State govts told not to neglect sports in budget
PUTRAJAYA: State governments should not treat the sports sector like a stepchild when it comes to providing allocations under their state budget, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Hannah said sports allocations are a form of investment by state governments to ensure their athletes get to train in facilities developed by the federal government and handed […]
Hannah believes Malaysia can surpass medal target
PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh remains optimistic that the Malaysian contingent competing in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Para Games can surpass the 35 medal target set by the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) and the National Sports Council (NSC). Hannah said her confidence brews from the fact that the Malaysian contingent has already […]
Para athletes to get escort in international event with immediate effect
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry will be enforcing the regulation for national para athletes to be accompanied by supporting officers in any international tournament with immediate effect. Its minister Hannah Yeoh said the move was taken to ensure the safety and needs of para athletes during their participation apart from ensuring the focus […]
Ministry to collaborate with S’wak govt
KUCHING: The Youth and Sports Ministry will work with the Sarawak government to instill the values and concept of unity in the development of the sports industry and youth community. Federal Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh said she would discuss the matter further with Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
KBS to ensure easy accessibility to country’s sports infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will ensure the country’s sports infrastructure is easily accessible to national athletes and also members of the public. Its minister Hannah Yeoh said the move is important for the development of sports at the grassroots. “KBS will be looking into cooperating with the Education Ministry, for example, […]
Seditious posting not from Hannah Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified the suspect who uploaded a seditious post which was wrongly attributed to former Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Hannah Yeoh, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. Abdul Hamid said police investigations showed that the seditious posting had nothing to do with the Segambut Member […]
Hannah Yeoh summoned over child marriage tweet
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh will be called to Bukit Aman next week to record her statement over a posting on her social media account on child marriage policy. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Deputy Director (Investigations/Legal) DCP Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said the Segambut member of parliament would […]
