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Budget 2024: sports industry gets tighter allocation of RM184 mil

The government's allocation of RM184 million in Budget 2024 to the sports industry saw a significant decline of 46.1% compared to the RM399 million allocated last year.

Investing more in sports can lead to better athlete performance: Hannah

The youth and sports minister was echoing Chef de Mission Datuk Chong Kim Fatt’s statement yesterday who claimed that the financial factor plays a big role in the progress of sports by the great powers including overall champions China, Japan, South Korea and India.

12MP MTR: govt to establish centre of excellence to boost sports industry

The government will establish a sports industry centre of excellence in collaboration with selected higher education institutions to develop the sports industry.

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PM congratulates national team on 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup quadrant event victory

Malaysia lifted the inaugural quadrant trophy after defeating India 2–0 in the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup final last night at Titiwangsa Stadium here

Non-malays frustration and anger – William Leong Jee Keen

Non-Malay dissatisfaction with PMX and PH is understandable, yet William Leong stresses that abstaining from voting risks surrendering the nation’s future. He argues that reforms, though imperfect, are still vital to protect Malaysia’s democratic path

MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara Line systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV

The appointment of the System Turnkey Contractor marks the next major phase of the Penang Mutiara Line, allowing railway systems design to progress in tandem with ongoing civil works