The Malaysian National Silat Federation (Pesaka) has been encouraged to work with 91 countries that have silat associations to promote the martial art so that it can be featured at the Olympic Games in the future.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said such collaboration is crucial to strengthening silat’s position at the international level, thus ensuring its continued growth and recognition as a global sport.

“As the president of the International Silat Federation is...