Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed praised the role that Malayan Railways Ltd (KTMB) has played in supporting the initiatives of Yakeb in giving former athletes a platform to be back in the mainstream.
Yakeb chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed said EPF contributions are athletes’ future savings for retirement while Socso contributions would help preserve their welfare if they encounter accidents, injuries or other diseases.
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports