Sexual abuse in sports: Set up effective complaints platform now, says activist

The Youth and Sports Ministry must immediately set up an effective complaints channel to address sexual harassment and abuse in sports, said Penang exco for social development and non-Islamic religious affairs Chong Eng.

Chong (above), who is a long-time activist for women's affairs, cited recent revelations by athletes and several high-profile cases in the past, stressing that there will be no solution until a proper mechanism is in place to protect athletes...