Former Thomas Cup winner Datuk James Selvaraj speaks to K. M. Boopathy on the Timesport: On The Beat podcast about the performances of the Malaysian pairs, led by women’s doubles world No. 2 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, at last month’s World Tour Finals, and what is expected of them at the Malaysia Open.

On Timesport: On the Beat, host Faizal Salim sits down with sports science specialist Dr Ahmad Fadzlee Ahmad Idriss to take a hard look at Malaysia’s SEA Games campaign in Thailand. Forget the 231-medal headline.

This is about uncomfortable questions - safe targets, athlete pressure, and the steady drain of local coaching talent.

Progress, or just another familiar cycle?

Malaysia’s countdown to the 2025 SEA Games comes with a harsh reality check as sports critic Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli warned that the nation could no longer afford another slip-up.

After finishing seventh in the 2023 Phnom Penh edition, he insisted Malaysia must target at least fourth place in Thailand — or risk further embarrassment ahead of hosting duties in 2027.

In this episode of Timesport: On the Beat, Pekan pulled no punches, calling out “colourless medal” goals, inconsistent athlete selection, and complacency.

Ex-national shuttler Vivian Hoo shares her take on what Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah’s World Championship silver means for Malaysian women’s badminton, and why it could spark a new golden era.

The two-time Commonwealth Games champion also talks about the pair’s fight to challenge China’s dominance, the hunger driving Malaysia’s next wave, and how her VH Academy is grooming future champions.

Former footballer and coach Lim Chan Yew joins Timesport: On the Beat to unpack Harimau Malaya’s 3-0 and 5-1 wins over Laos and what they really mean for Malaysian football.

In this candid chat, Chan Yew explains why results don’t tell the full story, how the seven-player suspension exposed Malaysia’s lack of depth, and why the nation’s rise depends on developing players with both “size and brains"

Spartan Race ambassador Jayden Tian shares why Malaysians shouldn’t wait until they feel ready to join the obstacle race. He talks about the sport’s growth in Malaysia, the unique mix of endurance and strength it demands, and inspiring stories such as a contestant who completed the race with his 60-year-old mother.

The Peter Cklamovski era with Harimau Malaya began under scrutiny over a perceived reliance on foreign-based heritage players, but recent victories over Singapore and Palestine have eased those doubts.

In this episode of Timesports: On the Beat, Datuk Richard Scully discusses how Cklamovski’s faith in local talent is reshaping the national team and building a winning culture.

Datuk Razif Sidek says Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei’s world title is more than just gold — it marks a turning point for Malaysian badminton.

Datuk Razif Sidek is backing world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to capture the men’s doubles crown at the World Championships in Paris from Aug 25-31.

The badminton legend shares his predictions and Malaysia’s prospects in an exclusive interview with Timesport: On the Beat.

Renowned sports analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli sat down with Timesport's Fadhli Ishak to discuss the recent World University Games and World Aquatics Championships as well as what to expect at the upcoming Thailand Sea Games following Malaysia's disastrous outing at the 2023 Phnom Penh Sea Games.