Malaysian MP Calls For Equal Treatment & Support For Esports Athletes

During a parliamentary session in the House Of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat), Bangi Member Of Parliament (MP) Syahredzan Johan spoke out about how esports (and esports athletes) should receive more official support and acknowledgement in Malaysia. He said: "The purpose of ESI (Esports Integrated) is to spearhead the development of esports in M...

Government Can Do More To Market Local Games, Says Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan

During a parliamentary session in the House Of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) earlier today, Bangi Member Of Parliament (MP) Syahredzan Johan spoke out about what the Malaysian government can do to further support the Malaysian games industry in addition to financial assistance or funding. He said (via Astro Awani): "With permission, I would li...

LEAP 2023 Season 1: Grand Finals – Recap & Results

Last Saturday, gaming fans and esports enthusiasts celebrated the Liga Esports Antara Parlimen (LEAP) Season 1 Grand Finals at the ATO Gaming Cafe in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Qualified players from team Setiawangsa and team Bangi competed for 4 major game titles - Fifa 23, GigaBash, Street Fighter 6, and Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Furthermor...

LEAP 2023: Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan On Esports & Gaming

If you haven't heard, the dates for Season 1 LEAP has finally been announced! LEAP is all about bringing amateur e-sports and grassroots competitions back in action. Not just that, but several parliamentary constituents will be participating. Among them is MP Syahredzan Johan representing Bangi!  Syahredzan Johan has continued to make waves in ...