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The Sun
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- The Sun
Parents should encourage children to take up chess
PARENTS should encourage their children to take up chess, which has been proven to stimulate thinking and enhance mental sharpness, said Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She said chess is a unique sport as it is inclusive and can be participated by everyone, regardless of age, gender and physical ability. 'This sport is not limited by age, gender or even physical ability. We see that there are people with different differences, including people with disabilities, who can and are capable of playing chess. 'We encourage parents and families, especially in the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary constituency, to support their children's participation in chess. We want to ensure children do not get involved in negative activities,' she said at the launch of the 2025 National Open Team Chess Championships-PMX Trophy here today. Dr Wan Azizah, who is the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also thanked the Malaysian Chess Federation for their continuous efforts in developing the sport of chess in the country through regular seminars, training classes and competitions held almost every weekend. She stressed that such tournaments are not just about competition, but are also an important platform for producing new national chess talent, including Malaysia's first Grandmaster. 'This tournament is not just a competition, it is a call to action and we want to produce our first Grandmaster... and we also want a woman Grandmaster,' she said. As such, she stressed the importance of integrated collaboration between the Youth and Sports Ministry, Education Ministry, Higher Education Ministry as well as chess associations and clubs to strengthen the sport's development ecosystem. Meanwhile, MCF president Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah Sanusi said 350 participants are competing in the four-day championships, which began today, to elevate team chess events in Malaysia. The tournament retains the format from last year, using the standard time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, over seven rounds using the Swiss system. A total cash prize of RM30,000 is up for grabs, including RM6,000 for the champions, as well as special awards for the top three state chess associations.
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Barnama
Parents Should Encourage Children To Take Up Chess
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Parents should encourage their children to take up chess, which has been proven to stimulate thinking and enhance mental sharpness, said Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She said chess is a unique sport as it is inclusive and can be participated by everyone, regardless of age, gender and physical ability. 'This sport is not limited by age, gender or even physical ability. We see that there are people with different differences, including people with disabilities, who can and are capable of playing chess. 'We encourage parents and families, especially in the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary constituency, to support their children's participation in chess. We want to ensure children do not get involved in negative activities,' she said at the launch of the 2025 National Open Team Chess Championships-PMX Trophy here today. Dr Wan Azizah, who is the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also thanked the Malaysian Chess Federation for their continuous efforts in developing the sport of chess in the country through regular seminars, training classes and competitions held almost every weekend. She stressed that such tournaments are not just about competition, but are also an important platform for producing new national chess talent, including Malaysia's first Grandmaster. 'This tournament is not just a competition, it is a call to action and we want to produce our first Grandmaster… and we also want a woman Grandmaster,' she said. As such, she stressed the importance of integrated collaboration between the Youth and Sports Ministry, Education Ministry, Higher Education Ministry as well as chess associations and clubs to strengthen the sport's development ecosystem. Meanwhile, MCF president Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah Sanusi said 350 participants are competing in the four-day championships, which began today, to elevate team chess events in Malaysia.
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Wan Azizah calls for chess to be key in youth development
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has called for greater national ambition in chess, describing the sport as a vital platform to develop sharper, more resilient minds among young Malaysians. Officiating at the 2025 National Open Team Chess Championship at the International Youth Centre (IYC) today, the Bandar Tun Razak member of parliament said chess nurtures critical thinking and mental discipline, especially among children and teenagers. "Chess stimulates thinking and intelligence. It is not limited by age, gender or physical ability." She urged Malaysia to aim higher in international competition. "We must be bold in setting high targets for the sport's international development, including producing our first Malaysian Grandmaster — and ideally, our first female Grandmaster." Wan Azizah also said the sport could help steer youth away from harmful distractions and negative online influences. "We want young people to think critically so that they don't fall into online scams or negative activities. Chess teaches them to plan ahead, analyse and focus," she said. The four-day championship features 58 teams and 350 players, including a team from Kazakhstan and six teams representing the disabled community. Organised by the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) and Chess Hub Sdn Bhd, it remains the only open-format national team chess tournament in the country. MCF president Akram Shah Munavvar said the team-based format is aligned with global standards like the Chess Olympiad and aims to develop both grassroots and elite-level talent. "Team chess forces players to think strategically not just as individuals but as a unit. It gives them a pathway to international team events." He added that Malaysia is on the verge of producing its first Grandmasters, with rising talent like International Master Poh Yu Tian just a few steps away from earning the title. MCF executive secretary Najib Abdul Wahab said the event also marked a milestone in national support for the sport. "This is the first time both the prime minister and the first lady have attended chess events in the same month. It's a historic feat for the chess community," he said. The championship continues through the weekend at IYC.
