Kuala Lumpur:The long-standing reward rates under the National Sports Incentive Scheme (SHAKAM) are set to be reviewed, with an announcement on the decision expected soon, as stated by Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the minister acknowledged that the decision to review the rates comes after concerns were raised by stakeholders, including athletes and the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Federation (PSM). Dr Mohammed Taufiq highlighted the need for a review in a post on his official Facebook page, noting that the current rates have been in place for a significant period.

PSM President Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan previously advocated for a revision of the reward rates for team events, especially those with more than five players. He emphasized the need for incentives that reflect the athletes' dedication and sacrifices, citing the disparity between the RM80,000 reward for individual gold medalists and the RM15,000 awarded to each athlete in team sepak takraw events.

The call for a review is further supported by the national sepak takraw team's main tekong, Syahir Rosdi, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the incentives received after contributing to the national team's gold medal win at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, ending a 36-year wait.