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}}”’Impact Integrated”‘ is a strategic non-profit catalytic agency in [[Malaysia]] which was established in 2019 under the [[Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)]] as a [[Company limited by guarantee|Company Limited by Guarantee]] to focus on three pillars namely youth, [[esports]] and media.

}}”’Impact Integrated” is a strategic agency in [[Malaysia]] the [[Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)]].

The agency operates several vehicles to achieve these objectives including Impact Malaysia (the holding company), Rakita 107.9 (a youth radio station), Esports Integrated (esports agency), Spacerubix (integrated youth and sports facility), Picksum and mySukan TV.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-19 |title=Kbs Appoints 11 New Members To Impact Integrated Board Of Trustees |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2236634 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernama |language=en}}</ref>

including Impact Malaysia (the holding company), Rakita 107.9 (a youth radio station), Esports Integrated (esports agency), Spacerubix (integrated youth and sports facility) and mySukan TV.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-19 |title=Kbs Appoints 11 New Members To Impact Integrated Board Of Trustees |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2236634 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernama |language=en}}</ref>

Impact Integrated has been referred to as a “social conglomerate” given its holding company structure encompassing multiple different entities with different social impact mandates.<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |last=Hawthorne |first=Mel |date=2020-10-08 |title=Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports launches new Esports Integrated Initiative |url=https://www.esports.net/news/esports-integrated-initiative-malaysia/ |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Esports.net |language=en-US}}</ref>

has been referred to as a “social conglomerate” given its holding company structure encompassing multiple different entities with different social impact mandates.<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |last=Hawthorne |first=Mel |date=2020-10-08 |title=Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports launches new Esports Integrated Initiative |url=https://www.esports.net/news/esports-integrated-initiative-malaysia/ |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Esports.net |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==

== History ==

Impact Integrated was formed following the dissolution of [[1Malaysia for Youth]] (1M4U), an initiative created to encourage volunteerism amongst Malaysian youth as an extension of the [[1Malaysia]] doctrine during the Barisan National government in Malaysia.

[[1Malaysia for Youth]] (1M4U), an created to encourage volunteerism as an extension of the [[1Malaysia]] doctrine during the Barisan government in Malaysia.

In 2018, 1M4U which was overseen by the [[Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia]] was dissolved and Impact Integrated was formed the following year in 2019 as its successor and placed under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia).

In , was formed the following year in 2019 and placed under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia).

As part of the transition, the focus of the agency was shifted from volunteerism towards equipping Malaysian youth to take part in catalysing impact for social development.

As part of the transition, the focus of the agency was shifted from volunteerism towards equipping Malaysian youth to take part in catalysing impact for social development.

Youth entrepreneur Ahmed Faris Amir was hired as Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2019 as part of the team tasked with executing the new mandate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Impact Integrated CEO Ahmed Faris Amir on solidifying the future of esports in Malaysia |url=https://www.optionstheedge.com/topic/people/impact-integrated-ceo-ahmed-faris-amir-solidifying-future-esports-malaysia |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=www.optionstheedge.com |language=en}}</ref>

Youth entrepreneur Ahmed Faris Amir was hired as Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2019 as part of the team tasked with executing the new mandate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Impact Integrated CEO Ahmed Faris Amir on solidifying the future of esports in Malaysia |url=https://www.optionstheedge.com/topic/people/impact-integrated-ceo-ahmed-faris-amir-solidifying-future-esports-malaysia |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=www.optionstheedge.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Mandate and initiatives ==

== Mandate and initiatives ==

Impact Integrated started with various different subsidiaries and initiatives which were empowered to execute its different mandates:

started with various different subsidiaries and initiatives which were empowered to execute its different mandates:

* Impact Malaysia: facilitates connections between youth and third sector practitioners which include non-governmental organisations and social enterprises to run and measure the impact of social projects.

* Impact Malaysia: facilitates connections between youth and third sector practitioners which include non-governmental organisations and social enterprises to run and measure the impact of social projects.

* Rakita: a radio station that focuses on youth and the local indie music scene.

* Rakita: a radio station that focuses on youth and the local indie music scene.

* Spacerubix: a modern sports complex and event space located in Puchong.

* Spacerubix: a modern sports complex and event space located in Puchong.

* Picksum: an e-commerce marketplace featuring curated offerings to support youth entrepreneurs.

* Picksum: an e-commerce marketplace featuring curated offerings to support youth entrepreneurs.

