Despite promises from the Youth and Sports Ministry, Malaysia Rugby Union faces setbacks in securing a dedicated home for the sport, with plans for a national rugby complex in limbo due to delays and budget cuts
Minister Hannah Yeoh stressed that the ministry’s focus is on sustainability, stating that fulfilling every national sports association’s (NSA) wish list is impractical.
According to the rugby national body, KBS has returned the allocated RM 17 million budget for the development of the sports complex back to the Finance Ministry.
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
