Malaysia's First eSports Docuseries Set To Inspire Passionate Gamers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- eSports fans in Malaysia will soon be able to enjoy a five-part docuseries chronicling the rise of eSports and the gaming industry in Malaysia over the last 14 years. Titled Jalur 14, the series will feature 14 Malaysian eSports icons including internationally-acclaimed players such as Chai ‘Mushi’ Yee Fung, Ng ‘YamateH’ Wei Poong, and Malaysia’s first Esports gold medallist Dr Yew Weng Kean, along with industry young blood such as Mohd Fariz ‘Soloz’ Zakaria, Ahmad Fuad ‘Fredo’ Razali and Andriyana ‘Chuchu Gaming’ Mohamed Ghazali. The series which premieres on selected channels on Nov 26, will tell the "zero-to-hero" tales of the players as they share their struggles, challenges and experiences on their path to success in putting the Jalur Gemilang on the world map. At its online launch Monday, Youth and Sports Minister Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the ministry continued to believe in the potential of eSports and the gaming industry. "With RM15 million allocated for eSports in the recent budget announcement, we want our initiatives to create opportunities that will upskill and develop our youth who are passionate about this industry. We’re very proud of the talents highlighted in Jalur 14," he added. He hoped the docuseries would go on to inspire passionate gamers to become key movers in Malaysia’s eSports industry. Reezal Merican also said that there was a need for structures and mechanisms to protect the welfare and rights of eSports players. "The players are the backbone of the entire industry, and a sustainable ecosystem doesn’t exploit and leave their players unprotected," he added. Watch the first episode of Jalur 14 at 9 pm on Nov 26, on eGG Network Astro CH800, available to all Astro subscribers. -- BERNAMA