ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 3 — A total of RM10 million from the RM20 million allocated for the development of the e-sports ecosystem under Budget 2025 will be used for constructing a new e-sports stadium.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the construction of the new stadium is aimed at supporting and promoting the future growth of the industry.
“We would like to thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for announcing an allocation of RM20 million for e-sports when tabling the budget (on October 18).
“Of that amount, RM10 million will be allocated for the construction of a dedicated e-sports stadium, while the remaining funds will be used for training and other activities related to e-sports,” he told reporters after attending the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Malaysia Professional League (MPLMY) Finals at EduCity Sports Complex here today.
Also present were Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
— Bernama
