KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) have always stood by their commitment to ensuring experienced local wushu coaches are competitively remunerated in recognition of their expertise and contributions to Malaysian sports.
The statement comes in response to media reports highlighting a suggestion by the Wushu Federation of Malaysia to raise salaries for local coaches to at least RM8,000 per month.
NSC clarified that under the 2024 National Coaches Employment Scheme, nine local coaches who are also former national athletes are already receiving monthly salaries exceeding RM8,000.
“The remuneration rate is determined based on several key criteria, including academic qualifications, experience and current performance throughout their service as national coaches,” the statement said.
Beyond base salaries, NSC urged National Sports Associations to proactively appreciate coaches through additional incentives.
“Associations such as the Badminton Association of Malaysia and the Football Association of Malaysia already provide extra support to strengthen the welfare and motivation of their coaches,” the statement noted.
The NSC Management Board said they had approved the restructuring of the employment scheme involving an increase in basic salary rates of between 25% and 40% beginning Jan 1, 2024.
“In addition to the basic salary, local coaches also receive a Special Coaching Allowance and are eligible to be considered for salary increments every two years based on performance evaluations,” NSC said.
In addition, coaches are also entitled to incentives under the Coaches Incentive Scheme amounting to 20% of the value of athletes’ victories under the National Athlete Victory Prize Scheme (Shakam) and the Youth Athlete Victory Prize Scheme (Shakar). — Bernama
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