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Rakyat Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Mobile Legends Tournament In UPM Mosque's Prayer Hall Draws Public Outrage
Subscribe to our FREE A viral video showing a Mobile Legends gaming tournament being held inside the main prayer hall of Universiti Putra Malaysia's (UPM) mosque has sparked intense public backlash across Malaysian social media. The footage reveals gaming equipment and participants occupying space directly in the mosque's prayer area, an arrangement that many have deemed disrespectful to the sacred space. The social media response has been divided: some defended the event, arguing that 'the mosque is a place of unity, not just prayer.' At the same time, others suggested that the event could be acceptable under certain conditions: 'as long as they stopped during prayer time, game content not lewd, appropriate clothing, and controlled noise levels.' However, many voices expressed shock at seeing gaming activities within the main prayer hall, reflecting deeper tensions between preserving religious sanctity and adapting to modern youth culture. Masjid UPM jadi tempat karnival Mobile Legend?! THIS IS NOT OKAY! Terkejut sangat bila masuk masjid, tiba tiba ada satu ruang, penuh students main game tanpa hira orang keliling. At the same time 2 jenazah tengah bersedia untuk solat jenazah di Masjid! Admin approach polis bantuan. Diorang pun tak ok. Admin minta nak jumpa organiser. Tapi last sekali polis dah settlekan. Sungguh memalukan! Ini ke hasil graduan menara gading research uni and top uni yang di banggakan Malaysia! Langsung takde sensitiviti! Main game dah satu hal. Dalam masjid lagi satu hal. Muka organiser lepas kena tegur langsung takde rasa bersalah. I am super worried bout our younger generations! Jemput semua viralkan sebab sadly orang zaman sekarang lagi takut viral dari takut Allah 😡 Tak tahu macam mana program macam ni boleh dapat kelulusan?! Esports Growth And National Recognition This controversy arises as Malaysia's esports industry experiences significant growth. A global video game company, MOONTON Games, has recently established a Based in Shanghai, China, MOONTON Games is best known for its mobile games, including The collaboration focuses on supporting Malaysian gamers, particularly in their pursuit of winning gold in MLBB at the upcoming SEA Games. The local gaming scene has also gained such momentum that states are now organising esports tournaments for next year's Malaysia Games (Sukma). Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MOONTON to seek team owners' views on proposed changes
KUALA LUMPUR: MOONTON Games, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and organiser of MLBB Malaysia Professional League (MPL MY), will soon engage with team owners regarding plans to transition the league into a franchise model. Two weeks ago, MOONTON revealed that MPL MY could soon adopt the franchising system as part of its long-term growth strategy. MPL MY has been operating under a promotion and relegation format, unlike its regional counterparts — Indonesia which adopted the franchising model in 2019, and the Philippines in 2021. Under a franchising format, the league shares a portion of revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, broadcast rights, and the sale of in-game items with participating teams. At present, MPL MY teams generate their own revenue streams through merchandise sales, sponsorships, and prize winnings. MOONTON's Malaysia Esports Lead, Fikri Rizal Mahruddin, said: "Transitioning to a franchised league is not a decision we take lightly. However, considering the growth and impact of eSports in Malaysia, we believe it is a necessary step. "We will look to our sister leagues in Indonesia and the Philippines for reference, because developing a franchise league is no small feat. Whatever decision we make for MPL MY must ultimately benefit Malaysians. "We are also studying traditional sports leagues such as the National Basketball Association (NBA), which have long operated under a franchise model. "If and when franchising is implemented, MPL MY would be the first franchise league in Malaysia. It could serve as a blueprint or case study for traditional sports leagues to examine and assess whether this model suits the Malaysian sporting landscape. Fikri added that MOONTON plans to engage the broader community — including fans, streamers and government stakeholders — to gather input on the proposed move. Timesport previously reported that team owners were generally supportive of the franchising concept but were awaiting greater clarity — particularly on the proposed franchise league's financial structure — as this would significantly influence their decision to compete in it.
