KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Unifi TV has secured the rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 Fifa World Cup live in Malaysia, offering football fans comprehensive tournament coverage across three dedicated channels at less than RM1 per match.

Telekom Malaysia Bhd said the high-definition (HD) coverage would be available to both Unifi TV subscribers and non-subscribers, enabling fans nationwide to follow the tournament from any location and on multiple devices.

The full-season pass is priced at RM60, while existing Unifi TV subscribers are eligible for a special rate of RM50 to access all matches from June 11 to July 19.

“New customers can qualify for the discounted offer by subscribing to a Unifi TV package from as low as RM12 per month,” TM said in a statement today.

The Fifa World Cup 2026 season pass also includes access to more than 70 premium Unifi TV channels, including HBO, Cinemax, AXN, beIN SPORTS, SPOTV and tvN Movies, from June 11 to July 10.

TM said football fans seeking greater flexibility could opt for a daily pass priced at RM20 beginning June 12.

The company said viewers would be able to watch matches live in HD and access highlights, full-match replays and related content across smart televisions, mobile phones, tablets and web browsers.

TM Chief Business and Consumer Officer Anand Vijayan said the offering reflects Unifi TV’s continued commitment to bringing large-scale live content to Malaysians while strengthening its position as a leading digital platform for sports and entertainment.

“As one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events, the Fifa World Cup 2026 deserves a viewing experience that is accessible, seamless and immersive,” he said.

Interested customers can subscribe via the Fifa World Cup 2026 page on Unifi’s website, while existing subscribers may also purchase passes through the MyUnifi app, Unifi Self-Care Portal or Unifi TV 2.0 app.

The 2026 Fifa World Cup will be co-hosted by United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with the opening match to be held in Mexico City while the final in New Jersey. — Bernama

GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — Police are actively tracking down suspects believed to be involved in a telecommunications cable theft incident at Jalan Batu Uban here, after a video of the incident went viral on social media today.

Northeast District Deputy Police Chief Superintendent Lee Swee Sake said that his department received a report regarding the incident from Telekom Malaysia (TM) at 10.50am this morning.

“The complainant, a 41-year-old TM technician, informed that he saw a viral video lasting one minute and 24 seconds at around 7am which depicted a cable theft incident by the roadside at Jalan Batu Uban 1, Gelugor.

“Following this, the complainant conducted an inspection at the location and found that a TM telecommunications cable estimated to be 70 metres long and valued at RM17,000 had been cut and stolen,” he said in a statement, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code and Section 235 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Lee said that the suspects are believed to have used a dark-coloured Mazda 6 Hatchback while committing the crime, and so far, the police are still conducting further investigations to track down and identify the suspects involved.

In relation to this, he urged members of the public who have information regarding the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation by contacting the Northeast District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 04-228 2222 or 04-218 1881.

Based on the viral video footage, a dark-coloured car was seen being chased by several individuals riding motorcycles after the vehicle was suspected of being involved in cable theft activities in the area. — Bernama