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[WATCH] Roblox, PS5, and online games not included in Malaysia’s under-16 social media restrictions: Teo Nie Ching

Deputy Communications Minister says phased Online Safety Act targets major social media platforms first, highlights govt’s measured rollout and parental responsibility in online safety

AFC confident ACLE fixtures will be completed despite regional disruptions

The Asian Football Confederation is closely monitoring scheduling challenges caused by regional conflicts but remains confident that all AFC Champions League Elite fixtures will be completed, with only match dates likely to change while the final venue in Jeddah stays the same

Best results since 2013: SPM 2024 shows improvement across the board

14,179 students scored straight A’s, significantly increasing from 11,713 last year and highest number in over a decade