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Posted on Mar 26, 2021
The OCM elections have been set for September 4. Normally regards fed as a mundane affair, thing are looking different even six months prior. Camps, cliques, running mates – you name it, are being formed. The usual suspects are being mentioned but with different...
Posted on Mar 24, 2021
It is reliably learnt that major changes are in store at the MFL General meeting. With current chairman Dato Hamidin Amin having announced his decision to vacate his position to focus on his duties, speculation has been rife on the preferred candidate. Hamidin,...
Posted on Mar 20, 2021
The politicians had the first bite and failed. Then came the retired civil servants but they too made no headway. In stepped the corporate guys who only spoke mega bucks but made losses. This is the sad tale of leadership at the Perbadanan Stadium Merdeka,. Now that...
Posted on Mar 18, 2021
The newly appointed Chef De Mission for the Malaysian Contingent to the Vietnam SEA Games Dato Hamidin Mohd Amin is a bit over zealous in carrying out his responsibility. While his enthusiasm and exuberance is commended, he must remember that this is a multi sport...
Posted on Mar 8, 2021
The time has come for the Youth and Sports Ministry to invoke a regulation for candidates seeking to vie for positions in international sports bodies, be it Asean, Asia or World. This is necessary in the aftermath of the results of the Asian Sepak Takraw Federation on...
Posted on Mar 1, 2021
Quiet. Unassuming yet effective at home s task. A smile ever present on his face as he dresses up unconventionally for functions, often seen in his batik instead of the traditional coat and tie. Meet the 64 year old Dato Sive Sundram, the most powerful and highest...
Posted on Feb 19, 2021
Was there more to the rant by Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia President Dato Ahmad Ismail! He opted to lambast the Olympic Council of Malaysia by using unsubstantiated information, something a leader of his capability ought to have checked. But why speak first...
Posted on Feb 13, 2021
The Women’s Junior Asia Cup has been called off. Yet another tournament to fall victim to the surge of the Covid 19 pandemic in Asia. Serving as the qualifier for the junior World Cup in South Africa in November this year, the postponement of the Junior Asia Cup was...
Posted on Feb 10, 2021
To lose a loved one is never easy to overcome. But to take a few days in order to share the grief with friends was something our FIFA Agent Effendi Jagan had to endure. I personally got to know Effendi in 2004 and we last met more then a year ago for lunch where he...
Posted on Feb 10, 2021
Rather then provide clarity, the announcement by the Senior Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri on the reopening of sorts for three events created more confusion. Firstly it must be understood in the correct respective what the approval Iis for. T be precise the Minister...
Posted on Feb 8, 2021
Just where is the National Football Development Program headed? Yet another meeting of the Steering Committee of the NFDP was called off at the eleventh hour. And this was not the first time as a meeting scheduled on October 27th was postponed. An online meeting....
Posted on Feb 5, 2021
Football is an industry and the sooner the government accepts it, the better it will be for everyone. Before the arm chair critics and the detractors poor ice cold water on a possible return of football, it’s best to reflect on what’s written. There are 22 teams in...
Posted on Feb 1, 2021
More hunger and less eagerness on the court. That is what upcoming badminton player Lee Zhi Jia needs in order to stamp his mark at the international stage. This advice comes from none other that our Badminton legend Dato Lee Chong Wei who watched the exploits of our...
Posted on Jan 29, 2021
Whither Malaysian sports. If earlier it was moving at a snails pace with recycled programs that failed time and again, we are now at a virtual standstill. Suddenly all that was promised is no longer in motion. Tell me something – has anyone seen or heard of the...
Posted on Jan 27, 2021
A decision on the Junior Asia Cup will be made in the forthcoming week. The Women’s Junior Asia Cup was scheduled to be played in Kakamighara Japan was initially made for April. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Women’s Junior World Cup this November in...
Posted on Jan 26, 2021
Indecisiveness, poor communication and lack of clarity could well have our paid to hopes of the national football team to hold a much needed training camp. It was widely reported last week by the Sports Minister that the national football team had been granted...
Posted on Jan 24, 2021
Why is an olympic medal hopeful been keeping away from training? Was it an administrative blunder that forced this athlete to share a transport with athletes from other sport, one who turned out to be positive? And now this medal hopeful, who has not qualified, is...
Posted on Jan 22, 2021
As revealed by this scribe, the Men’s and Women’s Asian Champions Trophy has been postponed. Scheduled for Match , both the events will be held later this year on a yet to be determined month, most likely in November though the Asian Hockey Federation is yet to decide...
Posted on Jan 22, 2021
Quarantine training is what is being considered by the Malaysian Football League to ensure there is not delay in the start of the M-League this season. In revealing this and several other measures, MFL President Dato Wira Haji Hamidin Minhd Amin saying d that several...
