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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Ministry to identify sports schools in need of assistance
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Youth and Sports Ministry will identify and prioritise sports schools in the country that will be the first to receive assistance in terms of facilities and other needs. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Adam Adli Abdul Halim said discussions are being held with the Education Ministry to enhance sports schools, including improvements in expertise, coaching, and infrastructure. "For example, among Malaysia's major sports schools is the Bukit Jalil Sports School, which shares facilities with the National Sports Council as well as assets under the Malaysian Sports Corporation. "We aim to foster closer cooperation, especially with other sports schools. "The Youth and Sports Ministry is ready to address any needs we can support at our level," he told reporters after flagging off participants of the Asean Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025 at Dataran Batu Buruk here today. He said that although sports schools are under the jurisdiction of the Education Ministry, the Youth and Sports Ministry has never overlooked their athlete development programmes and continues to give them due attention. Adam Adli said the ministry has established a Sports Development Cabinet Committee (JKPS), which, among other functions, reviews the division of responsibilities and jurisdictions between the two ministries concerning sports schools. "The JKPS serves as a platform for more comprehensive discussions to identify areas where coordination can be improved. For now, we are consistently working closely with the Education Ministry," he said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on Thursday, had stressed the government's commitment to enhancing facilities at sports schools nationwide to help raise the standard of excellence among future athletes. He said discussions had been held with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to ensure that all necessary assistance could be expedited.


The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia aims for historic medals at Junior Track Cycling Worlds 2025
MALAYSIA is banking on its junior cycling team to break new ground at the upcoming UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Apeldoorn. The event, scheduled from August 20 to 24, marks a crucial opportunity for the nation to secure its first-ever medals in the competition. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim expressed optimism about the squad's potential despite past challenges. 'We want to see them not only participate, but truly make history and challenge for the podium this time,' he said. Adam Adli emphasised the importance of nurturing future cycling talents to follow in the footsteps of elite riders like Azizulhasni Awang and Fatehah Mustapa. The national team comprises Sawda Hasbullah, Nur Umairah Qhaisara Zulfikha Razak, Luqman Haqim Ali Badrun, and Yu Jing Liang. Sawda previously impressed at the Asian Track Cycling Championships with two golds and a silver earlier this year. The minister's remarks came during the flag-off ceremony for the ASEAN Solidarity Ride 2025 at Dataran Batu Buruk. - Bernama


The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Sports schools in need of help to be identified and prioritised, says Adam Adli
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Youth and Sports Ministry will identify and prioritise sports schools in the country that will be the first to receive assistance in terms of facilities and other needs. Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said discussions are being held with the Education Ministry to enhance sports schools, including improvements in expertise, coaching, and infrastructure. "For example, among Malaysia's major sports schools is the Bukit Jalil Sports School, which shares facilities with the National Sports Council as well as assets under the Malaysian Sports Corporation. "We aim to foster closer cooperation, especially with other sports schools. The ministry is ready to address any needs we can support at our level,' he told reporters after flagging off participants of the Asean Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025 at Dataran Batu Buruk here on Saturday (Aug 9). He said that although sports schools were under the jurisdiction of the Education Ministry, his ministry has never overlooked their athlete development programmes and continues to give them due attention. Adam Adli said the ministry has established a Sports Development Cabinet Committee (JKPS), which, among other functions, reviews the division of responsibilities and jurisdictions between the two ministries concerning sports schools. "The JKPS serves as a platform for more comprehensive discussions to identify areas where coordination can be improved. For now, we are consistently working closely with the Education Ministry,' he said. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently emphasised the government's commitment to enhancing facilities at sports schools nationwide to help raise the standard of excellence among future athletes. He said discussions had been held with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to ensure that all necessary assistance could be expedited.- Bernama


New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Over 4,000 join Asean Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025
KUALA TERENGGANU: More than 4,000 participants, including those from Asean member countries, took part in the Asean Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025, at Dataran Batu Buruk, here today. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim stated that the cycling and running event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen Asean regional ties. "This is a testament to how sports serve as a unifying force, not only for Malaysians in general but also for strengthening regional ties under the Asean umbrella," he told reporters after flagging off the participants. He said Terengganu was chosen as the venue for the programme, held in conjunction with Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship this year, as the state has long dominated cycling events and produced many outstanding athletes in the sport. Adam Adli said it is a one-off event, but the ministry hoped that similar events could be organised again in the future. Meanwhile, Cambodian participant Kloth Karaney, 39, said the programme could also promote tourism destinations in Asean countries, particularly Malaysia, as well as nurture good communication and strong relationships among people from Asean member states. Vietnamese participant Tran Chong Thai, 36, who is visiting Malaysia for the first time, commended the event, adding that he would promote the country's tourism destinations to his friends back home. "I love this city (Kuala Terengganu). The event is good and the food here is also very nice," he added.


The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
KBS to prioritise sports schools needing assistance in Malaysia
THE Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will identify and prioritise sports schools requiring immediate assistance in facilities and other needs. Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim stated that discussions with the Ministry of Education (MOE) are ongoing to improve sports schools, including expertise, coaching, and infrastructure. He cited Bukit Jalil Sports School as an example, sharing facilities with the National Sports Council and Malaysian Sports Corporation. KBS aims to strengthen cooperation with other sports schools to address their needs effectively. Adam Adli spoke after flagging off participants of the ASEAN Solidarity Cycling Tour 2025 at Dataran Batu Buruk. He assured that KBS remains committed to athlete development programmes despite sports schools being under MOE's jurisdiction. The ministry has formed a Sports Development Cabinet Committee (JKPS) to review responsibilities between KBS and MOE. JKPS facilitates comprehensive discussions to improve coordination between both ministries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently stressed the government's commitment to upgrading sports school facilities nationwide. Anwar confirmed discussions with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to expedite necessary assistance. - Bernama