In 2020, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) launched Esports Integrated under Impact Integrated to facilitate the development of esports athletes and the grassroots esports scene via the upskilling of event organisers, team managers and coaches.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alhadad |first=Zahra |date=2020-10-01 |title=M’sian Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) Launches Esports Integrated |url=https://sea.ign.com/esports/164397/news/msian-ministry-of-youth-and-sports-kbs-launches-esports-integrated |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=IGN Southeast Asia |language=en-sg}}</ref>

In 2020, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) launched Esports Integrated under to facilitate the development of esports athletes and the grassroots esports scene via the upskilling of event organisers, team managers and coaches.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alhadad |first=Zahra |date=2020-10-01 |title=M’sian Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) Launches Esports Integrated |url=https://sea.ign.com/esports/164397/news/msian-ministry-of-youth-and-sports-kbs-launches-esports-integrated |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=IGN Southeast Asia |language=en-sg}}</ref>

In 2021, Impact Integrated collaborated with Techninier, a Malaysian technology company, to develop and manage a national esports tournament platform, Esukan.gg.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-27 |title=Impact Integrated Collaborated With Techninier To Develop The 1st State Of The Art National Esports Platform |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1935746 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernama |language=en}}</ref> The same year, Esports Integrated announced the construction of a national esports hub at Spacerubix under the national sports allocation of Malaysia’s 2020 Budget.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-03 |title=Construction on national e-Sports hub to start in March – ESI |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1938494 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernama |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, collaborated with Techninier, a Malaysian technology company, to develop and manage a national esports tournament platform, Esukan.gg.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-27 |title=Impact Integrated Collaborated With Techninier To Develop The 1st State Of The Art National Esports Platform |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1935746 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernama |language=en}}</ref> The same year, Esports Integrated announced the construction of a national esports hub at Spacerubix under the national sports allocation of Malaysia’s 2020 Budget.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-03 |title=Construction on national e-Sports hub to start in March – ESI |url=https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1938494 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernama |language=en}}</ref>

In 2025, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) launched the KBS Esports Fund (DEK) with an allocation of RM1.5 million to support the growth of the rapidly expanding esports sector.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-04 |title=Game on: Youth and Sports Ministry launches RM1.5m esports fund, applications open until July 31 |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2025/06/04/game-on-youth-and-sports-ministry-launches-rm15m-esports-fund-applications-open-until-july-31/179226 |access-date=2026-01–21 |website=Malay Mail |language=en}}</ref>

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In 2025, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) launched the ”’KBS Esports Fund”’ (”Dana Esports KBS”, or DEK) with an allocation of RM1.5 million to support the growth of the rapidly expanding esports sector.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-04 |title=Game on: Youth and Sports Ministry launches RM1.5m esports fund, applications open until July 31 |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2025/06/04/game-on-youth-and-sports-ministry-launches-rm15m-esports-fund-applications-open-until-july-31/179226 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Malay Mail |language=en}}</ref> In the same year, the ”’Malaysia Esports Accelerator Programme”’ (MEAP) was launched as an industry development initiative under ESI to support esports athletes and organisations in scaling their competitive and operational capabilities. The program’s first recipients included<ref>{{Cite web |last=BERNAMA |date=2025-11-07 |title=MEAP Boost For National E-Sports Athletes, Team Preparation |url=https://bernama.com/en/news.php/sports/news.php?id=2443936 |access-date=2026-02-06 |website=BERNAMA |language=en}}</ref>:

* Selangor Red Giants

* HomeBois

* AXLE Sports

* BlackShrew Esports

* Alpha Gaming

== Governance and structure ==

== Governance and structure ==

Impact Integrated was formed as an Company Limited by Guarantee with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) and [[Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)]] as its shareholders.

Impact Integrated was formed as an Company Limited by Guarantee with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) and [[Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)]] as its shareholders.

Impact Integrated is overseen by a Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia). The board currently has 11 members:<ref name=”:0″ />

Impact Integrated is overseen by a Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia). The board :<ref name=”:0″ />

* Chairman: Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamad, CEO of Terengganu Football Club<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-16 |title=Sheikh Farouk Appointed New TFCSB Chief Executive Officer |url=https://bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2457326 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernam |language=en}}</ref>

* Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamad, CEO of Terengganu Football Club<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-16 |title=Sheikh Farouk Appointed New TFCSB Chief Executive Officer |url=https://bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2457326 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=Bernam |language=en}}</ref>

* [[Datuk|Dato’]] Ts. [[Doctor (title)|Dr.]] Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)

* [[Datuk|Dato’]] Ts. [[Doctor (title)|Dr.]] Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)

* ”'[[:ms:Kudsia_Kahar#:~:text=Kudsia%20Kahar%20(lahir%206%20Mei,25%20stesen%20radio%20di%20Malaysia.|Kudsia Kahar]]”’, Malaysian media personality and Co-Founder, Metamorfosa

* Izzat Afifi, President of the Malaysia Youth Council

* Izzat Afifi, President of the Malaysia Youth Council

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* ”’Nurhidayati Zakaria”’, Principal Assistant Secretary, Corporate Administration & Coordination Unit, Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)

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== See also ==

== See also ==

Impact Integrated
Formation 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type Company Limited by Guarantee
Focus Catalytic agency for the empowerment of young Malaysians through digital media, traditional media, entrepreneurship and community events for social change.
Headquarters Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

Area served

Malaysia
Method Empowerment of youth changemakers, civic engagement, esports, social entrepreneurship, radio and music.
Owner Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia), Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)

Chairman

 Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamed

Chief Executive Officer

 Ahmed Faris Amir
Website https://impact.my/

IMPACT (also known as Impact Integrated) is a strategic catalyst agency in Malaysia under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia).

