Safe Sports Code takes effect, safeguarding officer appointed

Martin VengadesanPublished: Mar 15, 2023 9:41 AM | Updated: Mar 15, 2023 10:08 AM

The Youth and Sports Ministry has introduced the Safe Sports Code which is intended to safeguard the rights and welfare of the country’s athletes and sports community.

Additionally, Minister Hannah Yeoh announced the appointment of a safeguarding officer, Melissa Akhir who will be placed at the National Sports Council (MSN).

"She is an experienced lawyer and gender expert and will carry out her role as a reference expert for the Safe Sports Code, providing advice and running advocacy programmes related to safe sports," Yeoh told reporters at the launching ceremony today, according to a report by Bernama...

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