Malaysian sport has been allocated RM757 million in Budget 2027, with a home SEA Games and the road to LA 2028 both firmly in sight. Veteran journalist and Stadium Astro producer Rizal Hashim joins us to unpack where the money is going, including SEA Games preparations, the Road to Gold programme and the sports matching grant. He also looks at what the budget overlooked, such as the welfare of retired athletes.

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Malaysian sport has been allocated RM757 million in Budget 2027, with a home SEA Games and the road to LA 2028 both firmly in sight. Veteran journalist and Stadium Astro producer Rizal Hashim joins us to unpack where the money is going, including SEA Games preparations, the Road to Gold programme and the sports matching grant. He also looks at what the budget overlooked, such as the welfare of retired athletes. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Amanmana / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Budget 2027: Funding the SEA Games and Beyond

Fitness racing is booming, but can a newcomer carve out space beside giants like HYROX? Callum Meehan, founder of Crucible Fitness Games and a HYROX Asia-Pacific record holder, joins us to explain why he built his own format. He breaks down its four zones, Fire, Force, Flow and Forge, and how it aims to welcome gym-goers of every background. He also weighs in on whether fitness racing is a fad, the role of community, pushing limits safely, and expansion plans across Southeast Asia.

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Fitness racing is booming, but can a newcomer carve out space beside giants like HYROX? Callum Meehan, founder of Crucible Fitness Games and a HYROX Asia-Pacific record holder, joins us to explain why he built his own format. He breaks down its four zones, Fire, Force, Flow and Forge, and how it aims to welcome gym-goers of every background. He also weighs in on whether fitness racing is a fad, the role of community, pushing limits safely, and expansion plans across Southeast Asia.Image Credit: Crucible Fitness Games

Crucible Fitness Games: A New Take on Fitness Racing

Formula 1 returns to Sepang this weekend for the first time in nine years, stepping in to host the Bahrain Grand Prix amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Jazeman Jaafar, racing driver, Motorsport Association of Malaysia treasurer and FIA driver advisor, joins us to pull back the curtain on the frantic scramble behind the scenes, from retrained marshals and upgraded facilities to surging ticket demand, and even who he thinks will take the chequered flag this weekend.

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Formula 1 returns to Sepang this weekend for the first time in nine years, stepping in to host the Bahrain Grand Prix amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Jazeman Jaafar, racing driver, Motorsport Association of Malaysia treasurer and FIA driver advisor, joins us to pull back the curtain on the frantic scramble behind the scenes, from retrained marshals and upgraded facilities to surging ticket demand, and even who he thinks will take the chequered flag this weekend.Image Credit: EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

Bahrain GP in Sepang: Behind the Scenes of F1's Return

A brand new regional tournament gets underway this year, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, which splits the region's national teams across two divisions, with Harimau Malaya drawn against Bangladesh, Indonesia and Singapore in the group stage. Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe has named a squad refreshed by naturalised stars Bergson da Silva and Manuel Hidalgo alongside new heritage defender Brad Tapp, so how far can this new-look side go? Football data scientist Lee Chun Hang of Poland's Widzew Łódź, joins us to unpack the tournament's format and break down Malaysia's squad position by position.

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A brand new regional tournament gets underway this year, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, which splits the region's national teams across two divisions, with Harimau Malaya drawn against Bangladesh, Indonesia and Singapore in the group stage. Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe has named a squad refreshed by naturalised stars Bergson da Silva and Manuel Hidalgo alongside new heritage defender Brad Tapp, so how far can this new-look side go? Football data scientist Lee Chun Hang of Poland's Widzew Łódź, joins us to unpack the tournament's format and break down Malaysia's squad position by position. Image Credit: Kriyatur / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Can Harimau Malaya Win the FIFA ASEAN Cup?

After a long wait, the latest edition of the Asian Games is finally upon us, with Aichi-Nagoya welcoming athletes from across the continent to compete in the 20th edition of the Games. Malaysia will be sending 352 athletes, with a medal target of six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze — an ambitious but achievable target for our current squad. Ajitpal Singh, sports editor at the New Straits Times, joins us to break it all down, from the sports we're counting on for medals to the athletes we should keep an eye on. We also discuss some of the stories surrounding the Games as athletes begin to arrive.

