KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that there will be no cuts to sports programmes despite economic pressures.
Stressing that athlete welfare remains a top government priority. He said the government is committed to strengthening sports development while ensuring funding remains intact.
Speaking at the National Sports Awards 2025, Anwar said spending should prioritise athletes over excessive ceremonial costs.
He added that improvements in training facilities, welfare support and development programmes will continue.
Noting that Malaysia’s sporting progress must be sustained through stronger support systems for athletes.
