Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has officially left the investigation of an alleged corruption case involving a RM7 million squash court in Kuala Lumpur in the hands of the relevant authorities. Minister Dr. Mohammed Taufiq Johari confirmed that KBS is prepared to provide full cooperation, especially to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), to facilitate the investigation.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr. Mohammed Taufiq emphasized KBS's commitment to uphold good governance principles and stressed the ministry's willingness to support the authorities in maintaining transparency. He highlighted that KBS aims to remain clean and ethical, ensuring no compromise on any cases, particularly those involving the ministry.
Dr. Mohammed Taufiq made these remarks while addressing reporters after the Terengganu-level Rakan Muda X Play True Day Fiesta 2026 and the inauguration of the Terengganu Water Sports Complex. The issue came to light on April 14 when media reports disclosed the remand of a chief executive officer of a statutory body for five days. The individual is allegedly involved in a corruption case worth approximately RM1 million, related to a squash court construction contract.
The report suggested that the payment was intended to facilitate the approval of a contractor's claims associated with the RM7 million squash court project. In a separate matter, Dr. Mohammed Taufiq addressed the decision not to establish a centralized games village for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 in Selangor. This decision was made by the host with the consensus of representatives from all states during a previous SUKMA Supreme Committee meeting.
Dr. Mohammed Taufiq clarified that although KBS is coordinating the event, the decision was a collective one initiated by the host. He mentioned that all committee members were given the chance to express their opinions, and a consensus was reached. He also responded to requests by some parties to reconsider the RM100 daily subsidy for athletes due to the absence of a games village, stating that the ministry plans to discuss the issue with the host, Selangor, to find the best solution.