Kuala lumpur: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has instructed the National Sports Council (MSN) to obtain a full report from Malaysia Athletics (MA) over the recent withdrawal of athlete Danish Irfan Tamrin, which has sparked widespread attention. She said the move was to ensure the issue is resolved as quickly as possible, as she views it as a serious matter.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Yeoh emphasized that conclusions cannot be drawn solely on social media reports. She confirmed that an investigation is underway. If any misconduct is discovered, MSN will take appropriate action, she stated at a press conference regarding the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) grants.

Previously, allegations circulated online that the national sprinter was forced to write a letter to withdraw from Malaysia's 4x100 metre relay squad at the SEA Games in Thailand. This has sparked discontent among netizens, who claim it is evidence of cronyism within Malaysia's sports industry.

Meanwhile, Yeoh insisted that all decisions regarding athlete selection must be made professionally and based on merit. She stressed the importance of considering factors such as timing, distance, and current performance. Yeoh assured parents that athlete selection is based on merit to avoid any potential loss for Malaysia.