Kota Kinabalu: A young Malaysian esports athlete said he planned to invest his US$1 million (RM4.67 million) cash prize in unit trust and buy a house for his parents after winning a championship in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
Muhammad Haqqullah Ahmad Shahru, a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player representing Yoodo Selangor Red Giants, brought home with his team a trophy and the cash prize from the Mid Season Cup 2024 tournament recently.
Better known as his gaming name Sekyss, the 18-year-old was named the most valuable player in the grand final.
"I will save it in ASB (Amanah Saham Berhad) first, maybe after a while, I will buy a house," he told radio station Era.
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“But, when you show results, your parents will slowly accept your involvement in e-sports.
"I too just completed my SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia), so I had to be disciplined. You need to be disciplined if you want to juggle being a pro player and a student.”
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