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Malaysians to enjoy free-watching of World Cup 2018

The Malaysian Government has secured more than 30 million RM in private sponsorship to cover the broadcast of selected 2018 World Cup football matches, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Malaysians to enjoy free-watching of World Cup 2018 ảnh 1The Malaysian Government has secured more than 30 million RM (7 million USD) in private sponsorship to cover the broadcast of selected 2018 World Cup football matches. (Photo: AFP)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The MalaysianGovernment has secured more than 30 million RM (7 million USD) in privatesponsorship to cover the broadcast of selected 2018 World Cup football matches,said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.

The sponsors in turn will have airtime fortheir advertisements during the World Cup screening.

The 30 million RM fund will be used topurchase the rights to broadcast 41 of the 64 matches, of which 27 will beshown live. This means the cost for taxpayers and the Government to run thetelecasts is now zero.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place in 12stadiums in Russia from June 14 to July 15.-VNA
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