By Yusliza Yakimir Abd Talib
KUALA SELANGOR, July 23 — The rapidly growing e-sports industry has the potential to provide promising career opportunities with substantial income, according to the state executive councillor for youth and sports Mohd Khairuddin Othman.
He said this has been proven as many individuals are being offered jobs as professional players by e-sports companies, with high salaries.
“Currently, the state government is of the view to recognise e-sports as a game or professional field which offers career opportunities and a substantial income.
“In other words, e-sports is no longer just a game at mamak stalls or a time-wasting activity but instead has become a profession,” Mohd Khairuddin said.
Mohd Khairuddin was speaking at the officiation of the second phase of the Selangor XTIV e-Sports Robotics Skills programme, at Dewan MPKS Saujana Utama in Sungai Buloh yesterday.
He added the state government is taking a middle-ground approach in adapting to the current changes which have emerged due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
However, it remains a challenge when it comes to helping parents understand that e-sports is not merely a time-wasting activity.
“When technology changes, whether we like it or not, the state government must accept this change while addressing the problems and challenges faced by youths today,” Mohd Khairuddin said.
