Seven players banned, a “staff mistake” blamed, and FIFA sanctions - what really happened?

The Sport Check Podcast team breaks down the blunder shaking Malaysian football inside the FIFA ban that left seven players sidelined and FAM under fire, and what it means for Harimau Malaya’s upcoming matches.

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Safe Sport Malaysia started with a mission—to create safe, respectful environments for athletes at all levels. But what’s next for truly safe sports in Malaysia? Founding members Sarina Sundara Rajah, Freda Liu, and Datuk Yasmin Yusuff share the challenges of keeping the movement afloat, how attitudes have (and haven’t) shifted, and what support systems are still desperately needed.

Are outdated contract models holding our athletes back? Deputy President II of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and President of the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA) Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos sheds light on the complex world of player agreements, and why failing to invest at the grassroots could cost Malaysia its badminton legacy.

Serving her role as Head of the National Sports Council’s (NSC) MACE (Malaysian Athletes Career and Education) secretariat, former national bowler Datuk Shalin Zulkifli joins us to break down Malaysia’s bold new Safe Sport Code. From mandatory training to a national coach registry to misconduct reporting mechanisms, we explore how these reforms are creating a safer, more transparent environment for athletes at every level.

In recent weeks, Malaysian badminton has been engulfed in controversy and speculation, including the splitting up of top mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, as well as the potential departure of Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah from BAM. Sport Check spoke with former internationals Datuk James Selvaraj and Chong Wei Feng to hear their thoughts and perspectives on the unfolding situation.

National under-23 footballer Annil Vigneswaran discusses his challenges playing abroad, the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) lack of scouting for local talents playing overseas, his career ambitions, and the behind-the-scenes stories for his unexpected omission from this year's U-23 Asian Cup squad.

He also discusses his personal goals of getting back on track, winning the attention of national under-23 head coach Nafuzi Zain, and making the transition to the senior team under incoming head coach Peter Cklamovski.

Christopher Raj, Chairman of the Communications and Media Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), shares with Sport Check the challenges he faced during his tenure as the national under-17 manager, including behind-the-scenes stories about his team's preparations for the U-17 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

He also discusses the challenges faced by the senior national team and addresses the longstanding salary issues that have been plaguing the Malaysian Football League in this tell-all conversation.

For 50 years, the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) has been a model of strong governance under the late Datuk Dr P. S. Nathan. However, recent budget cuts and a lack of support now threaten its success and future. Fabian Peter speaks to MTBC Secretary General Maradona Chok and national bowler Sin Li Jane to explore these pressing challenges.

Bermula dari latar belakang yang sederhana sehingga berjaya di pentas dunia, Aniq Kasdan, 22 tahun, sudah pun mencipta nama dalam dunia angkat berat.

Baru-baru ini, atlet kelahiran Johor ini berkongsi dengan Sport Check mengenai pencapaian dan cita-cita, termasuk impiannya untuk berdiri di atas podium pada temasya Sukan Olimpik Los Angeles 2028.

Dato' Sri Megat D. Shahriman Zaharudin, President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, reflects on the national contingent's stellar performance at the Paris Paralympics. He also addresses the challenges that prevented the team from reaching the four-gold medal target, highlighting concerns over the National Sports Council’s involvement, which he believes impacted the athletes' preparations. Additionally, Megat discusses the struggles faced by para swimmer Zy Lee Kher leading up to the Games, offering further insight into the hurdles the team overcame among others in this tell-all conversation.