Posted on Jan 20, 2021
By Tony Mariadass Datuk Dr P. S. Nathan, former national bowler, and president of Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) has the distinction of having bowled the sports into world recognition.The consultant dermatologist by profession, Nathan who...
Posted on Jan 20, 2021
The announcement that the national football team will set up camp at the National Sports Council was the worst decision ever made, without care and thought and frankly just a popularism decision. Everyone knows the fact that BSC had 13 Covid 19 cases Abd there has...
Posted on Jan 18, 2021
Why the double standards in allowing sports to go back into training mode? How is it that a certain number of athletes under the purview of the National Sports Council be allowed to train while other sports which are considered bread and butter of athletes be...
Posted on Jan 18, 2021
It is the right tine for long serving Football Association of Malaysia Vice President Dato S. Siva Sundram to consider moving up the ladder in the national footballing body. A right hand person to president Dato Wira Haji Hamidin Mohd Amin, the ever smiling Siva has...
Posted on Jan 15, 2021
The fate of the Asian Champions Trophy will be made known by the AsianHockey Federation in less then a week. In SS losing this, AHF Chief Executive Officer Dato Tayab IKRAM said that they are in the process of gathering feedback from the participating countries after...
Posted on Jan 14, 2021
The FA of Malaysia has set March 13 as date to hold their Congress. Which effectively means the election process for the next executive board. A total of 40 votes will be cast to elect those who will run football in this country. And the jostling to be on the...
Posted on Jan 8, 2021
The inevitable was bound to happen. Infections detected at the National Sports Council as reported over the past few days shows only one thing – the lack of competency in an organisation that has no knowledge in health matters. Right from the beginning it should...
Posted on Jan 4, 2021
I stand corrected! No the National Sports Council Board was not consulted in the extension for f the term of the existing NSC Director General . Rather at the December 21 Board meeting they were merely informed of the decision of extension by the Minister of Youth and...
Posted on Jan 3, 2021
Dear Alumni, is this article too harsh. What are your views, especially in relation to sports? A sanitised version of this letter was sent to the press on January I but no news portal carried it. Please share it. A leading news portal recently reported an obviously...
Posted on Jan 3, 2021
When we were young, most of us must have played the game tikam. It was popular amongst kids as we try our luck fir a mere 5 cents at a board , hoping to strike it rich by chance. It needed no brains, no studies, it was pure luck. To reduce the odds it needed a bigger...
Posted on Dec 30, 2020
With the current rise in the Covid 19 pandemic, there is a strong possibility that the Asian Hockey Confederation will be forced to make changes to its 2021 calendar. And first to be hit could well be the Asian Champions Trophy this March. AHF is expected to make a...
Posted on Dec 27, 2020
Ever has the thought of ending your life crossed your mind? Ever have you ever thought that life is not worth living? Ever have you been so dejected by false promises and thought you have been used one too many tines? Ever has it crosses your mind that truthful...
Posted on Dec 22, 2020
Kates yesterday a press release was issued by the Ministary of Youth and Sports. . I thought it was about the extension of the two year contract of the NSC DG, deemed to be the know it all of sports in the country and de facto sports minister. Every sports Minister...
Posted on Dec 20, 2020
It is amazing how we continue to be colonised even though our nation achieved independence in 1957. When I refer to colonisation , it refers directly to the field of sports. Tine and again we get taken for a ride in sports as those in seats of power believe in this so...
Posted on Dec 17, 2020
Why bother having a Podium Enhancement Task Force in the first place? That is a question that the current Youth and Sports Minister should assures following the non show of the Chief Secretary of KBS as well his comrade in arms the NSC Director General at a hastily...
Posted on Dec 12, 2020
Two Malaysians plying their trade in Major League Soccer in the USA could well feature for teams in the M- League next season, This follows the decision of their current clubs not to renew their contracts for now. The next few weeks will be crucial for the duo as...
Posted on Dec 11, 2020
Can the hastily formed “ FAM – NSC” Project Squad actually participate in the Premier League? While the launch of this team was was by itself a poorly planned event, defying the Standard Operating Procedures , it was funny that the formation of the team was a...
Posted on Dec 10, 2020
There will be a fill quota of 12 teams for the Premier League next season. It is learnt that Brunei DPMM and Harimau Muda are expected to fill the two vacant spots as there was no promotion from M3. The formation and official announcement of Harimau Muda will be...
Posted on Dec 9, 2020
What’s going on with the National Football Development Pro-ran? Is the Youth and Sports Minister being told the truth? Why is there a campaign by a cartel to prevent former Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamakuddin from joining the Sheeting Committee? Or is KJ has...
