THE Teluk Bahang constituency has the potential to be developed as a hub for esports, which is now gaining traction among the youths ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started, according to Balik Pulau MP Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik.
In promoting the trendy esports among the youths nowadays, Muhammad Bakhtiar pointed out that the constituency could become a place to support the development of gaming experience.
“It is our hope to see our youths, especially in the constituency, involved in a healthy programme rather than being dragged into any unhealthy activities.
“They can be easily swayed by peers’ negative influence, which will affect their upbringing.
“However, through this esports initiative, the youths can at least spend their leisure time beneficially.
“In fact, some of the professional e-gamers have become the top earners as well,” he told Buletin Mutiara after witnessing the one-day esports competition at Dewan MBPP in Teluk Bahang today.
A total of 36 youths took part in the YB Datuk Muhamad Bakhtiar Wan Chik’s Cup. The top three winners will earn RM1,000, RM500 and RM300 respectively.
Teluk Bahang Sports Club president Sohairi Nazari appreciated Muhammad Bakhtiar’s effort to organise the event, in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
“We have been planning this event for a long time.
“It has been extended for a few times due to the pandemic,” he said.
Sohairi also hoped more youths would take up the esports challenge as it is one of the activities that does not require physical contact during this pandemic.
Story by Edmund Lee
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