13 Feb 2026

A Golden Tribute for SEA Games Sepak Takraw Champions

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KUALA LUMPUR, 11 February 2026 – The Persekutuan Sepaktakraw Malaysia (PSM), together with its Official Partner Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), recently honoured the National Sepak Takraw Squad following their historic performance at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, at an appreciation ceremony held at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). The occasion was marked by the presentation of an exclusive, one-of-a-kind 999.9 commemorative gold coin by TM to each SEA Games gold medallist, symbolising TM’s pride in having supported the national squad’s journey to the top of the podium.

The national squad delivered a proud milestone for Malaysian sport, securing two gold medals and three bronze medals, including a long-awaited victory in the Men’s Team Regu event - reclaiming the gold after 34 years. This reflects years of commitment, discipline and perseverance within the team, backed by support from TM as the Official Partner of the national squad.

The appreciation ceremony brought together players, coaches, and officials to acknowledge not only the medals won, but the collective journey behind the success. In addition to the commemorative gold coins presented to gold medallists, TM also presented TM-PSM limited-edition jackets to the wider squad, coaches and PSM officials.

The PSM President, Dato’ Mohd Sumali Reduan said the SEA Games success marked a renewed confidence and chapter for the sport. “Ending a 34-year wait for gold is deeply meaningful for the sport and for the country, and is the result of years of hard work, sacrifice and belief by our athletes and coaches.  We are grateful for the strong partnership with TM, whose continued support has played an important role in strengthening the squad’s preparation and confidence. We hope that this achievement will inspire more young Malaysians to take up the sport, pursue their potential, and one day represent the nation with pride.”

TM Group Chief Executive Officer, Amar Huzaimi Md Deris said, “As a nation builder, TM is proud to uplift Malaysian sepak takraw and contribute to the squad’s journey to reclaim gold after a 34-year wait. Through our continued partnership in a sport deeply rooted in our national heritage, we remain steadfast in advancing its growth while elevating Malaysian sepak takraw’s presence on regional and international stages. This reflects our greater purpose to empower communities through sports that foster unity and inclusivity, while reinforcing TM’s aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030.”

The collaboration between PSM and TM was formalised in May 2025, which supports the national squad’s participation in major regional and international tournaments, including the ASTAF Asian Cup, SEA Games, Asian Games and ISTAF World Cup. TM also supports sepak takraw talent development through programmes such as the National Sepak Takraw Development Programme (NSTDP) and Kursus Latihan Asas Sukan (KLAS). Through this partnership, PSM and TM share a commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s sporting ecosystem, nurturing national talent and ensuring grassroots sports like sepak takraw continue to empower unity, pride and aspiration for generations to come.

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