Posted on Dec 9, 2020
Remember Darren Smith, the UniKL coach in the Malaysian Hockey League of 2010/2011 ? Well if what is being distributed over whatsapp today is to be believed, then he has sent a Letter of Demand to UniKL for failure to settle his salary fir his services. In the Letter...
Posted on Dec 9, 2020
A staff at the Malaysia Football Limited is currently deemed as a person under investigation after her mother with whom she lives with was tested positive. Though the Chief Executive Officer Dato Ghani wanted fully to shut down the premises with a 14 day work from...
Posted on Dec 4, 2020
Despite 10 years of dedicated service to The Star. 37 year old K. Rajan was booted out two days ago. While the newspaper cited a retrenchment exercise as business was at a down turn. frankly going through numbers and personalities involved, it looked more like “...
Posted on Nov 30, 2020
Every year before the new season of Malaysian Football gets underway, we are treated to a re-run show. First to appear as usual is the non payment of salaries to players. Yes punishment is meted out, but only to weaker clubs who are more amongst the crony list. As...
Posted on Nov 29, 2020
It’s almost a year since the last steering committee of the National Football Development Program Steering Committee met. Easily the most expensive sports development program in the history of Malaysian Sports, with an allocation of RM70 million in the 2020 Budget,...
Posted on Nov 29, 2020
Though no official entry list has been released by the national body for the 2021 Malaysian Hockey League, it is believed that eight teams have signed up as of the closing date of November 19. But will all the eight teams make it to the staring line come January 8?...
Posted on Nov 28, 2020
Yesterday I was out to test. To live up to principles or to maintain friendship, om thats recent while the other spans spans over two decades. One I saw it coming since two months ago while the other was totally expected. The decisions were not difficult to make as...
Posted on Nov 25, 2020
An eye call meeting between Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican and Football Association of Malaysia President Dato Wira Hamidin Mohd Hamidin opened up possibilities of football getting back on track. As revealed by this writer since two...
Posted on Nov 24, 2020
Is ts the National Sports Council trying to usurp the powers of the National Sports Associations? Former Olympic Council of Malaysia President , the late Tan Sri Hamzah had once remarked that creating NSC via the 1971 NSC Act was the biggest mistake he did as the Law...
Posted on Nov 23, 2020
The M-League should be renamed the flip flop league. How many tunes have we seen decisions taken by its administrators Malaysian Football Limited or the governing body Football Association of Malaysia changing to their whims and fancies. From the issue of promotion...
Posted on Nov 18, 2020
Suspended Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association President Dato Seri Megat D Shahrinan has submitted an appeal against his 18 month long suspension. DS Megat was suspended on November 4, allegedly for brining the game to disrepute filling his questioning of unpaid prize...
Posted on Nov 15, 2020
The Men’s Junior Asia Cup will be held from July 1 to 11 with the venue remaining the same, Dhaka Bangladesh. This was endorsed by the Asian Hockey Federation Executive Board that met online yesterday . This means that coach Wallace Tan can utilise the eight players...
Posted on Nov 15, 2020
A coup d’état the making? Several negative reports have been starting to appear in both the print and electronic media of late. These sinister reports are well planned and directed mainly towards the correct Chief Executive Officer Dato Ghani Hassan. Most of it is...
Posted on Nov 13, 2020
Is being a professional footballer not considered work? Since JDT was forced to withdraw from the ACL as the government prevented them to travel to play in the ACL, so we can consider footballers as Social footballers And rightfully as they are not considered “...
Posted on Nov 12, 2020
A perfect retort. That’s the way one will look at the decision by the Malaysian Football League to call of the 2020 Malaysia Cup. It was a plea from the hearts of the Malaysian Public to allow the seven matches to go on so as to determine the champions. How long will...
Posted on Nov 11, 2020
The Junior Asia Cup for ken will matter st likely be either in the first two weeks of June or just after the Azlan Shah Cup. In revealing this, Asian Hockey Federation Chief Executive Officer Dato Tayab Ikram said that the International Hockey Federation had provided...
Posted on Nov 11, 2020
The failure of the Football Association of Malaysia to get permission from the Pahang and Kelantan State Government is attributed as to why the Malaysia Cup could not be approved by the National Security Council on Monday. This was conveyed by the two state...
Posted on Nov 10, 2020
It’s customary for Indians and Sikhs to give Deepavali a miss should there be a death within the funnily. Last year I underwent this as my eldest nephew passed away at the age of 42 in London. This year Deepavali falls on Saturday, 14th November. Though there was no...
