The sports sector has the potential to push forward the country’s economy via strategic investments and restructuring of the ecosystem development. Infrastructure facilities, management of athlete’s welfare and protection, stakeholder participation, detailed planning to nurture talents at every level of society are all important factors in transforming sports into an engine to drive Malaysia’s prosperity.
HARAPAN will continue to uphold sports by executing holistic plans that cover every type of sport in Malaysia.
Sports Training Destination
Upgrading selected sports complex to position Malaysia as a high performance sports training destination. Sports facilities will be equipped with the latest technology allowing athletes to train and rehabilitate efficiently. These athletes will receive a higher quality training and rehabilitation experience.
Capitalise on Uniqueness of Esports Ecosystem
The existing esports ecosystem must be fully capitalised. The combination of large-scale yearly events such as Level-Up and EPIC will attract the broader esports ecosystem and also industry giants such as Valve and Tencent.
The participation of esports stakeholders at every level must be prioritised so that they can be included in regular discussion pertaining to policies and changes that are needed to support the esports ecosystem.
Sports Tourism Support
Streamlining and digitalising visa request process for international athletes and esports athletes and also providing support for esports tournaments. This will help build up the development of the sports tourism industry leading to full usage of international quality sports infrastructure available throughout the nation.
Career Management Skills
Preparing potential athletes including those in esports with personal knowledge and skills. At an early stage, these athletes will be exposed to financial management and communication skills, essential competencies for long term success in the industry. This will help build a truly robust sports and esports ecosystem.
Sports For All
Removing the barrier of access for citizens to access sports facilities and infrastructure in order to cultivate a sporting culture.
Grassroots Talent
Opening up more opportunities for talents at the grassroots level so that more citizens will freely participate in sports.
Transition for Former Athletes
Cultivating partnerships with the National Athlete Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) to prepare skill training programmes and careers for former athletes to ensure that they live comfortable lives after retirement.