KBS will lodge a police report if the Warzone World Championship proceeds without ministry approval, citing safety concerns and violent content.
THE Youth and Sports Ministry will take stern action including lodging a police report if the Warzone World Championship combat event proceeds as scheduled in December.
Minister Hannah Yeoh confirmed the event cannot proceed as it lacks official ministry approval despite promotional activities already underway.
“Although they have started promoting the event, it is not listed in KBS’s approved events,” she said after launching the Jaguh Rakan Muda reality TV programme.
Yeoh emphasised that organisers must obtain ministry approval before hosting any sports competition, particularly those involving foreign participants.
The application process typically requires 30 days to ensure participant and spectator safety through insurance and permit verification.
Public feedback, especially from parents, has shown strong opposition to the event due to concerns about violent content.
“Many parents were angry after seeing the promotional video showing children fighting,” Yeoh noted.
She highlighted the government’s firm stance against supporting content that promotes violence or bullying amid current trends.
“I don’t care how many views you get — I have a responsibility, and we are enforcing our Safe Sport Code,” Yeoh stated.
All sports events involving international participation must obtain approval from the Sports Commissioner of Malaysia under the Sports Development Act 1997.
The championship’s promotional video drew public criticism for featuring a fight scene between child fighters from Malaysia and Indonesia. – Bernama
