Malaysia

The Sepang International Circuit has signed a deal to remain on the MotoGP calendar for a further three years ahead of this weekend’s race.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has named Kuala Lumpur as host of the 2013 IPC Asian Open’s powerlifting championships, following Gwangju pulling out of holding the event.

In 2012, the number of tourists visiting Malaysia rose to more than 25 million, a year-on-year increase of four per cent.

Bringing major international sport to the region has played a central role in the country's tourism strategy, and the hosting of events such as Formula One and MotoGP grands prix and ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and WTA (Women's Tennis Association) tournaments has made Malaysia an important destination for rights-holders looking to establish a presence on the Asian continent.

In an exclusive interview with SportBusiness Group editorial director Kevin Roberts at the 2013 SportAccord International Convention in St. Petersburg, Tony Nagamaiah, general manager of Malaysia Major Events, explains the country's ambitions to become the premier destination for international sports events in Asia.

Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan is exploring an IPO for newly-promoted English Premier League football team Cardiff City, according to Reuters.

Billionaire Peter Lim has unveiled plans for a huge motorsports-themed development in the Malaysian state of Johor, an area that borders Singapore.

Australia and Malaysia have been revealed as the major changes to the calendar make-up of the 2014-17 tournament cycle for the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) World Superseries.

MotoGP announced Maybank, Malaysia's largest financial services group, as its commercial banking partner for this year’s Malaysian grand prix.

The Penang Bridge International Marathon in Malaysia has recruited a title sponsor for the first time in its 27-year history, with Allianz Malaysia signing up to support the running event.

International and local business of sport figures set to attend launch event of industry year.

The Malaysian Ministry of Youth has announced its first ever Sports Industry Year, running from July 2011 until the opening of the London 2012 Olympics.

Malaysian pay-TV network Astro has struck a three-year broadcast extension with DFL Sports Enterprises, the commercial arm of the German Football League.

The group stages of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup will be co-hosted by Malaysia and Thailand.

French car company Renault has sold its remaining shares in the Renault Formula One team, which will race as Lotus Renault GP next year under a long-term partnership with the Malaysian-owned sportscar company.

Malaysian carmaker Proton, owner of Lotus road cars, has vowed to prevent Malaysia mogul Tony Fernandes from using the historic Team Lotus name in the 2011 Formula One season.

The Malaysian Formula One grand prix has secured Petronas, the national oil and gas corporation, as its title sponsor for a further five years until 2015.

England’s Football Association has agreed a licensing agreement with Telekom Malaysia (TM)that gives the telecoms provider exclusive use in Malaysia’s telecoms sector of the England crest and player image rights.