As an impact-driven, non-profit Company Limited by Guarantee, IMPACT focuses on three key areas: youth, esports and media, which encompasses several flagship brands including Impact Malaysia (the holding company), Rakita 107.9 (a youth radio station), Esports Integrated (esports agency), Spacerubix (an integrated youth and sports facility) and mySukan TV.[1]

IMPACT has been referred to as a “social conglomerate” given its holding company structure encompassing multiple different entities with different social impact mandates.[2]

In 2018, 1Malaysia for Youth (1M4U), an agency created to encourage youth volunteerism which was overseen by the Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia as an extension of the 1Malaysia doctrine during the Barisan Nasional government in Malaysia, was dissolved.

In its place, IMPACT was formed the following year in 2019 and placed under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia).

As part of the transition, the focus of the agency was shifted from volunteerism towards equipping Malaysian youth to take part in catalysing impact for social development.

Youth entrepreneur Ahmed Faris Amir was hired as Deputy Chief Executive Officer in 2019 as part of the team tasked with executing the new mandate.[3] Ahmed Faris Amir was subsequently promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of IMPACT.

Mandate and initiatives

[edit]

IMPACT started with various different subsidiaries and initiatives which were empowered to execute its different mandates:

  • Impact Malaysia: facilitates connections between youth and third sector practitioners which include non-governmental organisations and social enterprises to run and measure the impact of social projects.
  • Rakita: a radio station that focuses on youth and the local indie music scene.
  • Spacerubix: a modern sports complex and event space located in Puchong.
  • Picksum: an e-commerce marketplace featuring curated offerings to support youth entrepreneurs.

In 2020, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) launched Esports Integrated (ESI) under IMPACT to facilitate the development of esports athletes and the grassroots esports scene via the upskilling of event organisers, team managers and coaches.[2][4]

In 2021, IMPACT collaborated with Techninier, a Malaysian technology company, to develop and manage a national esports tournament platform, Esukan.gg.[5] The same year, Esports Integrated announced the construction of a national esports hub at Spacerubix under the national sports allocation of Malaysia’s 2020 Budget.[6] In 2021, IMPACT also launched the Malaysia Esports League (MEL) – a grassroots esports tournament platform focused on providing competitive opportunities for amateur players, including Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).[7]

In 2022, IMPACT introduced Kata Dua, a youth empowerment programme delivered in collaboration with The Body Shop Malaysia through the D-Camps initiative to strengthen youth political literacy and social change skills by training emerging leaders. Selected participants received an RM5,000 Changemaker Fund grant sponsored by The Body Shop Malaysia to implement impactful community projects.[8]

In 2025, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) launched the KBS Esports Fund (Dana Esports KBS, or DEK) with an allocation of RM1.5 million to support the growth of the rapidly expanding esports sector.[9] In the same year, the Malaysia Esports Accelerator Programme (MEAP) was launched as an industry development initiative under ESI to support esports athletes and organisations in scaling their competitive and operational capabilities. The program’s first recipients included[10]:

  • Selangor Red Giants
  • HomeBois
  • AXLE Sports
  • BlackShrew Esports
  • Alpha Gaming

Governance and structure

[edit]

Impact Integrated was formed as an Company Limited by Guarantee with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia) and Ministry of Finance (Malaysia) as its shareholders.

Impact Integrated is overseen by a Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia). The board’s membership as of 2023 was as follows:[1]

  • Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamad, CEO of Terengganu Football Club[11] (Chairman)
  • Dato’ Ts. Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia)
  • Kudsia Kahar, Malaysian media personality and Co-Founder, Metamorfosa
  • Izzat Afifi, President of the Malaysia Youth Council
  • Nurhidayati Zakaria, Principal Assistant Secretary, Corporate Administration & Coordination Unit, Ministry of Finance (Malaysia)
  • Datuk Wira Johan Rozali-Wathooth, CEO of Bintang Capital Partners
  • Leon Koay, Director of Corporate Strategy, Maybank Global Banking
  • Samuel Isaiah, Director, Global School Leaders
  • Sasibai Kimis, Founder, Earth Heir
  • Deborah Chan, Founder, Wiki Impact
  • Athari Bahardin, Senior Officer, J. Kuldeep Kumar & Co.
  • John-Son Oei, CEO, EPIC Collective
  • Samuel Siew, CEO, Courtsite

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