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The Star
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Kidslympic run gets ministry's stamp of approval
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kidslympic Malaysia Run Kuala Lumpur has reached a significant milestone after it gained official recognition from the Education Ministry. The successful run on June 22 saw participation from over 1,000 children along with their families. In a statement, Kidslympic Malaysia said that with this recognition, all students who took part in the event are eligible to receive co-curricular marks under the Physical Activity, Sports and Co-curriculum Assessment (PAJSK) system, a standardised assessment implemented across all primary and secondary schools. In a letter dated July 7 addressed to the organisers of Kidslympic Malaysia, the ministry confirmed that participants of the run are eligible for co-curricular marks under two main categories – participation (national level) and achievement (national level). 'The purpose of PAJSK is to ensure fair and consistent evaluation of student involvement in non-academic activities, which are important for holistic development and university admissions. 'It contributes 10 per cent of merit points for admission to public universities in Malaysia and supports applications to elite fully residential schools,' the statement read. Kidslympic Malaysia co-founder Wong Kang Woon, in the same statement, said the ministry's recognition strengthens the event's initiative as more than just a sports programme, positioning it as a national-level platform that supports the holistic development of children by fostering health, discipline, team spirit and patriotism among the younger generation.
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Kidslympic Malaysia Run earns Education Ministry endorsement
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kidslympic Malaysia Run Kuala Lumpur, which was held on June 22, has received official recognition from the Education Ministry. This entitles over 1,000 children who competed in the event to receive co-curricular marks under the Assessment of Physical Activities, Sports and Co-curricular Activities (PAJSK) assessment implemented at all primary and secondary schools in Malaysia. PAJSK contributes 10 percent of merit points for admission into Malaysian public universities and also plays a role in application to elite boarding schools. Kidslympic Malaysia co-founder Wong Kang Woon said it was an honour to receive the recognition from the Education Ministry. "It marks an important validation of our work to uplift children through sports and holistic engagement," said Kang Woon in a statement released to the media today (July 21). "The Ministry's acknowledgment also reinforces the Kidslympic Malaysia initiative as not just a sports event, but a national level platform that supports holistic child development — nurturing health, discipline, teamwork, and patriotism among the young generation." Kidslympic Malaysia plans to continue its nationwide journey, heading to other cities including Penang, Johor Bahru, Melaka, and Selangor, culminating in the Kidslympic Games Malaysia 2025 later this year.
The Star
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
From playground to podium, Goh sows Olympics seed through Kidslympic
One for the album: Former mixed doubles shuttler Goh Liu Ying (back row, centre) posing with participants of the Kidslympic programme. PETALING JAYA: Kids can start their journey towards realising their Olympic dreams from a young age thanks to Kidslympic Malaysia. Former shuttler Goh Liu Ying, who captured silver in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics with Chan Peng Soon in the mixed doubles, started the initiative to encourage more children under the age of 12 to take up sports. In this year's edition, athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, volleyball, football, gymnastics and obstacle race will be contested from Oct 10-12 at PNB Merdeka Ventures Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The event was launched on Sunday, thanks to the partnership with Affin Bank and Watsons Malaysia as the main partners. 'I started Kidslympic with the main intention of helping children develop a better understanding of health and fitness,' said Liu Ying. 'For kids who may be interested in pursuing sports professionally but are still unsure of where their strengths lie, Kidslympic can serve as a platform for them to explore and discover which type of sport suits them best. 'This is actually one of the first sporting events in Malaysia specifically for children under the age of 12. 'It's somewhat similar to National Schools (MSSM) or inter schools championships but without the pressure and competitiveness that often come with it. 'MSSM have limited slots and requires students to go through school-based selections, but Kidslympic is open to all primary school children under 12, giving more kids the opportunity to participate,' added Liu Ying. Liu Ying's achievements as an athlete also spurred her to create Kidslympic. Kidslympic was first held last December and featured five sports – athletics, softball, volleyball, gymnastics and modern pentathlon, where 800 took part.
