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Newly appointed NSI chief acknowledges need for dedicated psychologist for BAM

Dr Vellapandian Ponnusamy believes high-performance sports like badminton require dedicated sports psychologists but admits a lack of manpower poses a challenge

P. Vellapandian takes over as new NSI chief

The former IYRES CEO replaces Ahmad Faedzal Md Ramli whose tenure ended yesterday

Funding shortfall holding back Malaysia’s elite athletes

NSI board member Subramaniam urges govt to engage GLCs as National Sports Institute lacks resources to meet demands for full-time support staff

NSI opens inquiry into Jerry Gan on betting scandal following BWF suspension

While Jerry is still a staff member, he has not been working with the national badminton team since Jan 2024, says NSI CEO

Better mental health support ahead of LA 2028 on Sports Ministry’s priority list

Hannah Yeoh highlights NSI short on sports psychologists with only seven in service while ideally there should be two for every athlete, so will work with unis to expand services

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From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

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No forced eviction of Pasir Panjang Ulu farmers, process was legal: Perak MB

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the process was carried out legally, adding that MB Inc held a series of direct negotiations with the farm operators since 2021, in addition to offering ex-gratia at a reasonable rate. 

Here’s the Scoop: seeking forgiveness for taking God’s name in vain

IRRESPECTIVE of your faith, religion teaches us to see God in everything. Be it the first light of day or the shadow of the moon, the wind in the trees, or the chirping of the birds, in the laughter of children as well as the suffering of the less fortunate.