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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Hannah calls for review of BAM ecosystem to ensure player welfare
YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh hopes that newly-appointed Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz will review the national governing body's ecosystem to ensure the welfare of all national shuttlers is safeguarded. Hannah also advised shuttlers to remain under the BAM umbrella instead of turning professional so that they can continue receiving full government support through the association. 'There are many factors to be considered when a shuttler contemplates staying with BAM or turning pro. The advantage of staying with BAM is that they will have ready sparring partners, which is something that will be lacking should they turn pro and which can also affect their performance. 'That is why I'm asking BAM president Tengku Zafrul to review this ecosystem and ensure the players receive the best possible support. If possible, for the shuttlers to remain with BAM so that the government's assistance will reach them and there will be an orderly system... various types of government support are channelled through BAM,' she said. She said this at the launch of a video to raise awareness about the Drug-Free Youth campaign in collaboration with a cinema chain and national athletes, which was also attended by National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh here today. Meanwhile, Hannah said she was satisfied with the performance of the national shuttlers at the 2024 Malaysia Masters, which ended yesterday. 'I believe that with the presence of coaches and the support from the RTG (Road to Gold) programme, we can continue to raise their performance level. We have allocated a budget for the National Sports Council (NSC) talent development programme this year to ensure a constant supply of new talents,' she said. Earlier, at the event, Hannah announced a strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), through the Rakan Muda Development Division, the National Youth and Sports Department (JBSN) and TGV Cinemas to further empower the Drug-Free Youth campaign. Hannah said the strategic collaboration involves the screening of videos raising awareness of the dangers of drugs and banned substances before the screening of movies at all TGV Cinemas nationwide. 'Today, we launched the awareness video in partnership with TGV. TGV has cinemas at 40 locations nationwide, except in Sabah, and TGV cinemas have also assisted the government in a promotional video campaign to fight baby dumping. 'The campaign was very effective because it encouraged those affected to seek government assistance. So, this time we are collaborating with the AADK to bring this series of promotional videos to the cinemas because many who go for movies are youths,' she said.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Hannah calls For Review Of BAM Ecosystem To Ensure Player Welfare
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh hopes that newly-appointed Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz will review the national governing body's ecosystem to ensure the welfare of all national shuttlers is safeguarded. Hannah also advised shuttlers to remain under the BAM umbrella instead of turning professional so that they can continue receiving full government support through the association. "There are many factors to be considered when a shuttler contemplates staying with BAM or turning pro. The advantage of staying with BAM is that they will have ready sparring partners, which is something that will be lacking should they turn pro and which can also affect their performance. bootstrap slideshow "That is why I'm asking BAM president Tengku Zafrul to review this ecosystem and ensure the players receive the best possible support. If possible, for the shuttlers to remain with BAM so that the government's assistance will reach them and there will be an orderly system… various types of government support are channelled through BAM,' she said. She said this at the launch of a video to raise awareness about the Drug-Free Youth campaign in collaboration with a cinema chain and national athletes, which was also attended by National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh here today. Meanwhile, Hannah said she was satisfied with the performance of the national shuttlers at the 2024 Malaysia Masters, which ended yesterday. "I believe that with the presence of coaches and the support from the RTG (Road to Gold) programme, we can continue to raise their performance level. We have allocated a budget for the National Sports Council (NSC) talent development programme this year to ensure a constant supply of new talents,' she said. Earlier, at the event, Hannah announced a strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), through the Rakan Muda Development Division, the National Youth and Sports Department (JBSN) and TGV Cinemas to further empower the Drug-Free Youth campaign. Hannah said the strategic collaboration involves the screening of videos raising awareness of the dangers of drugs and banned substances before the screening of movies at all TGV Cinemas nationwide.
