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Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has assured that worsening haze conditions will not disrupt national athletes' preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with contingency plans including increased indoor training.
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari has demanded a thorough probe into the death of an 11-year-old girl who allegedly collapsed during a school sporting event, with preliminary reports suggesting an underlying heart condition.
Malaysia has surpassed its five-gold-medal target at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing seven gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari credited the achievement to collaboration across the sports sector.
Malaysia's Ministry of Youth and Sports is evaluating whether the Sepang International Circuit can host a Formula 1 race in October, potentially replacing the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix as the calendar faces regional instability.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to support national Muay Thai athlete Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib as he contests for the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship this Friday against Thai champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has voiced Malaysia's ambition to host the FIFA World Cup and see the national team qualify as Southeast Asia's representative, as the Harimau Malaya climbs the global rankings.