Let's be proactive in driving national growth of esports, says Ti Lian Ker


Ti (right) and Young Malaysians Movement Pahang chairman Raishawn Chong (left) presenting the trophy to team M8HEXA at the end of the tournament.

KUANTAN: Despite the challenges associated with esports, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker believes its potential benefits clearly outweigh the risks.

Ti said among the main difficulties was the negative perception that esports leads to gambling, as well as a lack of understanding on how esports work.

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