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A huge boost: The 2020 Budget will seek to nurture more world-class women athletes like diver Pandelela Rinong.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s former squash queen Datuk Nicol David has given the thumbs-up to the government for their commitment to help women in sports in their fight for equality.

In the 2020 Budget, the government has allocated RM10mil for women in sports.

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