In collaboration with Malaysian news portal Scoop, Sport Check is dedicated to discussing and highlighting the ins and outs of the Malaysian sports industry. From athletes to officials, support service staff to sports critics, trust the Scoop sports team to source the best topics and subject matter experts, promising to keep viewers engaged and up to date with the latest happenings in the sporting world.
2026 Asian Games Recap, F1 Returning to Sepang & Harimau Malaya's FIFA ASEAN Cup Run
In this episode of Sport Check, we discuss on F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang and whether the country should commit to host Formula 1 at the Sepang Circuit again, analysing Malaysia athletes performance during Asian Games and reviewing the Harimau Malaya’s progress in the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Kieran Raj
(Journalist, Scoop.my (http://Scoop.my))
Sandru Narayanan
(Journalist, Scoop.my (http://Scoop.my))
T.Vignesh
(Executive Editor, Scoop.my)
1 Jul 2026
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.
28 Jun 2026
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.
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