Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysian badminton player Cheam June Wei advanced to the semi-finals of the Korean Masters by defeating Taiwan's seventh-seeded Su Li-yang in a thrilling quarter-final encounter on Friday.
Malaysia has allocated RM1.1 million to reward athletes who won medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with gold medalists receiving RM80,000 and bonus payments for breaking games records.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysia's contingent at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, commending their competitive spirit and dedication as the nation secured 10th place with 16 medals overall.
Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia has disclosed how physiotherapist Victoria Gao's words of encouragement sustained him through two injury-plagued years that derailed his career momentum and ranking.
Labuan-born karate athlete Syarulniza Abdul Jamil claimed a bronze medal at the Russian Open Championship 2026 in Sochi, competing against over 800 athletes from 18 countries in the Senior Women's Individual Kumite Under-61kg division.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised Muay Thai fighter Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib for becoming Malaysia's first ONE Championship world title holder, saying his historic victory will motivate young athletes across the nation.
Malaysian muay thai fighter Aliff Rakib has etched his name into sporting history by capturing the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship, becoming the first Malaysian combat athlete to win a ONE title.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has offered his backing and prayers to Malaysia's contingent competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, which commenced on July 23 and runs until August 2.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has wished Malaysia's athletes success at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, urging them to compete with determination while upholding discipline, integrity and sportsmanship.
Two Malaysian badminton pairs have progressed to the semifinals of the Japan Open 2026 in Tokyo. The unseeded mixed doubles team of Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin upset Denmark's third seeds, while the fifth-seeded men's doubles duo of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin defeated the United States pair.
The Football Association of Malaysia is investigating a tragic incident in which a player died after being struck by lightning during a friendly match in Melaka, with plans to review safety protocols across the sport.
Badminton mixed doubles player Jimmy Wong has returned to Malaysia's national setup and is targeting qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with partner Cheng Su Yin, aiming to crack the top 32 rankings by year's end.