Ex-national shuttler Vivian Hoo shares her take on what Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah’s World Championship silver means for Malaysian women’s badminton, and why it could spark a new golden era. The two-time Commonwealth Games champion also talks about the pair’s fight to challenge China’s dominance, the hunger driving Malaysia’s next wave, and how her VH Academy is grooming future champions.

Former footballer and coach Lim Chan Yew joins Timesport: On the Beat to unpack Harimau Malaya’s 3-0 and 5-1 wins over Laos and what they really mean for Malaysian football. In this candid chat, Chan Yew explains why results don’t tell the full story, how the seven-player suspension exposed Malaysia’s lack of depth, and why the nation’s rise depends on developing players with both “size and brains"

Spartan Race ambassador Jayden Tian shares why Malaysians shouldn’t wait until they feel ready to join the obstacle race. He talks about the sport’s growth in Malaysia, the unique mix of endurance and strength it demands, and inspiring stories such as a contestant who completed the race with his 60-year-old mother.

The Peter Cklamovski era with Harimau Malaya began under scrutiny over a perceived reliance on foreign-based heritage players, but recent victories over Singapore and Palestine have eased those doubts. In this episode of Timesports: On the Beat, Datuk Richard Scully discusses how Cklamovski’s faith in local talent is reshaping the national team and building a winning culture.

Datuk Razif Sidek says Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei’s world title is more than just gold — it marks a turning point for Malaysian badminton. He believes their win could inspire more players to pursue mixed doubles and drive Malaysia’s push for Olympic gold in 2028.

Datuk Razif Sidek is backing world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to capture the men’s doubles crown at the World Championships in Paris from Aug 25-31. The badminton legend shares his predictions and Malaysia’s prospects in an exclusive interview with Timesport: On the Beat.

Renowned sports analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli sat down with Timesport's Fadhli Ishak to discuss the recent World University Games and World Aquatics Championships as well as what to expect at the upcoming Thailand Sea Games following Malaysia's disastrous outing at the 2023 Phnom Penh Sea Games.

In this episode of Timesport: On the Beat, KL City’s Giancarlo Gallifuoco shares his thoughts on the 2025-2026 Super League season, calling it one of the most competitive yet, with stronger squads and a longer schedule set to test every team’s depth. The former Australia Under-23 international also reflects on KL City’s rebuilding phase, their new identity under a fresh coaching setup, and his hopes for greater consistency and rhythm. Drawing from his success with the club, including the 2021 Malaysia Cup win, Gallifuoco highlights the importance of teamwork over star power and discusses the values that continue to drive him and his teammates forward.

National tennis players Koay Hao Sheng and Darrshan Kumar sat down with Timesport's Fadhli Ishak to discuss their recent success in the Davis Cup, collegiate tennis in the United States as well as their future plans

In this episode of Timesport: On The Beat, Faizal Salim sits down with sports psychologist Philip Lew to explore the often-overlooked mental side of Malaysian sport. From the pressure of social media to the importance of early intervention at school level, Philip shares insights on how athletes — and those around them — can build resilience, self-belief and learn to bounce back from defeat.

Former world No. 1 Datuk Rashid Sidek reflects on his rise from childhood to Thomas Cup glory, and the influence of his late father and coach, Datuk Haji Sidek Abdullah Kamar, in Timesport: On the Beat.

This episode highlights Soh Wai Ching’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to world tower running champion. MTRA president Ravinder Singh shares how his rise has lifted Malaysia to fifth in the world rankings.

In this episode, Manchester United fans S. Jeevanesan and T. Yogaraj from the Kuala Lumpur Mancunian Red Devils Supporters’ Club share their views on Ruben Amorim’s impact since taking charge, the Europa League defeat by Tottenham, and what United’s visit to Malaysia means for local supporters.

Datuk James Selvaraj joins Timesport: On the Beat to discuss new BAM boss Tengku Zafrul’s role in shaping the future of Malaysian badminton. The former national shuttler shares thoughts on Olympic hopes, talent development, and why engaging with players is key to success.

In an exclusive interview with Timesport On The Beat, Harimau Malaya coach Peter Cklamovski talks about football’s raw emotions, the influence of 1980s legend Darko Pancev, and VAR ruining the magic of the game. The Australian also plans to have a TV reality show called Building the Tiger, starring himself and Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.

In this Timesport on the Beat episode, MFL acting CEO Shazli Shaik Mohd shares what fans can expect at the Malaysia Cup final - from entertainment and pre-match festivities to ticketing, transport and security - as JDT face Sri Pahang in Bukit Jalil on April 26.

Former national player Kuldip Singh Durbara Singh shares his thoughts on how pickleball and tennis can co-exist among other topics.

Will the U23 MFL Cup be scrapped next season? Can the M-League finally put an end to its salary woes? And should the Super League be cut to just eight teams? Former FAM exco Christopher Raj shares his take on the biggest issues facing Malaysian football.

With a new set of office bearers set to lead the FA of Malaysia (FAM) soon, Universiti Malaya Adjunct Professor and former FAM head of marketing, Sayf Ismail, sat down with Timesport to talk about FAM's past shortcomings and what they need to do to put Malaysian football back on track. With RM30 million of public funds being allocated to the national team set-up recently, Sayf also urged fans to be more vocal and question FAM when required, as it is their right to do so.

Trail running, though not new here, is now rapidly gaining popularity in Malaysia. The trail running community in Malaysia currently the fifth largest in Asia and is 23rd worldwide. Timesport sat down with runner-turned-race organiser Ewegene Tan and elite athlete Carly Balmforth to better understand the sport and preview the upcoming Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB, a world class trail running event set to be held in Taiping on Nov 15-17.