Posted on Nov 10, 2020
A new milestone will be set by the Johor Hockey Association in 2021. Forced to postpone the 2020 edition of the world recognised Sultan of Johor Cup due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the 10the edition will be held from 4th to 12 September at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium....
Posted on Nov 9, 2020
The National Security Council should be renamed as The National Screw Up Council. It’s decisions has been baffling and confusing and today showed their inability to reason. The whole country is virtually under the Conditional Movement Control Order and the list of...
Posted on Nov 7, 2020
The chest thumping, self praising and unfounded jubilation by some sports leaders after the 2021 Budget announcement yesterday can now stop. It all started when the Finance Minister announced an allocation of RM55 million for elite sports for the purpose of...
Posted on Nov 6, 2020
Dato Seri Megat D. Shariman suspended 18 months. That was the message being spread on social media. One glance and I ignored it, that was how I saw it. His fate had been sealed right from the time he decided to enter the election fray , ironically last year , almost...
Posted on Nov 6, 2020
At the beginning of this year, there was a big furore when players from the National Football Development Program were being signed by certain states with one taking up close to 15 players alone. This was because of the failure of the National Sports Council being the...
Posted on Nov 5, 2020
Below is a press statement by Dato Seri Megat. D Shariman today after being notified on November 4 on his 18 months ban Read carefully – was he banned a further 18 months as he was suspended from carrying out his duties since September. Double jeopardy, go...
Posted on Oct 31, 2020
The late Dato Dr. Harjit Singh was an individual for whims words are unable to describe in totality. A much loved, admired and respected man, he touched many lives with his humility and charitable nature. The son of a renowned cricketer Mewa Singh , it was of no...
Posted on Oct 26, 2020
It’s time the Malaysian FootballLeague stop the “ rojak” culture that is being practiced. No this is not about the administration of the M-League but rather the gross interference by MFL Board Members in the daily administration of the staff entrusted to administer...
Posted on Oct 24, 2020
An online meeting at f the National Football Development Program? Before one jumps up and says CMCO, consider this facts; 1. No meeting held since current Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican too office in March. 2. The Minister was only briefed on the NFDP...
Posted on Oct 23, 2020
Why are there accolades and good words only after one has passed away? Why do we only appreciate one’s contributions when they are no longer in the world? Why do we rush to send the biggest wreath when we cannot even spare time to pay our final respects? Why do we...
Posted on Oct 22, 2020
Is the quarantine based training at NSC just a farce? Doubts begin to appear by Judy looking at the men’s national hockey team. Three coaches were imposed a self quarantine after coming into contact with a ISN staffer who was categorised as a Patient Under Contact....
Posted on Oct 21, 2020
“ It’s an odd situation, if I undergo the operation, I might not make it, if I do not go through it, then I will surely bot make it.” Those were the words of Dato Dr. Harjit Singh who succumbed to heart complications at the National Heart Institute at 11.45pm. “ The...
Posted on Oct 19, 2020
An update is necessary on the issue of short changing the children of the NS Hockey player the Jaspal Singh aka Paley. There seemed to be some confusion as to who was withholding the remaining 10k of which 7k was missing from the account. Firstly it must be noted here...
Posted on Oct 18, 2020
The political turmoil in the country will surely have an adverse effect on sports. Many have paid tribute to the current sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican for his ability to adapt quickly to his portfolio when first appointed as the Minister in...
Posted on Oct 17, 2020
The decision by the Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican to submit and appeal to allow sports facilities to remain open during the CNCO period is a welcomed one. The owners of these sports facilities in Klang Valley in the past CMCO were...
Posted on Oct 16, 2020
In 1983, a frail looking teenage boy was making a name for himself running the grass track in Muar, Johor. Manjit Singh then moved on to Malaysian Shipyard Engineering, often hitching a ride from his work colleague after his motorcycle was stolen. He was then employed...
Posted on Oct 13, 2020
“I have no intention of backing off as there is no ability to have to the “vote of no confidence” according to constitution. I will clean up MGF before I go,” That was the defiant stand of Malaysian Gymnastic Federation President Rachel Lau when asked on what was...
Posted on Oct 12, 2020
Consistency in s what lacks in n appreciation of those who served diligently. Take a classic example of the late S. Satgunam. He was the former Hon. Secretary of the Negeri Sembilan Hockey Association. He passed away in September 2004 due to a heart attach, much to...
Posted on Oct 11, 2020
Those were the days when there was stiff competition to coach teams from Negeri Sembilan to national competitions. Such was the competitiveness that it was often said that it was easier to get into the national set up then the state! An array of high quality coaches...
