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Budget 2025: experts call for sports facilitator role to fix facility maintenance | Scoop
Bukit Jalil National Stadium. - Scoop file pic, October 14, 2024
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Budget 2025: experts call for sports facilitator role to fix facility maintenance

Experts urge the introduction of a sports facilitator position to ensure consistent upkeep of world-class venues and enhance the longevity of Malaysia's sports infrastructure

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Adam Zamri
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12:04 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is celebrated as an exceptional host nation, boasting world-class sports facilities. However, the stunning venues that have once showcased the world’s elite athletes are not consistently maintained in peak condition.

Maintaining the aesthetic appeal of sports facilities across the country poses a significant challenge, and this concern extends beyond just the national sports hub at Kuala Lumpur Sports City in Bukit Jalil.

More concerning is the fact that stadiums and sports centres in several states are not in optimal condition, even as we continue to encourage the public to adopt more active lifestyles in our effort to establish the country as a sporting nation.

Thus, it is time for the national budget’s sports agenda to focus more on sustainability and maintenance.

One solution, suggested by sports activist Khalilul Rahman, founder of PadangBolaSepak.com and director of K2K Juara, is to introduce a sports facilitator role to manage facilities at sports centres and stadiums. 

This would ensure that venues are kept in top condition, particularly under the Malaysia Stadium Corporation.

Speaking to Scoop, Khalilul pointed out that stadium maintenance is a recurring issue, one that often gets overlooked despite frequent concerns being raised. 

“For instance, just last year, the condition of the grass at Stadium Bukit Jalil frequently made headlines, raising concerns among foreign coaches who feared it could lead to injuries.

“We focus too much on building world-class facilities, but we often forget that we also need qualified individuals to manage these facilities,” said Khalilul.

Khalilul stressed that stadium management requires expertise, and other countries have long-established training and certifications for this role.

He also added that Malaysia must take the maintenance of sports centres and stadiums seriously, and this effort should not be focused solely around the Klang Valley.

“We can develop experts in this field. If the government is serious, they could gather a team of officials and send them abroad to gain experience in managing and maintaining stadiums and sports centres for a period of three to six months, then bring them back to apply that knowledge in Malaysia.

“We want our stadiums and sports centres to be in top condition, and we don’t want them to fall into disrepair when it’s time to use them, leading to the usual finger-pointing and blame game,” he added.

A review of the Malaysia Stadium Corporation’s organisational structure shows no dedicated position for stadium management.

Currently, the field unit oversees the condition of the fields, while the landscape and cleaning unit is responsible for the surrounding areas.

This year’s national budget allocated RM50 million to upgrade and maintain youth and sports facilities, especially those with poor infrastructure. 

However, the need for skilled management remains a key factor in ensuring these facilities remain in top form. — October 14, 2024

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