Abdul Karim addresses exclusion of Pandelela, Nur Dhabitah from RTG programme
KUCHING: Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah confirmed that the decision to remove national divers Datuk Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri from the Road To Gold (RTG) Programme falls within the jurisdiction of the federal Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS). He explained that RTG, a programme […]
Moonton Games, ministry, ESI unveil MLBB’s roadmap
KUALA LUMPUR: Moonton Games, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and Esports Integrated (ESI), announced yesterday the roadmap for the future direction of Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) Malaysia, ushering in a new era and advancements in the video game for 2024. Fikri Rizal Mahruddin, Chief Business and Marketing Development Officer […]
More big screening of sports events coming up: Deputy minister
MELAKA: More big screen programmes of sport events will be coming up to unite Malaysian fans to root for the country’s athletes in action on the international stage. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports (KBS) Adam Adli Abd Halim said the big screen will be held in suitable locations with the cooperation of various parties. “This […]
Federal and state ministries forge closer ties
KUCHING: The Sukan Perpaduan event held by the federal Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and state Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is set to foster stronger ties between the two ministries in preparation for the upcoming Malaysia Games 2024 (SUKMA 2024). Minister Hannah Yeoh said today’s (Nov 19) Sukan Perpaduan event […]
SUKMA funding talks underway
KUCHING: Discussions are underway between the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) regarding the funding for the 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA). Minister Hannah Yeoh said the federal government is committed to supporting Sarawak in best possible way. “We’re actively discussing with the Sarawak Youth, […]
Crucial to produce quality e-sports athletes
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is committed to developing quality electronic sports (esports) athletes at Public and Private Institutes of Higher Education level (IPTA / IPTS). Director of the Youth and Sports Department (JBS) Lamat Nyalau said the initiative is crucial in producing e-sports athletes who can compete at international level. “Therefore, […]
Ministry optimistic National Sports Day can draw 4.5 mln participants
PUTRAJAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is optimistic that the 2023 National Sports Day (HSN) it is organising next month can draw 4.5 million participants nationwide. KBS secretary-general Dr K. Nagulendran said the district- and state-level events will be held from Oct 13 to 15, while the national-level event is scheduled to be launched […]
State to host ministry-level games
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has welcomed the federal Youth and Sports Ministry’s (KBS) plan to have the state host the KBS recreational games at the end of this year. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the issue was brought up during a recent visit by representatives […]
KBS receives more than 125 sports matching grant applications
PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) received more than 125 applications for Sports Matching Grants (GPS) from various parties who are keen to organise sports programmes and events in the country after it was officially launched on June 1. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the ministry will first examine all […]
Requests to upgrade stadium pitches
PORT KLANG: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has confirmed that she only received two application letters, from the state governments of Kedah and Perak, for allocations to upgrade stadium football pitches to Zeon Zoysia grass. However, she said the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) needed some time to go through the contents of the […]
