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RTM has now announced that they have strengthened its digital security infrastructure to protect broadcasting rights and investments in the country's creative industry. This announcement came after the viral incident of foreigners or non-Malaysians using the RTMKlik link to watch the World Cup for free.

Opera has announced a new update for its Android browser, adding a dedicated football hub for fans who want to keep track of matches in one place. The update was revealed on 9 June 2026 and is available at no extra cost to Opera users.

Unifi TV has officially announced that the World Cup 2026 season pass will be priced at RM50 for subscribers and RM60 for non-subscribers. Previously, RTM and Unifi TV took over from Astro as the official broadcasters for the World Cup 2026 in Malaysia and you can also catch it via the MyGov app.

In another breaking news, Radio Televisyen Malaysia will officially stop broadcasting its channels on Astro Malaysia Holdings beginning 1 July 2026, marking the end of a partnership that has lasted for almost three decades. The move will affect RTM channels, including TV1 HD, TV2 HD, and Okey on Astro’s satellite and OTT platforms.

Next month, the world's most popular sports tournament will return, but Malaysians had to wait a very long time to see which local platform would be the official broadcaster. The air is cleared now, as Astro Malaysia officially confirmed that it will no longer be the primary broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The move ends Astro’s uninterrupted 20-year run as the tournament’s home in Malaysia.

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