Organisers have officially submitted their application to the Sports Commissioner’s Office, but approval will only be granted after a comprehensive review of its safety and governance standards
Minister Hannah Yeoh says the December event in Nilai has no official approval and breaches safe sport principles after a viral video showed children in staged fights
As combat sports evolve into spectacles, we risk losing the discipline and respect that martial arts once stood for—especially when children and influencers get involved
Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink
