{
  "id": 19663126,
  "title": "Melaka poised to become national esports training hub",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/melaka-poised-to-become-national-esports-training-hub",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1576407/melaka-poised-become-national-esports-training-hub"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka may soon establish itself as the national esports training hub in Malaysia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The proposal has garnered support from Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who confirmed the transformation of Mara's TVET institutions in Melaka into a national esports training center. Zahid emphasized his desire to host a world-level esports championship in Melaka in 2028, expressing preference over other potential host locations such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor. The state government is urged to provide full sponsorship if Melaka is chosen as the host venue. Zahid urged for strengthening esports development in Melaka to produce teams for state, national, and international competitions, hoping that Merlimau-based teams may emerge as state champions and challenge for the national title.",
  "summary": "JASIN: Melaka could become the country's national esports training hub, with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in the state set to be developed into a centre to nurture professional players.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}