The joy of winning a gold medal is intoxicating. But strangely, the euphoria does not do anything to cure the gaping economic wound of the people or boost their financial wellness.
Author: Muhammad Yunus Zakariah
Kemaman-based Muhammad Yunus Zakariah is the managing partner of Linda Workroom. He has worked on the licensing and partnership sales for Sporting CP (Portugal), Persip Jepara (Indonesia), Terengganu FA and Kerteh FC. He is also the managing editor of Bahas Bola.
Inject debating into football to help strengthen decision-making process
Football desperately needs a platform where policies and ideas can be tested – a debate-like platform where civil engagements take place, and where members of the community participate in the design of the policies that affect them.
The beauty of supporting Real Chukai, Kerteh FC instead of an EPL team
Kemaman-based Muhammad Yunus Zakariah often wonders why many Malaysians glorify the English Premier League as he finds happiness with and feels connected to Real Chukai FC and Kerteh FC.
Sports left out by APEC 2020
Sports-related working group discussions at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will enable sports officials to share challenges and best practices so that we can all learn from the experiences and expertise of one another.
Monsoon shows the sterner stuff Terengganu people are made of
The arrival of the monsoon in Terengganu always magically shows the sterner stuff the people and those in charge in the state are made of.
FAM-NSC project squad: An accident waiting to happen?
Groomed as an elite youth squad at the programme, are the young boys of the newly set up FAM-NSC Project Squad truly prepared for the high competitive nature of the Malaysian Premier League? Or will their spirit crumble and end their football career?
More dynamic tax incentives needed to stimulate sports sector
A more aggressive tax plan which facilitates private investment and boosts individual consumption in sports would be an impetus for the government to ease its move towards recognising sports as an industry.
Hell within football associations stems from state govts
With the current economic decline, state governments should rethink their sports sponsorship strategy – changing it from a purely spending exercise into a profit-making operation.
Selangor should stop lame boast of calling JDT rivals
Selangor FA claims to be Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) rival but in reality the Klang Valley outfit is a far cry from its nickname the Red Giants, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
The end is near, bring back the Singaporeans
Being a rather small market compared to China and Indonesia, there are clearly plenty of benefits in liberalising our football competitions and opening them up to Singapore clubs, writes Twentytwo13 contributor Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
Marketing matters in football
The bigger the brand, the bigger the risk of failure, writes Twentywo13 contributor Muhammad Yunus Zakariah. He says marketing can reduce those risks and it matters as much as the team – perhaps even more.
Malaysian football needs club licensing. Here’s why …
A club licensing system creates extensive value on and off the pitch. Those who are passionate about football would appreciate the benefits, writes Muhammad Yunus Zakariah.
‘Only I can re-invent Terengganu football’
Twentytwo13 columnist Muhammad Yunus Zakariah believes he has the formula to make Terengganu football great again.