Malaysia’s e-sports scene is booming — and the jobs go far beyond pro gamers
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to...
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The 26-year-old said he was drawn to e-sports because it allowed him to relax, have fun and connect with friends.
“When I started following e-sports, I became interested in watching how players compete, how teams play differently and how the games can become so intense,” he told Bernama recently.
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- Sep 20, 2026
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