KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10 -- Putrajaya will close loopholes in the Sports Development Act to curb rigging and corruption, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, amid growing concern over criminal elements infiltrating the multi-billion ringgit e-sports industry.

Yeoh told Parliament during Question Time that her ministry plans to introduce major amendments to the Act to strengthen safeguards for internet-based sports, with the Bill targeted for tabling next year.

E-sports have surged in popularity among younger generations, with the global industry projected to be worth US$12.1 billion (RM50.4 million)by 2030.

"KBS plans to review enforcement (provisions) in the Sports Development Act and we are conducting roundtables with stakeholder...