KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 4,700 sports associations and clubs in Malaysia were recorded as inactive or facing problems between 2020 and 2025, says Mordi Bimol (pic). Some of these organisations faced governance-related issues, including breaches of their constitutions and violations of the Sports Development Act 1997, he said. “To strengthen sports bodies, a governance enhancement programme has been implemented, focusing on guidance and training to improve management efficiency,” Mordi told the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Feb 5). Onn also raised concerns over the declining influence of youth organisations, saying many were struggling to engage Gen-Z members, and asked what steps the government was taking to revitalise them as platforms for youth advocacy. Mordi said RM2.5mil was allocated last year to support 431 youth organisations under the Youth Development and Rakan Muda Assistance Fund, adding that the allocation would continue this year.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 15:14 UTC