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Drug-free push: Malaysia mandates safety protocols for EDM concerts in sports venues, including hydration points, K9 units and medical teams
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has introduced five new standard operating procedures (SOP) for organising concerts, especially electronic dance music concerts. Its minister, Hannah Yeoh said the move, with strategic partnerships with the Home Ministry and Health Ministry, is a proactive measure to curb drug abuse among youth and to ensure that entertainment activities are conducted in a safe environment. The five SOPs include creating Hydration Points to overcome dehydration, having a medical team for emergency cases and either trailer messages, posters, or videos on the dangers of drugs and action that needs to be taken by the nearest person if an emergency occurs. Also, nearby hospitals need to be prepared to manage victims should any incident occur during a concert, and the placement of K9 units for safety controls. 'Improving concert organisation SOPs are new conditions for EDM concert organisers, especially when it involves ministry facilities such as the Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC),' she told reporters during a media conference of the Drug-Free Youth campaign at Bukit Jalil Stadium here yesterday. Hannah said that with the improved SOPs, the SIC and PSM will share their monthly concert schedules with the Royal Malaysia Police and the National Anti-Drug Agency. She also encouraged all concert and event organisers at non-ministry facilities to use the SP to ensure the safety and wellbeing of attendees. As an integrated move, she said that the Malaysian AIDS Council would also create Safe Space as reference points on the dangers of drugs and banned substances for attendees. — Bernama
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
KBS introduces 5 new SOP for organising concerts to curb drug abuse
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has introduced five new standard operating procedures (SOP) for organising concerts, especially electronic dance music concerts. Its minister, Hannah Yeoh said the move, with strategic partnerships with the Home Ministry and Health Ministry, is a proactive measure to curb drug abuse among youth and to ensure that entertainment activities are conducted in a safe environment. The five SOPs include creating Hydration Points to overcome dehydration, having a medical team for emergency cases and either trailer messages, posters, or videos on the dangers of drugs and action that needs to be taken by the nearest person if an emergency occurs. Also, nearby hospitals need to be prepared to manage victims should any incident occur during a concert, and the placement of K9 units for safety controls. "Improving concert organisation SOPs are new conditions for EDM concert organisers, especially when it involves ministry facilities such as the Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC)," she told reporters during a media conference of the Drug-Free Youth campaign at Bukit Jalil Stadium here yesterday. Hannah said that with the improved SOPs, the SIC and PSM will share their monthly concert schedules with the police and the National Anti-Drug Agency. She also encouraged all concert and event organisers at non-ministry facilities to use the SOPs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of attendees. As an integrated move, she said that the Malaysian AIDS Council would also create Safe Space as reference points on the dangers of drugs and banned substances for attendees. – BERNAMA
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
KBS introduces five new SOP for organising concerts to curb drug abuse
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has introduced five new standard operating procedures (SOP) for organising concerts, especially electronic dance music concerts. Its minister, Hannah Yeoh said the move, with strategic partnerships with the Home Ministry and Health Ministry, is a proactive measure to curb drug abuse among youth and to ensure that entertainment activities are conducted in a safe environment. The five SOPs include creating Hydration Points to overcome dehydration, having a medical team for emergency cases and either trailer messages, posters, or videos on the dangers of drugs and action that needs to be taken by the nearest person if an emergency occurs. Also, nearby hospitals need to be prepared to manage victims should any incident occur during a concert, and the placement of K9 units for safety controls. 'Improving concert organisation SOPs are new conditions for EDM concert organisers, especially when it involves ministry facilities such as the Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC),' she told reporters during a media conference of the Drug-Free Youth campaign at Bukit Jalil Stadium here today. Hannah said that with the improved SOPs, the SIC and PSM will share their monthly concert schedules with the Royal Malaysia Police and the National Anti-Drug Agency. She also encouraged all concert and event organisers at non-ministry facilities to use the SP to ensure the safety and wellbeing of attendees. As an integrated move, she said that the Malaysian AIDS Council would also create Safe Space as reference points on the dangers of drugs and banned substances for attendees.
