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Malaysia’s hockey talent pipeline broken, scouting system needs reset: Dharma Raj

Former national hockey coach Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah believes that Malaysia’s talent identification model is failing to convert strong participation numbers into elite success, arguing that over-reliance on sports schools and structured pathways has created a narrow, outdated system that overlooks genuine talent

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Harimau Malaya’s wage disparities: a closer look at local vs naturalised player income divide

Salaries for footballers have become a hot topic in the Malaysian football community, as foreign players consistently earn more than local players in their respective clubs.

Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar University’s admittance of a non-Muslim student could serve as an example to learn from – Hafiz Hassan

Despite being an Islamic institution with rigorous requirements, the school made an exception to its rules in 2017

Government allocates RM5.9b for AI innovation: MCMC to lead national transformation drive

Malaysia is making a major push into the artificial intelligence era, with nearly RM6 billion allocated to strengthen research, development, and innovation in emerging technologies