Ee Wei receives RM50,000 from Melaka govt after success in Paris
The Star Online - Sport·2025-09-09 08:01
MELAKA: The Melaka government has presented a special incentive of RM50,000 to national badminton champion Toh Ee Wei, who hails from the state, for her mixed doubles victory at the World Championships in Paris.
Chief minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh stated that Ee Wei’s success in winning the mixed doubles event not only brought honour to Malaysia on the international stage but also made the people of Melaka proud.
“The state government deeply appreciates Toh Ee Wei’s achievement in bringing honour to the state and the country. This special incentive is hoped to inspire more Melaka-born individuals to achieve success on the world stage,” he said after receiving a visit from Ee Wei at the Chief Minister’s office in Seri Negeri Ayer Keroh yesterday.
He added that during their meeting, Ee Wei had also expressed her desire to establish a badminton academy in Melaka to nurture more new talents in the sport.
“The state government welcomes this proposal as it will not only contribute significantly to sports development but also serve as a platform for her to give back to her home state,” he said. — Bernama
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