Health News Digest: Is eSport a Sport?

The Bigger Picture Team

26-Nov-18 16:00

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We bring the latest in health news. In the Budget 2019 announcement, RM10mil was allocated to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to develop eSports. Should eSports be part of the school curriculum?

Produced by: Tina Carmillia and Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: The Bigger Picture Team

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