Posted on Oct 10, 2020
MENTERI BELIA DAN SUKAN MALAYSIA SOP PROGRAM LATIHAN ATLET NEGARA DIPERKETATKAN SEBAGAI LANGKAH PREVENTIF MENGEKANG PENULARAN PANDEMIK COVID-19 Perkembangan semasa mengenai penularan pandemik Covid-19 di negara kita telah menyebabkan sedikit kebimbangan kepada atlet,...
Posted on Oct 10, 2020
There will not be a national Under 14 or Under 16 this year fir boys and girls. Though the national body has announced the cancellation of the boys and girls junior hockey league, only it was learnt that the Ministry of Education have given out guidelines that inter...
Posted on Oct 9, 2020
Many of those who read this article will be dumbfounded as to who these individuals are. Their sacrifices for Negeri Sembilan Hockey is legendary. While we often speak about coaches and players that had brought glory to the state, these two, N. Balasubramaniam and S....
Posted on Oct 8, 2020
Below is the full version of a Press Statement of the President of Malaysian Gymnastics Federation. A no confidence notice was sent to the President on Tuesday, purportedly signed by 7 out of the 11 affiliates. Now there is no way to certify if the seven who signed...
Posted on Oct 8, 2020
Even the dead not spared in NS. Many associated with hockey in Negeri Sembilan in the 80’s and 90’s will remember Jaspal Singh aka Palay. A friend to many, a bit in the naughty side, but Palay was harmless. He had his fair share of troubles but to many he was a true...
Posted on Oct 7, 2020
What has happened to hockey in Negeri Sembilan? The state had a rich tradition in hockey, produced so many title winning squads, outstanding coaches, officials with astute administrative skills that carved a name at national and international levels. At the recently...
Posted on Oct 4, 2020
The imminent return of Paul Revington is expected to end soon. It is learnt that the South African who left abruptly in 2014 is expected to be unveiled with as 2026 Project Manager of National Hockey Director as soon as he finishes his mandatory 14 day quarantine...
Posted on Oct 2, 2020
Wow, with one statement, we have found the answer to heal Malaysian Hockey. The “ self proclaimed messiah” of hockey went on record to say that he wants to instil the “ winning mentality” amongst players. So all this while coaches in the likes of Terry Walsh, Volker...
Posted on Sep 30, 2020
It is going to be a packed year for Asian Hockey. The Asian Hockey Federation released their provisional calendar for 2021 and at tines it seems there is back to back action. The season starts off with the Men Junior Asia Cup which will be held from 21-30 January....
Posted on Sep 29, 2020
Ever since former Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced his return to calls, I have received many phone call from friends, journalists and those in sports per say. And all had only one question to ask. Is KJ using the platform as President of NS Cycling...
Posted on Sep 29, 2020
Life has a funny way of taking twists when one least expects. I have had a orris six years or so but prevailed. Some called it extraordinary, some said I had tremendous will power while many linked it to my stubbornness. I lead a lonely life, have a select few that I...
Posted on Sep 29, 2020
RAZAK CUP REVIEW. For a tournament of this stature it was a competition of chaos., The fixtures were changed 5 times. Although I had written and given options as to how to do a fair fixture in conforming with FIH regulations obviously it was not heeded but in the end...
Posted on Sep 27, 2020
The 2021 edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah has been slated for June 18-27. This was decided at a meeting between Perak Hockey Association and the national body on Saturday . Conspicuously missing from the meeting was Dato Abdul Rahim Mat Arif who it was learnt was not...
Posted on Sep 27, 2020
The Asia Cup Hockey tournament has been pencilled down for October 2021. The men’s and women’s Asia Cup servers as a qualifier for the 2022 World Cup for men. The top two teams , should India not be part of the finalist will qualify fir the World Cup. If India...
Posted on Sep 25, 2020
The Task Force Podium Enhancement report may not have been made public yet, but the ripples have been taking effect for the past one month. But it has nothing to do with the finings but rather those involved in the Task Force have sine form of a tsunami AFF trying...
Posted on Sep 22, 2020
A national sports association told to move their international tournament just for voicing out concerns on Sukma dates being moved. That was the scenario at the Technical Committee meeting of Sukma last Friday. In the first place that meeting should have never been...
Posted on Sep 20, 2020
So what is the verdict of the disciplinary hearing against KL Hockey Association President Dato Megat D. Shahriman? Megat faced the Disciplinary Board on Saturday, accompanied by a lawyer. He was in all likelihood charged with bringing the game to disrepute for his...
Posted on Sep 19, 2020
Khairy Jamaluddin was elected at the President of Negeri Sembilan Cycling Association. The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation was returned unopposed at the Annual General Meeting held in Sendayan. It marks Khairy’s return to sports as he was the Youth...
