Youth and Sports Minister: No Need to Prolong Issue of Inverted Jalur Gemilang on Lee Zii Jia’s Jersey
PUTRAJAYA, December 19 – Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has deemed the apology issued by Victor over the inverted Jalur Gemilang on Lee Zii Jia’s jersey as sufficient and unnecessary to prolong the issue.
Hannah believes that Zii Jia had no intention of disrespecting the country and urged other managers and athletes to take such issues seriously to prevent a recurrence.
"In my opinion, the apology has been issued from Victor. I have not checked if Zii Jia’s team has issued an apology. For me, I feel that it’s sufficient for now," she said after the KBS Sports Fund 2025 press conference today.
The National Sports Council (NSC) has been tasked with looking into the matter and coming up with a draft for her. "Then we will update the guidelines to prevent such issues from happening," she added.
On another matter, Hannah is scheduled to hold a meeting in January with Team LZJ regarding the Road to Gold programme.
Zii Jia was caught in controversy after he was seen wearing a jersey with the Malaysian flag stitched upside down during the BWF World Tour Finals recently.
Meanwhile, when asked about a potential meeting with national track cycling champion Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, Hannah said that it is likely to take place next year as everybody is winding down due to the year-end.
NSC has given the Malaysian National Cycling Federation until December 31 to confirm Mohd Azizulhasni’s participation in the Podium Programme next year.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the issue of the inverted Jalur Gemilang on Lee Zii Jia’s jersey has been deemed resolved, with no further action required. The Youth and Sports Minister has expressed confidence in the apology issued by Victor and has urged other managers and athletes to take similar issues seriously to prevent a recurrence.
FAQs
Q: What is the current status of the issue of the inverted Jalur Gemilang on Lee Zii Jia’s jersey?
A: The issue has been deemed resolved, with the Youth and Sports Minister deeming the apology issued by Victor as sufficient.
Q: Will further action be taken on this issue?
A: No, according to the Youth and Sports Minister, there is no need to prolong the issue.
Q: What is the next step for the National Sports Council (NSC) in this matter?
A: The NSC has been tasked with looking into the matter and coming up with a draft for the Youth and Sports Minister.