‘Malaysia needs clear roadmap, onus on sports associations to curb doping violations’
Malaysia needs a strong roadmap that will clearly spell out efforts and initiatives to curb doping violations among athletes, and sports bodies at all levels must play a big role, says legal expert Danaindran Rajendran.
Safe Sport Malaysia calls for proactive policymaking to prevent sexual abuse cases in schools
Safe Sport Malaysia president Sarina Sundara Rajah says the Safe Sport Code does not provide adequate protection and remedy mechanisms. Her comments come in the wake of Twentytwo13’s report that a teacher is being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting young shuttlers at a secondary school in Kuala Lumpur.
England, looking for that extra ‘Pep’, may have to keep dreaming of Guardiola
The English FA wants Pep Guardiola to replace Gareth Southgate when the England manager’s contract ends after next year’s European Championships, but why should the Manchester City boss downgrade?
Gentari partners Sarawak Energy to roll out first EV charging station in Sarawak
Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has expanded its electric vehicle charging network into Sarawak in partnership with Sarawak Energy Bhd.
Ex-shuttler Roslin Hashim apologises for defamatory remarks, BAM gen-sec Kenny Goh feels ‘vindicated’
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) general-secretary Datuk Kenny Goh says he is open to constructive criticism, but draws the line at malicious or slanderous accusations, after settling a defamation suit against former world No. 1, Roslin Hashim.
‘Professionalism merely a gimmick, sport integrity in Malaysia still has a long way to go’
It boils down to awareness and effective education, and stakeholders in Malaysia must embrace sport integrity quickly or continue to be rocked by unethical practices that will ultimately hinder the progress of the industry, says Sports Law Association of Malaysia president Sri Sarguna Raj.
NPC wants MCMC to push the envelope, ‘get Meta and Google to finally pay for our journalism’
The National Press Club of Malaysia has thrown its support behind the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for wanting Meta and Google to pay for journalism, while insisting consultation is key in ensuring press freedom in the country.
Higher Education Department instructs varsities to empower students when drawing up concert guidelines
Following the brouhaha of a proposed guide for entertainment activities in universities, the Higher Education Department today instructed higher learning institutions to take into account the voices and needs of their students.
NSC’s carnival aims to drive more women and girls into Malaysia’s sports ecosystem
The National Sports Council (NSC) hopes its three-day Women’s Sports Carnival, which started this morning, will encourage more women and girls to take part as athletes, coaches, and technical officials. Stakeholders, especially from the corporate sector, are encouraged to be part of such events.
Declan Rice is the missing piece in Arsenal’s jigsaw puzzle, says Malaysian fan
Victor Yong believes Declan Rice will help Arsenal clinch its first English Premier League title in 20 years, as the Englishman adds substantial steel to the squad.