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After a long wait, the latest edition of the Asian Games is finally upon us, with Aichi-Nagoya welcoming athletes from across the continent to compete in the 20th edition of the Games. Malaysia will be sending 352 athletes, with a medal target of six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze — an ambitious but achievable target for our current squad. Ajitpal Singh, sports editor at the New Straits Times, joins us to break it all down, from the sports we're counting on for medals to the athletes we should keep an eye on. We also discuss some of the stories surrounding the Games as athletes begin to arrive. Image Credit: EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Can Malaysia Deliver? Asian Games 2026 Preview

Reza Afiq, Muay Thai coach and owner of Phet Muay Thai, returns to the show to break down what his training looks like as a Muay Thai athlete — from his sessions in the gym to his diet, as well as how he prepares for a fight — and shares what it takes for those looking to take up the sport.

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Reza Afiq, Muay Thai coach and owner of Phet Muay Thai, returns to the show to break down what his training looks like as a Muay Thai athlete — from his sessions in the gym to his diet, as well as how he prepares for a fight — and shares what it takes for those looking to take up the sport. Image Credit: RDNE Stock project / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Pexels.com">Pexels.com</a>

How Athletes Train: Inside the Muay Thai Gym

Reza Afiq's journey in the world of Muay Thai started when he was bullied in school. Looking to equip himself with some self-defence skills, he enrolled in a mixed martial arts class before eventually transitioning to Muay Thai. He channelled that negative experience into something more positive, fully immersing himself in the sport — training in Phuket, competing in multiple fights, and eventually becoming a coach before opening his own gym, Phet Muay Thai. He joins us to talk about his Muay Thai journey and why he believes the sport is for everyone, despite how intimidating it can seem.

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Reza Afiq's journey in the world of Muay Thai started when he was bullied in school. Looking to equip himself with some self-defence skills, he enrolled in a mixed martial arts class before eventually transitioning to Muay Thai. He channelled that negative experience into something more positive, fully immersing himself in the sport — training in Phuket, competing in multiple fights, and eventually becoming a coach before opening his own gym, Phet Muay Thai. He joins us to talk about his Muay Thai journey and why he believes the sport is for everyone, despite how intimidating it can seem. Image Credit: Reza Afiq

From Bullied to Fighter: Finding Purpose in Muay Thai

Sarjit Singh, former player and head coach of the men's national hockey team, passed away recently, months after guiding the Speedy Tigers to the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup. Sports journalist Sandru Narayanan, from Scoop.my, joins us to pay tribute to Sarjit's legacy and contributions to Malaysian hockey, before turning our attention to the Speedy Tigers' performances at the World Cup.

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Sarjit Singh, former player and head coach of the men's national hockey team, passed away recently, months after guiding the Speedy Tigers to the 2026 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup. Sports journalist Sandru Narayanan, from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Scoop.my">Scoop.my</a>, joins us to pay tribute to Sarjit's legacy and contributions to Malaysian hockey, before turning our attention to the Speedy Tigers' performances at the World Cup. Image Credit: Malaysian Hockey Confederation

How Did the Speedy Tigers Do at the World Cup?

We preview the Malaysia Super League 2026/27 as teams vie to close the gap on the defending champions, Johor Darul Takzim. Who will come closest this season? Will Kuching City FC take the next step? Is Negeri Sembilan a dark horse? Which players will catch our eye? Joining us for the preview is Adam Sariman, a freelance football scout and recruitment analyst.

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We preview the Malaysia Super League 2026/27 as teams vie to close the gap on the defending champions, Johor Darul Takzim. Who will come closest this season? Will Kuching City FC take the next step? Is Negeri Sembilan a dark horse? Which players will catch our eye? Joining us for the preview is Adam Sariman, a freelance football scout and recruitment analyst. Image Credit: Shahjehan / <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

New Season, Same Question: Can Anyone Catch JDT?

Emman "The Golden Boy" Azman, Chief Operating Officer of Malaysia Pro Wrestling, joins us ahead of their next event, the Causeway Jam 2026, to talk about how he got into professional wrestling, embracing his physical size, his stint in Australia and what he took away from his time there, as well as the ongoing mission to grow the wrestling scene in Malaysia and the region.

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Emman "The Golden Boy" Azman, Chief Operating Officer of Malaysia Pro Wrestling, joins us ahead of their next event, the Causeway Jam 2026, to talk about how he got into professional wrestling, embracing his physical size, his stint in Australia and what he took away from his time there, as well as the ongoing mission to grow the wrestling scene in Malaysia and the region. Image Credit: Miles Karu, Malaysia Pro Wrestling

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