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RM2.58m in fines? Taufiq wants new FAM leadership focused on grassroots revival

Youth and Sports Minister says football funding should focus on developing players and strengthening programmes instead of merely supporting association operations

Make sports for all: Pekan Ramli calls for a more exciting, inclusive Budget 2026

Sports analyst says it’s time for allocations to move beyond predictable funding — calling instead for a comprehensive plans, with stronger oversight for troubled associations

Sports ministry to revamp funding structure for national athletes, associations

In a bid to offer more substantial support to national sports associations and individuals representing Malaysia in global competitions, the Youth and Sports Ministry has announced plans to re-evaluate its funding structure for the upcoming year.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal