KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government has increased the allocation for the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) from RM1 million this year to RM2.5 million in 2027 to strengthen the welfare of national athletes, particularly retirees.
YAKEB Allocation Increased To Boost Athlete Welfare
Dewan Rakyat, athletes, welfare, YAKEB, TVET, KBS
BE Bernama 
Key takeaways
The government increased YAKEB's allocation to RM2.5 million by 2027 to improve athlete welfare, including mental health support and training programs.
- YAKEB's budget increased from RM1 million to RM2.5 million by 2027 for athlete welfare.
- Over 1,000 athletes received assistance in 2024, with numbers rising to 1,478 in 2025.
- The ministry introduced mental health protocols and prioritized technical and personal development in training.
Summarised automatically by AI from the original article by Bernama. AI can make mistakes, so check the original for details.
Read the full story on Bernama That's the opening of the story. The full piece is published by Bernama.
Continue reading ↗ Story details
- Published
- Section
- news
- Format
- Article
- Original
- bernama.com ↗
Topics
Related reporting
3 stories on this topic from 3 sources, oldest first.
- Free Malaysia Today ATP eyes US$350mil player compensation, welfare boost by 2028
- Bernama YAKEB Allocation Increased To Boost Athlete Welfare (this story)