Celebrated by Malaysians for his remarkable physique and achievements, Datuk Mohd Syarul Azman Mahen Abdullah, casually known as Mike Mahen, believes that the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) should implement a pension scheme for non-Olympic athletes.
There are approximately more than 300 former Malaysian athletes who have represented Malaysia in the world's biggest sporting event since the nation's first participation in the tournament in 1956.
This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
