Minister Hannah calls on sports associations to reduce political influence and focus on development.
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged sports associations in the country to reduce political practices including during elections for new leadership.
“Politics should stay with political parties. Sports associations should focus on sports activities,“ she said at the Netball Super League 2025 Clinic organised by Astro here today. Hannah said accusations during AGMs or elections in sports associations are not unusual and said the Sports Commissioner would take action if wrongdoing is proven.
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