KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian e-sports received a boost on Sunday as Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government will continue their support to the community.
Ahmad Zahid, who attended Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia Season 13 Grand Finals in Serdang today, said he will give the recognition to the e-sports industry at the cabinet level.
“As chairman of the Sports Development Cabinet Committee (JKPS) I will bring this recognition at the cabinet level,” he said in a statement issued by MPL Malaysia organiser, MOONTON Games.
In the final today, Selangor Red Giants overcame defending champions, Homebois, 4-2 and secured their debut at the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024.
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As such, Ahmad Zahid sent a message of encouragement to Selangor Red Giants and Homebois before they represented the country in the MSC 2024.
“Engrave the brilliant name of Malaysia on the international stage,” he said.
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