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KUALA LUMPUR,MAY 20 -- Four high-profile match officials from Qatar will referee the 2025/2026 Malaysia Cup final involving defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Kuching City FC at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, here, this Saturday. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in a statement today announced that they consist of Mohammed Ahmed Al Shammari as referee, Yousuf Aref Al Shamari and Khaled Aiad Khalaf as assistant referees 1 and 2, and Meshari Ali Alshamari as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) referee. "These four officials are not foreign names on the international football stage. The referee, along with the two assistant referees and the VAR referee, have officiated several major tournaments including the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the Qatar Emir Cup Final, proving their experience and credibility in managing high-intensity matches." "The appointment of the referee from abroad was made after FAM received an official application from the Malaysian Football League (MFL) to select the best referee to officiate the prestigious 99th edition of the match," the statement said. As the Malaysia Cup final is always the highlight of national football, FAM is committed to ensuring that every aspect of the organisation, including refereeing, reaches the best standards in line with the reputation of the oldest and most prestigious tournament in Malaysia. FAM previously appointed an outside referee for the 2019 FA Cup final involving Perak and Kedah at the same venue. They consist of three match officials from Japan, namely Takuto Okabe as the referee, assisted by Akane Yagi and Osamu Nomura as assistant referees 1 and 2. -- BERNAMA

Four Qatari match officials referee the 2025/2026 Malaysia Cup final

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 20 — Four high-profile match officials from Qatar will referee the 2025/2026 Malaysia Cup final involving defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and Kuching City FC at .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 20 -- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the national sepak takraw team after successfully emerging as champions in the quadran event at the Sepak Takraw World Cup following a 2-0 victory over India. Anwar praised the national squad for displaying strong fighting spirit, discipline and determination throughout the final match, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Malaysia on the international stage. According to the Prime Minister, the success reflects the resilience, unity and competitive spirit of Malaysians in continuing to excel and achieve recognition globally. He also described the players as national heroes whose commitment and perseverance have inspired pride among Malaysians. “Congratulations to the national team for bringing glory to the country. The fighting spirit shown by the players is truly commendable and a source of pride for all Malaysians,” Anwar said. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

PM Anwar Ibrahim Congratulates National Sepak Takraw Team On World Cup Triumph

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 20 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the national sepak takraw team after successfully emerging as champions in the quadran event at the Sepak Takraw World .... read more

Ensuring Athletes’ Welfare Key To National Sporting Success – PM Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19– The government will continue to prioritise the welfare of athletes to ensure the country is able to achieve more success at the international level, said Prime .... read more

Pearly-Thinaah Skip Malaysia Masters 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– National number one women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah have withdrawn from the Malaysia Masters 2026 which kicks off tomorrow and continues until May 24 at the .... read more

Malaysia Regu Top Group A, Reach Quarter-finals In World Cup Sepak Takraw

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The national regu squad stormed into the quarter-finals after topping Group A with a comfortable 2-0 win over Singapore in their final group match of the .... read more

Hakim Danish Records Best Finish So Far At Catalan GP

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 2026 — Malaysian Moto3 rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli finished seventh at the Catalan Grand Prix at Catalunya Circuit in Spain, his best finish so far .... read more

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Super League: Imigresen FC, Melaka FC Share The Spoils

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 2026 — Imigresen FC and Melaka FC shared the spoils after playing out a 1-1 draw in their Super League match at the Tuanku Syed Putra .... read more

REMBAU, May 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several special announcements for youths during the National Youth Day (HBN) 2026 celebration at X Park Sendayan tomorrow. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the Prime Minister is scheduled to officiate the three-day programme themed ‘Empowering MADANI Youth’ at 9 am. "Several initiatives would also be launched during the celebration, including the Youth Development Action Plan involving all ministries, which had been discussed at the Cabinet Committee on Youth and Sports Development," he told reporters here, today. He said youths were urged to come in large numbers tomorrow morning as HBN would also be held in stages according to states and districts throughout Malaysia, with a target of 4.3 million participations through various programmes implemented nationwide. According to him, this year’s celebration would feature five main segments, comprising job creation and employment opportunities, leadership, volunteerism and internationalisation, active Malaysia, innovation and digital, as well as culture, arts and music. Earlier, Mohammed Taufiq officiated the closing ceremony and prize presentation for the 38th Institute of Youth and Sports Skills Training (ILKBS) sports championship held at the National Youth Advanced Skills Institute Chembong (IKTBN Chembong) here. In his speech at the event, he said his ministry is committed to ensuring that the talents of more than 12,000 IKTBN students nationwide would continue to be empowered and fully utilised, while strengthening their career marketability after graduation. “They are the future TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) assets of the country. Looking at current developments, job opportunities are no longer focused solely on those who excel academically, but skills-based fields are becoming increasingly important and must also be mastered. "We aim for the talents of these students not only to be focused on the local industry, but also to become sought after internationally. Currently, the graduate employability rate among these students has reached 97 per cent,” he added. -- BERNAMA

PM Anwar To Make Special Announcements For Youth At HBN 2026 Tomorrow

REMBAU, May 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several special announcements for youths during the National Youth Day (HBN) 2026 celebration at X Park .... read more

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Selangor FC Storm Into ACC Final With 4-1 Aggregate Win Over Nam Dinh

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14– Selangor FC advanced to the ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) 2025/26 final after defeating V.League 1 side Nam Dinh FC 2-0 for a 4-1 aggregate victory in .... read more

Zii Jia, Jin Wei Suffer Early Exits At Thailand Open 2026

BANGKOK, May 13– Independent Malaysian singles shuttlers Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei both suffered early exits from the Thailand Open 2026 after losing their respective first-round matches at .... read more

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