‘Strategic, whole-of-government approach needed to boost sports industry, Visit Malaysia Year’
Sports consultant Nur Jasni Mohamed suggests sponsors should rethink sponsorship strategies to attract non-sporting crowds, adding that Malaysia should have activities, pre- and post- competitions, to boost tourism and tap into the ‘FOMO’ crowd.
Paving the way for future flag football Olympians
Elli Famira Azisman is delighted that flag football is now an Olympic sport and hopes her generation of players will inspire Malaysians to become Olympians in this fast-paced, non-contact version of American football.
Love national language, but leave Palestine-Israel conflict out of schools
It is only right to use our national language when corresponding with government agencies, but we should not involve our schoolchildren in the Middle East conflict, writes Graig Nunis.
Teqball eyes 2032 Brisbane Olympics, but plans to conquer Malaysia first
The Malaysia Teqball Association will hold its inaugural league in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, this weekend. It will double up as a selection for the upcoming Teqball World Championships in Bangkok, and the world body hopes it will be a part of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Posers over Tengku Zafrul’s gig as new BAM president
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s potential gig as BA of Malaysia president has set tongues wagging, with some state affiliates wondering if it is in line with the national body’s constitution, and if ministers are allowed to hold positions in sports associations.
MMA exponent Colleen Augustin ready for flag football challenge
Mixed Martial Arts exponent Colleen Augustin will compete in next week’s International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Asia-Oceania Flag Football Continental Championships in Shah Alam, Selangor, where the winners will earn their place in next year’s World Championships.
Losing friends over Palestine-Israel war
Emotions rise, and friendships lost over the atrocities in Gaza and Israel, writes Graig Nunis.
Lucas Leiva on replacing Steven Gerrard, playing with Luis Suarez, and future plans
Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, who retired earlier this year after doctors found a scar on his heart, was in Malaysia in his new role as club ambassador. During a meet-and-greet session with KL Kopites, the Brazilian gave an insight into his time in England and what he intends to do next.
Malaysian Cricket Association confident of qualifying for 2028 Olympics
Cricket can be Malaysia’s third team sport to qualify for the Olympics, says Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) president, Mohammed Iqbal Ali Kassim Ali.
Pas has more to lose if it joins Anwar’s unity government
Pas has the most seats in the Malaysian Parliament but will find itself in the back seat if it were to join Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition government, says political analyst Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk.