Sarawak's Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, affirmed the state's commitment to youth football development despite challenges like player poaching by other states offering higher salaries. He acknowledged the uncertain future of Sarawakian football due to player and sponsorship issues, highlighting national football scene inconsistencies. While supporting private sector involvement with clubs, he emphasized the difficulty for government bodies to support underperforming, privately-run teams unless substantial private funding, like that from Johor royalty, is available.
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