80 Malaysia league matches use VAR - Sivasundaram
Datuk S. Sivasundaram said line-up of VAR referees in the second phase is made up of young and potential referees and assistant referees.
Mon Sep 30 2024
FAM remind M-League players to respect match officials
Local and foreign players in the M-League have been reminded not to resort to violence, especially towards match officials.
Thu Apr 22 2021
FAM must take swift, stern action against players who abuse referees
Such uncouth behaviour must be nipped in the bud as referees are getting worried about their safety on the pitch.
Thu Mar 25 2021
M-League referees never ask for praise, but they deserve to be appreciated - Amir Sharifuddin
FIFA referee considers the bad perception of the Malaysian League referees as part and parcel in the world of football.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Referees must have integrity - Tunku Ismail
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim says an investigation should be conducted on 'suspect' referees and the decision would be taken this week.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Boxing KOs all Rio Games officials after controversies
All 36 referees and judges used at the Rio Olympic boxing have been removed for the time being.
Thu Oct 06 2016
An independent organisation should supervise referees - TMJ
TMJ calls to place Malaysian League referees under the helms of an independent organisation to prevent unwanted conflicts.
Thu Jun 25 2015
Dempsey suspended for tearing up referees notebook
Clint Dempsey has been sanctioned for tearing up a referee's notebook but will be reinstated in time for the Gold Cup.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Two women cops make nation proud by flying Malaysian flag at Women's FIFA World Cup
Malaysia may not have qualified for the men's or women's World Cup but two Malaysian women referees created history by making it to the World Cup.
Fri May 15 2015
FAM mulls over using foreign referees for coming season
FAM is prepared to study a proposal to use the services of foreign referees to boost the quality of national football.
Mon Oct 27 2014
Football: Moyes rues decisions as United lose again
Manchester United manager David Moyes claimed that his side were being unfairly treated by referees after they slumped to defeat at Sunderland.
Wed Jan 08 2014
Sex-for-fixing Lebanese refs refuse to testify
Assistant referees Ali Eid, 33, and Abdallah Taleb, 37, were deported in June after serving three-month prison sentences for accepting the services of a prostitute as a bribe.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Three Lebanese referees pleaded guilty to accepting free sex to rig a match
Three Lebanese football referees pleaded guilty Monday to accepting free sex from a gambling-linked global syndicate in return for agreeing to rig a match.
Mon Jun 10 2013
Singaporean charged over sex offer in match-fixing probe
A Singaporean businessman has been charged with corruption for offering free sex to three Lebanese football referees to induce them to fix a match in the city-state.
Sun Apr 07 2013
FAM wants referees to follow procedures when questioned by MACC
FAM Referees Committee Chairman Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz said referees must take down the name and telephone number of MACC officers and accompanied by a witness.
Thu Jan 24 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024