Posted on Sep 18, 2020
“ One for all and all for one.” Remember these famous words? However while un its original context it meant that unity is strength , it surely has a different meaning as so far as the National Sports Council Director General Dato Ahmad Shapawi Usmail year S concerned....
Posted on Sep 16, 2020
The Tun Razak Cup gets underway and after having received three different set of fixture, there were several calls from coaches on the way the fixtures were done. One glance at it showed many “deliberate” mistakes. Not claiming to be an expert, I say down with my...
Posted on Sep 16, 2020
Is there a possibility that Sukma ( Malaysian Games) could move dates yet again? Initially slated for July 2020, the outbreak of the Covid 19 forced the dates to be moved by a year to April 2021. However there are vibes from the South that they would now prefer a...
Posted on Sep 15, 2020
Brief News Badminton Thomas/Uber Cups postponed by BWF. Now the question is innovation, just how will the players remain competitive with the borders still closed. Time to put on your thinking caps and come out with a solution. Podium Task Force The Task Force Panel...
Posted on Sep 14, 2020
The Badminton Association has f Malaysia are in a Catch 22 situation as so far as the Thomas and Uber Cup are concerned. On one hand there was S this argument that Malaysia should withdraw due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the fact that other nations like Thailand,...
Posted on Sep 13, 2020
The Task Force that was formed to enhance the beleaguered Podium Program is expected to submit its final report to the Youth and Sports Minister Dato Sri Reezal Merican Naina Merican this Tuesday. Set up by DS Reezal at the National Sports Council Board meeting on...
Posted on Sep 13, 2020
The Task Force that was formed to enhance the beleaguered Podium Program is expected to submit its final report to the Youth and Sports Minister Dato Sri Reezal Merican Naina Merican this Tuesday. Set up by DS Reezal at the National Sports Council Board meeting on...
Posted on Sep 12, 2020
Karnival Hoki Veteran Kuala Lumpur 2020 nyata berada di kelas tersendiri apabila ramai bekas pemain kebangsaan menyertai karnival yang berlangsung di Stadium Hoki Kuala Lumpur. Antara nama-nama besar yang mewarnai karnival selama sehari itu adalah Iman Gobinathan yang...
Posted on Sep 11, 2020
Will Kedah be forced to withdraw from the Razak Cup? There are two reasons why this could happen. Firstly the rise of Covid 18 cases in the state that forced the implementation of the Enhanced Movement Control Order. And the second is the normal story that we often...
Posted on Sep 7, 2020
Talk is easy they say, well some even go to the extent talk is cheap. The more sinister remark is talking cock. The newly elected President of SRAM, as reported in the media today had remarked one of his priorities was to bring in corporate sponsors into the fold of...
Posted on Sep 6, 2020
Hardly six hours remain to decide if there would be a change in the leadership of Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia. The battle for the top position , President , between incumbent Nik Razeen A. Daud and his challenger Gerard Monteiro will set the tone in which...
Posted on Sep 5, 2020
The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia AGM on Sunday will see a case of Et Tu Brutus. It will see the current President Nik Razeen Daud being challenged by his Deputy Gerard Monteiro. The crux of the matter is the apparent lack of sponsorship. Nik Razeen is being...
Posted on Sep 3, 2020
Since the media frenzy on Football Association of Malaysia President Dato Hamidin Amin to retain his post uncontested has died down, allow me to now share my thought. Frankly most of the articles were mere Apple polishing one, devoid of questions and ideas as well as...
Posted on Sep 3, 2020
After 2 weeks of engagement with Administrators, Athletes, sports officials and foreign experts that had left the country, the Podium Enhancement Task Force completes its fact finding Mission a week ago. And since last Thursday they have been deliberating on what to...
Posted on Aug 27, 2020
Since I am not considered as a Football writer as FAM/MFL removed me from their mailing list and never invite me for any events or give me accreditation, here is some juicy news for the football writers or pundits . One Super League team have been instructed to...
Posted on Aug 22, 2020
After some 50 sports bodies received their approvals on Wednesday from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, more good news awaits them. The 50 comprised of 13 national sports associations affiliates to the Olympic Council of Malaysia to receive letters of approval in the...
Posted on Aug 20, 2020
Perak HA could find themselves in a quandary following the release of dates for the Asian Champions Trophy by the Asian Hockey Federation . With the Asian Champions Trophy announced for March 11 to 18, this inadvertently puts a spanner into local competitions as well...
Posted on Aug 18, 2020
There is a saying that God works in a mysterious way. And that is what Mohamad Norza Zakaria would have thought looking at what transpired over the course of a few days for him personally. The son of two primary school Teachers , who were once stationed in Tampin ,...
