Sports should be kept away from politics, says Yeoh

BernamaPublished: May 21, 2023 9:44 AM

Keeping sports clear of politics would be ideal, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh in response to the involvement of politicians in sports associations.

However, Yeoh did not rule out the importance of influential people in obtaining sufficient funds and solving the financial shortcoming of a sports federation.

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