Sport Check

Can Malaysian Football Replicate the World Cup Business Model?

In this episode of Sport Check, Datuk Stuart Ramalingam, former FAM Secretary-General, former MFL CEO, and founder of SportsIntel, to unpack the massive commercial machine behind the FIFA World Cup. They dive deep into how the World Cup evolved from a simple football tournament into a global cultural phenomenon and a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Datuk Stuart shares his expert insights into primary revenue streams like broadcasting and hospitality, discusses what domestic leagues can realistically learn from FIFA, and outlines how international tax exemption policies drive corporate sports sponsorship. The conversation also touches on the future of sports consumption, the impact of technology like connected jerseys and biometric data on broadcasts, and a macro look at the collective responsibility needed to elevate Malaysian sports on the global stage.

Fixing PSM: Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin on Governance, SEA Games Prep & Taylor Swift Controversies

Newly appointed Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) chairman Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin joins Sport Check to discuss his transition from medicine to managing the country’s largest sporting complexes. Taking office just as internal governance challenges made headlines, Dr. Helmy shares his immediate plans to restore public trust and strengthen internal transparency. Tune in to hear his long-term lifestyle vision to turn Bukit Jalil into a vibrant, community-centered destination and what he hopes his ultimate legacy will be as the man with "the right prescription" for Malaysian stadiums.

AFC Secretary General Speaks Out: The Truth Behind FAM’s Audit & Reforms

In this episode of Sport Check, we sit down with the Secretary General of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Datuk Seri Windsor, to dissect the significant governance weaknesses uncovered in the recent audit of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).Following a three month audit requested by FAM itself, the findings highlight critical administrative issues, including a long-standing failure to present annual budgets at the congress and the impact of the high profile heritage player scandal. Dr. Windsor explains why AFC and FIFA stepped in, what these reforms mean for the upcoming FAM elections, and why Malaysia once a standard-bearer for Asian football must now "reset" to survive in the modern era.#sportcheck #afc #fam #fifa #malaysianfootball

The Mind of a Champion: Shahmalarani Chandran’s Karate Journey

What does it truly take to become one of the best in the world? In this episode of Sport Check, we sit down with Shahmalarani Chandran, Malaysia’s elite karate kumite fighter in the 50kg category. With a career spanning over 15 years, Shahmalarani has transitioned from a multi-sport enthusiast to a multiple SEA Games medalist and a historic World Karate Championship silver medalist.

The Future of Fencing in Malaysia with Tengku Datuk Mu'adzam Sadruddin

Join host Sandru Narayanan in this episode of Sport Check as he sits down with the President of the Negeri Sembilan Fencing Association (NSFA) Tengku Datuk’Mu'adzam Sadruddin to discuss the growth of this unique sport. Often referred to as "Physical Chess," fencing is a sport that combines mental sharpness with extreme physical discipline. In this deep dive, we explore how the association was revived in 2018 and its ambitious goals for the future.