Posted on Aug 16, 2020
There are two types of former Athletes – one that gives back to the sport and the other that keeps cashing in on his past glory. Let’s first start on the first – those who upon retiring, some even prior to that, contribute in terms of coaching kids,...
Posted on Aug 15, 2020
The Task Force to improve the implementation of the Podium Program started its heating yesterday under the radar and media fanfare. Several top officials from the National Sports Council and National Sports Council appeared in front of the Task Force, to provide their...
Posted on Aug 12, 2020
As so far as the Ministry of Youth and Sports the possibility of the re-start of the M-League being postponed has not arisen as of yet. It’s Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said that he is unaware of any discussion purportedly towards a MKN meeting to...
Posted on Aug 11, 2020
There are strong indications that the Junior Asia Cup for men and women will be moved to next year. In a brief hone call to Asian Hockey Federation Executive Secretary Dato Tayab Ikram, it was revealed that a decision to this effect is to be announced real soon. The...
Posted on Aug 9, 2020
Due process is a word we often hear in justifying a right or wrong decision – depending on how one looks at it. So what’s the deal of due process? Plenty actually if we look at the current saga engulfing Hockey, if it can be considered a saga, Why is the...
Posted on Aug 6, 2020
For the Podium Program, the clock starts ticking from today. For The Force set up by the Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican sits down for the first time. Their task is fairly straightforward – to look into ways and means to enhance...
Posted on Aug 5, 2020
If Malaysia could field naturalised players in Hockey., then the national body made a right choice in picking a nomad as it’s national coach. Simply put the lack of a track record of this individual who we will call “ The TC Coach” sticks out like a sore thumb. Let’s...
Posted on Aug 4, 2020
The departure of hockey coach Roelant Oltmans , with his July 31 notice of resignation was expected. The writing has been on the wall right from the time he was set an almost impossible task of winning the Asian Champions Trophy. To be fair, Oltmans should have...
Posted on Jul 28, 2020
Soorts bodies that desire to utilise school children or even teachers for their events or trainings take note, The activities cannot encroach into the academic requirements in place at schools. Meaning any involvement of students and teachers can only take place on...
Posted on Jul 27, 2020
The owners of Liverpool FC and Cardiff FC may not know this. But last year August they lost one of, if not their most ardent fans – my nephew Sanjeev Singh Dhaliwal. Sank as he was know passed away after a blood clot in his brain, at 42 years old , leaving...
Posted on Jul 26, 2020
It’s a funny world out there as so far as women’s hockey is concerned. On one hand the national body is so ambitious that it has somewhat unveiled a plan to be Asia’s number one come 2026. But when the list of teams participating in the women’s Razak Cup was revealed,...
Posted on Jul 22, 2020
It will be a waiting game for sports as hosts Vietnam has requested that they be given till November to decide on any increase of sports or disciplines for the 2021 SEA Games. And the decision is largely dependent of f the ability of the host, both economically as...
Posted on Jul 22, 2020
Are our sports still colonised? Well that’s the inkling is me gets as as the influx of the foreign legion in various positions continues to baffle us. Malaysia gained independence in 1957 and the nation had its glorious days in sports sans the foreigners. But when...
Posted on Jul 21, 2020
It is the prerogative of Vietnam as hosts to determine the final number of sports that they will host in the 2021 SEA Games. And the SEA Games Federation Executive Committee and Council that meets on Wednesday will in all likelihood hear what Vietnam has to say. A...
Posted on Jul 20, 2020
The Badminton Association of Malaysia is set to announce the supremo that will take charge of the Akademi Badminton Malaysia. The announcement of the candidate, said to be from USA, is expected to instill a professional outlook in managing the ABM. BAM is scheduled to...
Posted on Jul 20, 2020
There is an old adage , winning the battle but not the war. And those who staunchly defended the actions and formation of the Constitutional Review Task Force at the OCM Council Meeting ought yo remember that. A hastily called for Executive Board meeting on Friday set...
Posted on Jul 18, 2020
One cannot have the cake and eat it. In case those at the National Sports Council cab not understand this phrase, then here is the description. “ You can’t have your cake and eat it is a popular English idiomatic proverb or figure of speech. The proverb...
Posted on Jul 17, 2020
It has been four months since Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican was named as the Youth and Sports Minister. Despite the Covid 19 pandemic, the Minister has initiated several meetings or discussions with various sports stakeholders albeit through online platforms....
Posted on Jul 15, 2020
When sports shut down in the country on March 18, there was concerns as to just how long and what damage will sports shut down cause. As cases of the Covid 19 infections increases, so did the lament by many, especially those in Football, that a pro longed shut down...
Posted on Jul 11, 2020
A review of the Podium Program is on the cards. It is learnt that the National Sports Council Board at its meeting on June 27 agreed on the formation of a special Task Force to review the effectiveness and administration of the program which was introduced by former...
