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Can Malaysia emulate Dubai in becoming destination for sporting events?

By Lim Teik Huat

WHAT is it that makes Dubai the destination for high profile international sporting events?The desert city in the United Arab Emirates is hosting more than 20 top international events this month alone.

This includes several world championships – the 25th World Karate Championships, IBF Bowling World Championships, FIDE World Chess Championship and the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup.

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Lim Teik Huat

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