by Khairul Azran Hussin
SHAH ALAM, Jan 29 — The Selangor government has provided a RM40,000 allocation to each of its state constituencies for the maintenance and repair works of sports infrastructure and facilities.
State Youth, Sports, and Human Capital Development Committee chairman Mohd Khairuddin Othman said the Selangor administration wants to ensure the sports infrastructure and facilities are well-maintained while at the same time, foster the interest in sports among the people.
"We want to provide the people with more sports facilities, including mini stadiums as well as upgrading the football fields and futsal courts.
“An additional RM20,000 has also been allocated to each local authorities (PBTs) to organise the Selangor's Pesta Sukan Generasi Muda" he told Selangorkini today.
Mohd Khairuddin added that the state government had proposed long-term planning to have smart partnerships between PBTs and the private sectors to develop the sports infrastructure and facilities in Selangor.
The Selangor government had in its 2020 Budget announced a RM9.24million allocation to boost the sports industry as well as the upgrade of existing infrastructure.
The allocation includes a RM10million funds to strengthen the Selangor Red Giants football team.
