No to violence: Authorities must do thorough investigation on assault on footballers

Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah speaking to reporters after attending a Raya open house in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The authorities must thoroughly investigate the recent attacks on three Malaysian footballers, says Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

He said it was alarming to see athletes, especially those who have represented Malaysia, being targeted in these incidents.