KAJANG, Jan 12 — The Safe Sports Code introduced by the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) last year will be implemented in all mainstream schools this year, said its deputy minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
This is necessary given the large groups involved in sports activities at school level and the Code was already extended to sports schools and universities last year by the Education Ministry (MOE) and higher education institutions (IPT).
“In schools, various individuals, including athletes, teachers, parents and coaches, actively participate in sports. Therefore, the Safe Sports Code functions as a crucial guideline that should be widely disseminated throughout society.
“When this code is successfully introduced in schools, we want it to be implemented for co-curricular activities, as well as physical education and health classes,” he told the press after officiating the National Women’s Sports Challenge Championship at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten) today.
The Safe Sports Code introduced by KBS is a guide and reference for all sports communities on the scope of safe sports and responsibilities in the conduct of sports activities, especially those involving child athletes.
The Code, which also includes a Code of Conduct, is used to handle sexual harassment complaints in the sports industry.
Commenting on the National Women’s Sports Challenge Championship, Adam emphasised the need to enhance the organisation of open sporting events like this to narrow the gender gap and foster greater community involvement in sports.
The championship, organised by KBS, aimed to involve 3,500 participants at the zone and national levels, involving four sports events: netball, handball, volleyball, and electronic sports (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang).
— Bernama
