KUALA LUMPUR – The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), through Esports Integrated (ESI) — an initiative under Impact Integrated — has opened online applications for the KBS Esports Fund (DEK) 2025. Applications are open from today until 31 July.
In a statement today, KBS said the results will be announced on August 28, with successful applicants required to carry out their approved programmes between September and November 2025.
Now in its third year, the DEK programme has been allocated RM1.5 million for 2025 — an increase of RM500,000 compared to last year.
“The provision of DEK is part of KBS’s ongoing efforts to support the continued growth of the rapidly expanding esports sector,” the statement said.
Since its launch in 2023, DEK has supported more than 80 grassroots esports initiatives across Malaysia, including tournament organisation, talent development, digital content creation, and community engagement activities.
The fund offers opportunities for a wider range of organisations, community clubs, content creators and local organisers to contribute to Malaysia’s evolving esports ecosystem, in line with the core values of creativity and confidence under the Malaysia Madani concept.
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the fund is more than just financial support — it reflects KBS’s trust and commitment to the growing potential of esports.
“DEK aligns with our aspiration to make sports, including esports, accessible to all through a whole-of-nation approach. With DEK, we aim to ensure that industry players can fully capitalise on this opportunity to drive a more progressive, inclusive and competitive national esports ecosystem,” he said.
To help applicants prepare strong proposals and better understand the evaluation process, KBS — through ESI — will hold DEK engagement sessions for industry stakeholders, including educational institutions, youth and sports organisations, and community groups.
Dates and locations for these sessions will be announced soon. Interested applicants can visit www.esportsintegrated.com/danaesukankbs or email [email protected] for more information about DEK 2025. — June 4, 2025