National athletes and sports leaders attended yet another engagement session with the newly-minted Youth and Sports Minister and her deputy. Those who have been in the scene long enough hope to see less talk, and more action, instead.
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OCM chief slams deputy sports minister’s ‘lazy statement’ over alleged corruption in sports bodies
Olympic Council of Malaysia president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria said new deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli should look at his ministry first to ensure there are no leakages, and understand how sports associations are run, before making “unfair” statements.
‘Unexpected’ portfolio, but Hannah Yeoh confident she’ll deliver at Youth and Sports Ministry
Dressed for the role, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said she has no plans to introduce any new programmes until she has spoken to stakeholders.
Turning Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Ministry into ‘Ministry of Magic’
Malaysia’s new prime minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, longs for a leaner Cabinet. The combination of several portfolios can help realise Anwar’s plan, and that of his Pakatan Harapan manifesto, as well as the objectives laid out in the National Sports Vision 2030.
What should the new Youth and Sports minister do, and not do
A new Cabinet will be formed soon as all eyes will be on the man or woman who will helm the Youth and Sports Ministry. While often considered a junior portfolio, the ministry can be used as a platform to reach out to youths, promote unity through sports, and help chart the fortunes of Malaysian athletes.
‘Ahmad Faizal Azumu sees value in sports industry. Will new minister share same view?’
Those within the Sports Industry Secretariat say Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has learnt the importance of the sports industry in driving the nation’s economy. Industry players now wonder if the new minister will adopt same views.
KL Sports Industry Expo chance to revive sports scene, GE15 notwithstanding
While conversations have been about the dissolution of Parliament, exhibitors and participants of the Kuala Lumpur Sports Industry Expo, which started yesterday, are eager to network and create opportunities to get their businesses moving.
Give sports hope through policies, not more programmes
Politicians are often advised that they are much better off organising events or programmes to tick the box. However, Twentytwo13 columnist Muhammad Yunus Zakariah stresses that it’s well thought-out policies that give sports and the industry hope.
Operators welcome grading of sports facilities, but say it must be done professionally
Plans to grade sporting facilities in the country have been hailed as a step in the right direction by operators. However, they wonder who will be in charge of the grading process, and insist that a comprehensive evaluation guideline, covering the different facilities, is required.
Grading system for sports facilities on the cards
Discussions are being held to grade sports facilities in Malaysia. While talks are still in its infancy, the Youth and Sports Ministry hopes this will become a reality, to better protect the interest of consumers.
Malaysia’s sports industry contributed RM18.8b in 2017 – that’s just the tip of the iceberg
Continued efforts must be taken to speed up the collection of data related to Malaysia’s billion-ringgit sports industry to justify policies and investments.
More throw weight behind Safe Sport Act, enabling athletes and officials to report abuses
Football star Brendan Gan and Olympian Goh Liu Ying have thrown their weight behind the proposed Safe Sport Act by the Youth and Sports Ministry, adding that athletes and officials should be given safe space to speak out against alleged abuses.
Malaysian Sports League kickstarts govt commitment to developing, unearthing grassroots talent
In a new initiative by the Youth and Sports Ministry, the Malaysian Sports League will be launched today in an effort to see more competitions organised at the lower levels.