After numerous accounts of sexual harassment & abuse at the elite level of sports came to light last year, a bill is being drafted that aims to ensure a safe environment in all levels of local sports. Backed by Youth & Sports Minister Datuk Seri Faizal Azumu, whose set out a goal to create a new standard of care when it comes to reporting, training, policies, procedures, and periodic safety system reviews affecting all sports organizations across the country. Looking to get it through to parliament by the end of the year, the Malaysia Safe Sport Act is spearheaded by Commonwealth and SEA Games champion, former gymnast Sarina Sundara Rajah, as she joins us on the show diving into what the bill entails.

Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Daryl Ong

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