![Harimau Malaya climb three rungs in FIFA rankings, Thailand in Top 100 Harimau Malaya climb three rungs in FIFA rankings, Thailand in Top 100](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718882833_HarimauMalaya.jpg)
Harimau Malaya climb three rungs in FIFA rankings, Thailand in Top 100
Harimau Malaya climbed three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, now placed 135th in the world.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101 Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708061657_TBTHAIFA.jpg)
Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101
In Southeast Asia, Thailand maintains the highest FIFA ranking, leading ahead of Vietnam, M'sia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Fri Feb 16 2024
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Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings
World champions Argentina firmly held onto their world No 1 position at the end of 2023, as FIFA announced the year-ending men's world rankings on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Harimau Malaya jump seven rungs in FIFA rankings to to 138th spot Harimau Malaya jump seven rungs in FIFA rankings to to 138th spot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680783867_KimPanGon.jpg)
Harimau Malaya jump seven rungs in FIFA rankings to to 138th spot
The last time Malaysia reached the same position on the ranking list was in 2011.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop one place to 158th FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop one place to 158th](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490898275_FIFA.jpg)
FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop one place to 158th
According to the FIFA's official website www.fifa.com, the Harimau Malaya squad's fall was due to a three-rung climb by Mauritius to 157th place.
Thu May 04 2017
![Malaysia remain in 161st position on FIFA ranking list for January Malaysia remain in 161st position on FIFA ranking list for January](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71447804660_BOLA.jpg)
Malaysia remain in 161st position on FIFA ranking list for January
The current ranking has placed Malaysia on par with developing countries like Aruba Islands (160), Macedonia (162) and Maldova (165).
Thu Jan 12 2017
![Malaysia drop five spots in December FIFA ranking Malaysia drop five spots in December FIFA ranking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443676994_FIFAheadquarters.jpg)
Malaysia drop five spots in December FIFA ranking
Malaysia's football fortunes suffered another blow when the December FIFA ranking list saw the country's position drop by another five spots.
Thu Dec 22 2016
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Germany climb, Belgium slip in FIFA rankings
Germany have moved up to second behind Argentina as Belgium dropped out of the top three in the latest FIFA world rankings released today.
Thu Oct 20 2016
![FIFA rankings: Malaysia maintains 167th spot FIFA rankings: Malaysia maintains 167th spot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443676994_FIFAheadquarters.jpg)
FIFA rankings: Malaysia maintains 167th spot
The lack of competitions or class A international friendly matches saw Malaysia remain in 167th position for the second consecutive month.
Thu Aug 11 2016
![Rugby-mad Fiji holds Malaysia to 1-1 draw Rugby-mad Fiji holds Malaysia to 1-1 draw](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443960458_OngKimSwee.jpg)
Rugby-mad Fiji holds Malaysia to 1-1 draw
The results do not auger well for the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) hopes of improving the country's status in the FIFA ranking.
Sun Jun 26 2016
![FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop to 171st place in October FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop to 171st place in October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443676994_FIFAheadquarters.jpg)
FIFA ranking: Malaysia drop to 171st place in October
The absence of class A international friendly matches for the Harimau Malaya lately saw Malaysia dropping two rungs in the latest FIFA ranking.
Thu Oct 01 2015
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Italy embracing Spain challenge in World Cup qualifying
Italy coach Antonio Conte hopes playing Spain in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup will help his team improve and rise up the FIFA rankings.
Sun Jul 26 2015
![FIFA ranking: Malaysia in 154th position FIFA ranking: Malaysia in 154th position](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/51356015825_295x200.jpg)
FIFA ranking: Malaysia in 154th position
At the Asian level, Malaysia however, went up one position to be 28th of 46 nations.
Fri Sep 19 2014
![Malaysia drop four spots in August FIFA rankings Malaysia drop four spots in August FIFA rankings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/51356015825_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia drop four spots in August FIFA rankings
Among the factors attributing to the ranking slump is the 1-4 defeat of Harimau Malaya (national squad) to Tajikistan last Friday.
Thu Aug 14 2014
![Malaysia in 161st spot, up two places from last month Malaysia in 161st spot, up two places from last month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/41364917212_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia in 161st spot, up two places from last month
Based on the latest FIFA ranking released, the national squad under coach Datuk K. Rajagobal moved up two spots to 161 from the 163rd spot it occupied last month.
Fri May 10 2013
![[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future [COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61728017074_pusatdata.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025