By Yasmin Ramlan
SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The state government is considering establishing specific facilities for e-sports gamers to help boost the industry further, said state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi.
Acknowledging the absence of policies on the legal operation of e-sports training, Najwan assured that the state government is actively seeking a solution.
"We do not currently have a policy regarding e-sports facilities, except for cyber cafes. The same applies to issues such as snooker centres that are frequently raised by Gombak Setia (assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham).
"Therefore, we are scrutinising all related issues, including (the possibility of establishing) e-sports gaming houses, to collectively draft policies and find the best solutions for effectively implementing training programmes,” he said in the State Legislative Assembly, here, today.
Najwan was responding to Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, who highlighted the need for legally-operated e-sports gaming houses, as many players currently train in residential or industrial areas.
Izuan said many gaming houses today remain unregulated, lack proper licences and are facing issues with local authorities.
He said this situation poses problems for the growing talent pool of e-sports players in the state.
