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Malaysian Olympics gold medalists will receive RM1mil reward
Jul 27, 2016
The PM says athletes who win a gold medal for Malaysia in this August's Olympics in Brazil will receive a reward of 1 million ringgit from the government.
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak adds they will also receive a monthly pension of RM5,000.
Meanwhile, the silver and bronze medalist will take home a monthly pension of RM3,000 and RM2,000 respectively.
A total of 32 athletes will be representing Malaysia at various events at the games.
-Bernama-
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