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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.
