KBS, MOHE to hold talks over youth psychology, online gaming as a viable career

Exco says Selangor working with govt towards sport’s official status

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Malaysian e-sports athletes vying for a spot at the SEA Games in Thailand this year must attend a boot camp to evaluate their commitment.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — An e-sports centre developed by the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is scheduled to commence operation next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), via Esports Integrated (ESI), an initiative under Impact Integrated, has opened online applications for the KBS Esports Fund (DEK) 2025 from today until July 31.

By Muhammad Haziq Roshidi AMPANG, May 17 — E-sports is no longer merely a hobby but has become a platform for young people to hone their talents and explore opportunities for a professional career. A participant in the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council's (MPAJ) Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)...

SHAH ALAM, May 13 — In a proud moment for Malaysia's e-sports scene, three players from the Selangor Red Giants (SRG) headed the list of 184 recipients of Selangor medals awarded in conjunction with the 79th birthday celebration of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today.

SHAH ALAM, May 6 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) recommends that more types of sports, particularly the fast-growing esports, be included in the development programmes under the First Schedule of the Sports Development Act 1997 (Act 576).

SHAH ALAM, March 15 — Selangor is considering proposing e-sports as one of the additional sports for hosting the 2026 Malaysia Para Games (Para Sukma) in the state.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Mar 1 — The Selangor Red Giants (SRG) are determined to defend their championship title at the 15th season of the Mobile Legend Bang Bang (MLBB) Malaysian Professional League (MPL). SRG manager Simon Lim said the team, which won the MLBB Mid-Season Cup, is...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The Malaysian Electronic Sports Federation (MESF) is ready to collaborate with Selangor if the esports is contested at the 22nd edition of Malaysia Games (Sukma XXII) in Selangor next year.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The state government is seeking to expand the esports competition, the Selangor Future Cup, to all districts next year in order to elevate the sport. Executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Najwan Halimi said schools in every district will...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — The suggestion to include e-sports as an event in the 2026 Malaysian Games (Sukma) in Selangor will be brought up at the supreme council meeting on Wednesday. State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 — Selangor will work with the Selangor State Education Department to introduce e-sports as a school activity and drive the development of the sport. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said youth nowadays enjoy e-sports, and introducing it in...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 6 — A total of 448 students from 64 schools statewide will compete in the two-day 2025 Selangor Future Cup at Aeon Mall Shah Alam here from February 22.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Jan 8 — The state government, in collaboration with the Selangor Sports Council (MSN), is set to introduce the Selangor Future Cup in an effort to further boost e-sports activities among students. Its executive director Mohamad Nizam Marjugi said the tournament will...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Dec 17 — The state government, in collaboration with the Selangor Red Giants (SRG) team and Todak Academy, is holding e-sports competitions to uncover and develop new talent. State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — The Youth and Sports Ministry(KBS) has confirmed that Johor will co-host the 2027 SEA Games with Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, and Penang, said its minister Hannah Yeoh.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 19 — The refurbishment of Hotel Carlton in Seksyen 13 as an e-sports house will strengthen the development of the field and unearth new talent. Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim today said the e-sports field is developing nationwide...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has been confirmed as a medal event at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand.