Malaysia announces first ever para Esports league

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s first ever Para Malaysia Esports League 2021 (Para MEL21) is calling for registrations through the national esports platform, esukan.gg with a prize pool of RM10,000.

In line with the Malaysian government’s objective to develop the esports scene while providing a safe and inclusive ecosystem for the local gaming community, Para MEL21 aims to encourage aspiring athletes on their esports journey.

Para MEL21 is a month-long tournament organised by Techninier and Esports Integrated (ESI), an initiative to catalyse a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive esports ecosystem under the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) and is supported by Malaysia Disability Youth Council (MBOKU).

Endorsed by KBS, the tournament is a part of the National Esports Blueprint to promote inclusivity within the local esports ecosystem through programmatic approach.

Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said “Providing opportunity for all to participate has always been the backbone of KBS’s programs and initiatives, and this includes esports."

"As a continuation to the hugely successful Malaysia Esports League 2021 (MEL21) that concluded on September 1, KBS through ESI would like to expand the league specifically for PWD," he added.

Para MEL21 will run from now till October 24.

Throughout the month, all players registered on esukan.gg can also participate in the Hebat Challenge featuring Techninier’s self-developed game Super Jones for a RM1,000 prize.

The main Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBGM) para-esports tournament will be held on 18-24 October where players will battle it out in respective solo and squad categories for the total prize pool of RM10,000.

“This tournament is the first step Malaysia is taking to open doors to more opportunities and empower PWD esports players to break out in the professional scene, and Techninier actively supports them on every level,” said Datuk Lion Peh, the CEO of Techninier.

Esports, through competition and peripheral activities such as streaming, hosting and casting, is a healthy and viable career option for PWD.” said Ahmed Faris Amir, CEO of ESI.

Meanwhile, President of MBM Jufitri Joha hopes this will encourage more youths who are interested in esports to register on Esukan.gg so that we can provide them with the best resources to realize their esports dream.”

“This is a historic event as we promote inclusivity through esports," said Faiz Shuhaimi, the President of MBOKU. He also hopes 'all youths with disability would grab this opportunity to register and join the tournament'.

Additionally, the PUBG champions of Malaysia Esports League 2021 (MEL21) have been invited to participate in a PUBGM Show Match on October 9 in conjunction with the Malaysia Esports Festival, which is open to all registered players.

Registrations are open on https://paramel.esukan.gg