Supporting local businesses nationwide to upgrade, expand, and improve pickleball facilities
PETALING JAYA, 10 April 2026 – CelcomDigi Berhad (“CelcomDigi”), through its Arena CelcomDigi platform, today announced an allocation of up to RM1 million to support the continued development of Malaysia’s pickleball ecosystem. The CelcomDigi Pickleball Fund will be disbursed in phases to improve access to quality, modern pickleball courts nationwide. This will enable more communities to enjoy the sport in safe, well-equipped and conducive environments in line with Arena CelcomDigi’s mission to make active lifestyles fun and accessible for all Malaysians.
The initiative offers tiered funding support in both cash and in-kind contributions across three categories, tailored to different court sizes and development needs: RM5,000 for facilities with three and fewer courts, RM10,000 for facilities with four to six courts and RM15,000 for facilities with seven or more courts. CelcomDigi Pickleball Fund is designed to assist local businesses and residential associations that operate pickleball courts to upgrade and expand existing facilities or improve equipment and amenities, enabling operators to continue providing players with modern, and well-maintained spaces to play, connect and be active. Submission is open to all eligible pickleball court operators across Malaysia.
CelcomDigi’s Head of Brand and Marketing Services, Chan May Ling said pickleball has become one of the more popular active-lifestyle sports for many Malaysians, bringing people together through friendly play and shared experiences.
“For CelcomDigi, connectivity extends to bringing people together in meaningful ways by supporting the communities and shared communal spaces. This initiative goes beyond physical upgrades, it is about supporting court operators to continue delivering improved playing environments, while enabling more Malaysians to stay active, develop their skills, and enjoy the sport in spaces they feel comfortable returning to. Through this initiative, we aim to enhance the overall playing experience and support both court owners and players, contributing to a safer and more inclusive pickleball ecosystem.”
Pickle Mines, located in Mines, is the first pickleball court to be awarded funding under this initiative.
Pickleball court operators interested in applying for support under the CelcomDigi Pickleball Fund can now register via https://arenacelcomdigi.com.my/pickleball-fund/. Further updates will also be shared through CelcomDigi’s official social media channels.
