In the spirit of national pride and support, MILO®, Malaysians’ favourite nutritious beverage brand, is contributing a total of more than half a million Ringgit to celebrate and honour the nation’s Olympic heroes. This will see the 56 athletes who competed in the Olympic Games and those who will be competing in the upcoming Paralympic Games receiving RM10,000 each, recognising their inspiring dedication and performances uniting the nation.
A handover ceremony was held with YB Puan Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports, demonstrating MILO®’s ongoing commitment to nurturing sports talent in Malaysia. Also in attendance was YBhg Ts. Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Secretary-General, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Encik Abdul Rashid Yaakub, Director General, National Sports Council.
YB Puan Hannah Yeoh commented, “Thank you MILO for sponsoring and contributing RM10,000 to each of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes. This contribution will undoubtedly motivate our athletes to continue striving to excel in sports and bring honour to our country.”
Ng Su Yen, Business Executive Officer, MILO®, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad, said, “For over 70 years, MILO® has been privileged to play a part in the journey of Malaysian athletes, from their early days in school sports to representing our nation on the global stage. This contribution is our way of saying thank you to these incredible individuals who inspire us. We have seen many amazing athletes grow through our grassroots programmes, and now they are showing the world what Malaysians can achieve. By supporting all our Olympic and Paralympic athletes, we recognise their hard work and encourage Malaysia’s future sporting champions.”
The contribution will benefit the 26 Malaysian Olympic athletes who competed in Paris and 30 Paralympic athletes preparing for the upcoming games. This initiative builds upon MILO®’s long-standing partnership with the Olympic Council of Malaysia, which dates back to the 1950s. For over seven decades, MILO® has supported Malaysian contingents competing in the Olympic Games and other international multi-sports events, creating opportunities to hone their talents and represent the country on the global stage.
MILO®’s commitment to nurturing sports talent in Malaysia is further reflected through its various initiatives, including the MILO-MSSM national school sports competition, which has benefitted millions of school children over the past 60 years. The brand’s philosophy that “Sports is a great teacher” aligns with its efforts to inspire and support athletes at all levels.
