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The Star
10-08-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Pushing for e-sports in schools
Mohd Najwan says no final decision has been made regarding Sukma e-sports venue. E-SPORTS may soon be an extracurricular option for students in Selangor, says state youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi. He said discussions were underway with the National Sports Council and Youth and Sports Ministry to include e-sports as a core sport in the Malaysia Games (Sukma). 'Currently, e-sports is classified as an optional sport in Sukma Selangor 2026. It was introduced at Sukma Sarawak last year,' he said. He added that the state was collaborating with the Education Ministry to introduce e-sports into school-level competitions under the Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) framework. 'Currently, there are no official regulations for incorporating e-sports into schools as part of co-curricular activities. 'That is why we are pushing the two ministries to act,' he said at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) silver jubilee celebration at Dataran Kemerdekaan in Shah Alam. To foster talent at the grassroots level, Mohd Najwan said Selangor recently hosted the Selangor Future Cup, a state-organised e-sports tournament in February which welcomed over 60 secondary schools across the state. The tournament was aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging talent that can eventually join the Selangor Red Giants, the state's e-sports team. On the project to convert the former Carlton Hotel in Section 13, Shah Alam into an e-sports hub for Sukma, Mohd Najwan said it was delayed due to unresolved administrative and ownership issues with the hotel's previous operator. He added that no final decision has been made regarding the Sukma e-sports venue. 'However, state officials are exploring options such as convention centres in Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.'
The Star
08-08-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Selangor proposes petanque, muaythai, silambam for Sukma 2026
THE Selangor State Government has officially proposed the inclusion of petanque, muaythai, and silambam in the upcoming Sukma 2026. This was announced by a statement issued by Selangor state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi ( pic ), who is also chairman of the Sukma Selangor 2026 organising committee, on Friday (Aug 8). 'After examining all the applications, appeals and responses presented, the Selangor State Government Council chaired by the Mentri Besar today, it was decided that the Selangor Sukma secretariat submit a proposal for three additional sports to be contested in Sukma 2026. 'However, any decision regarding this proposal is subject to the agreement of all state representatives who are members of the Sukma Supreme Committee chaired by the Youth and Sports Ministry and must be finalised no later than August 15,' he said. Najwan said this proposal shows Selangor's commitment to expanding participation and empowering various sports disciplines, starting from the grassroots level to the national level. He also calls on all parties to stop any efforts to politicise sports by playing on narrow and ingrained racial sentiments. 'Sports are a field of unity that unites Malaysians across races, religions and political ideologies, and should be celebrated in a genuine and inclusive spirit of sportsmanship,' he said. Selangor, he said, is determined and committed to ensuring that the organisation of the 22nd Sukma Selangor next year will run smoothly and achieve its main goal of producing more junior athletes, in line with the government's desire to win a gold medal at the highest international sports championship, which is the 2028 Olympic Games.
Borneo Post
14-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Wan Lizozman vows new chapter for SBA
Wan Lizozman (second left, seated) flanked by Ting (second right) and Wan Khalik (left) with the new SBA office-bearers. KUCHING (June 13): Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar has been elected as the president of the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) yesterday. He won the post unopposed during the state badminton ruling body's Annual General Meeting (AGM) here. In his inaugural address, Wan Lizozman expressed heartfelt gratitude to all affiliated associations for their trust and confidence, pledging to lead SBA with humility, transparency and strategic focus. Being elected unopposed, he described the honour as a profound responsibility and called for continued unity among affiliates to drive SBA forward. Also elected unopposed was Ting Wei Ping as deputy president. In the spirit of continuity and inclusiveness, the new president reaffirmed that all affiliates presidents will automatically serve as SBA vice presidents, ensuring broad representation from across Sarawak. Wan Lizozman also conveyed his sincere appreciation to former president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain for his dedicated leadership and contributions to SBA over the years. He acknowledged Abdul Aziz's role in laying the strong foundation on which SBA now stands. Wan Lizozman also announced the appointments of Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad as the secretary and Jonathan Kho as the treasurer. Both bring significant experience and will play central roles in implementing SBA's renewed strategic direction. Notably, Wan Khalik's appointment also ensures Sarawak's direct representation at the national level as he will automatically serve as a member of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) High Council. This is a significant step forward for SBA in strengthening its voice and involvement in shaping national badminton policies. Acknowledging the recent challenges faced by SBA including the temporary suspension of the association, Wan Lizozman emphasised the urgent need to rebuild and restore public confidence. 'It's time to restore SBA's image and strengthen trust among all stakeholders – from grassroots athletes and coaches to state leadership and corporate partners. 'We will uphold transparency, professionalism and progress moving forward,' he said. Looking ahead, the president outlined his intention to form key working committees covering development, technical and tournaments, commercial and other relevant areas to support SBA's strategic priorities. These committees will be formalised at the upcoming council meeting. On Sukma Selangor 2026, Wan Lizozman also shared his commitment to ensuring that Sarawak's badminton team is well-prepared and competitive. He emphasised the importance of structured development, athlete support and high-performance training to build on the momentum achieved in previous games. Wan Lizozman proudly highlighted that for the first time in history, Sarawak clinched its first-ever Sukma gold medal in badminton during the Sukma 2024 edition, through the outstanding performance of its women's singles player. This historic win serves as a powerful motivation for SBA to elevate the state's performance further at the national level. In his closing remarks, Wan Lizozman emphasised the shared mission to elevate Sarawak badminton — from grassroots development and coaching excellence to producing national-level athletes who can shine on the international stage. 'With unity, focus, and professionalism, I believe we can build a stronger future for badminton in Sarawak,' he said. The AGM was attended by all affiliate badminton associations from across Sarawak and marks the start of a new chapter for SBA. badminton Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar Sarawak Badminton Association
