Veteran sports leader Datuk Sieh Kok Chi says appointments of Bersatu leaders within Youth and Sports Ministry go against minister’s call of wanting politicians out of sports.
Tag: Youth and Sports Ministry
Audited 2017 KL SEA Games accounts show flawed governance
External auditor for 2017 KL SEA Games accounts highlights unapproved payment to third party vendor as Finance Ministry recommends disciplinary action against top officials for flawed financial governance.
‘I retired at the right time’
Former wushu world champion Loh Jack Chang says he left the sport at the right time but feels sorry for national athletes who are in a quandary due to a lack of clarity from the powers-that-be.
Make quick decisions, Olympian tells stakeholders
Former national hurdler and Olympic Council of Malaysia Athletes’ Commission chairperson Noraseela Khalid says every second matters for athletes representing the nation in major tournaments.
Elite athletes clueless on Sports Ministry’s direction
Meeting with National Sports Council and National Sports Institute representatives leaves national athletes with more questions than answers.
Fewer ‘special draws’ may impact funding for sports
Curbing illegal gambling could be key to ensuring National Sports Council enjoys higher sin tax contribution to fund sports programmes in Malaysia.
My hopes for changes in sports development of Malaysia
National sports associations should get more support so they can ultimately stand on their own feet while Youth and Sports Ministry agencies should not fund and implement programmes to curb corrupt practices and abuse of power.
Officials ‘unimpressed’ with Podium Programme workshop
Several attendees say Podium Programme post-mortem workshop ended without any resolution as national sports associations will instead come up with their summaries and recommendations following the two-day meeting.
Where is Manny’s boxing ring?
Insiders say Manny Pacquiao-Lucas Matthysse July 15 fight promoters have only recently written to Youth and Sports Ministry to hand over boxing ring, equipment.
Pay the RM60k, KL SEA Games contractor tells Sports Ministry
Kuckreja & Co, tasked to lay turf for 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games indoor hockey competition, hopes Youth and Sports Ministry pays RM60,000 dues owe, says issue would not have cropped up with proper planning and communication.
Right man for the job?
Questions have been raised over Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s appointment as Youth and Sports Minister as critics argue he lacks experience.
Let’s have a smaller, dedicated Sports Ministry
Have a Sports Minister with a handful of officers but allow Olympic Council of Malaysia and National Sports Council to run the show.