Posted on Jul 10, 2020
The M-League and various sports competitions are set to return in August 15. This was part of the decision made by the National Security Council at their twice weekly meeting held on Thursday morning. The decisions of the meeting was announced by Senior Minister Dato...
Posted on Jul 8, 2020
A three hour plus drive from Johor Baru to Kelana Jaya under torrid weather conditions did not deter Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican from attending a training session of the National U19 squad. The visit was vital for DS Reezal wanted...
Posted on Jul 7, 2020
July 7, 2013 That date will forever be etched in my mind. That was a day when time stopped still. The love of my life, the crown jewel, the be it all left me in a state of shock and despair. It was 10.04pm at the CCU KL Hospital that they doctors pronounced the death...
Posted on Jul 5, 2020
So is there total apathy in the various national sports associations and it’s affiliates in the country? The Ministry of Youth and Sports had announced a RM10 million stimulus package for sports almost a month ago, This was one of the initiatives by the Minister Dato...
Posted on Jul 4, 2020
With the retirement announcement of Lin Dan, have we seen the lady of the epic battles with his nemesis Les Chong Wei? Not really says Chong Wei as he hopes to line up against Lin Dan across the net again, be it in exhibition matches with the view to promote the...
Posted on Jul 1, 2020
PERANCANGAN UNTUK PEMBUKAAN SEKTOR SUKAN BOLA SEPAK UNTUK LATIHAN PENUH BERKONTAK DAN KEBENARAN UNTUK KEJOHANAN SUKAN SECARA BERPERINGKAT AKAN DIBAWA KE MESYUARAT MENTERI- MENTERI MENGENAI PELAKSANAAN PKP Kerajaan telah mengumumkan pembukaan sektor sukan dan rekreasi...
Posted on Jul 1, 2020
So finally the Olympic Council of Malaysia saw the error and rectified it at its Executive Board meeting. From an earlier decision to form a Task Force only, this sending a wrong message, the Executive Board relented to keep the Task Force, but at the same time made...
Posted on Jun 30, 2020
Are Hockey stadiums in the country considered as white elephants? That is in reality a fair and just conclusion taking into account the number of events held at states over the past five years. In the past there used to be a fervent bidding process to host the...
Posted on Jun 29, 2020
To what extent will some go to stop the truth from being told in sports? No surprise though that the list is long as those that are fearful will go at great lengths to do so. We often hear of journalists being told not to write certain “ controversial “ type of...
Posted on Jun 28, 2020
A rushed Task Force meeting to discuss the Olympic Council of Malaysia amendments to the constitution was called off at the 11th hour. The meeting, to be chaired by OCM Deputy President Dato Seri Azim Zabidi was scheduled for Saturday, 27th Jume but late Friday , 26th...
Posted on Jun 27, 2020
Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) melalui Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN) telah mengelolakan Kem Latihan Pusat Program Road To Tokyo (RTT) bermula 1 hingga 30 Jun ini melibatkan 57 atlet untuk persiapan awal menghadapi Temasya Sukan Olimpik dan Paralimpik di Tokyo yang...
Posted on Jun 27, 2020
Today the Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican is set to chair his first meeting of the National Sports Council Board. And trust me, a fan date of slides and power point presentation with facts, figures and statistics will be shown so as to...
Posted on Jun 26, 2020
Instead of being compassionate the right way, one senior official in sports used my disability ( handicap) as a reason for denying me from earning a honest living. Obviously that was not the reason why I did not get the job as it was merely an excuse for him to shoot...
Posted on Jun 22, 2020
Syaidatul Afifah Badrul Hamidi makes heads turn, be it at the bowling alley or in real life. The 28 year old , petite but athletic tenpin bowler is friendly despite her stern outlook. A focussed individual who knows what she wants in life, the Ipoh lass is determined...
Posted on Jun 21, 2020
Former Olympic Council Malaysia Secretary General Dato Sieh Kok Chi might look like a frail old man. But his mind is still alert and when he speaks its with no personal agenda but the good of sports. Kol Chi has only the interest of sports on his heart. And it was as...
Posted on Jun 21, 2020
Long serving Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association Secretary V. Rajananickam is pissed. For he feels that the truth with regards to the impasse of the Pantai Hockey Stadium is being twisted to suit the personal agenda of some. “ Those who do not know facts and history of...
Posted on Jun 19, 2020
Will there be good news for those in the Swimming fraternity? It is learnt that the issue of Swimming was discussed at the National Security Council meeting yesterday ( Thursday) morning. This was as a result from the consensus reached between the stakeholders of...
Posted on Jun 19, 2020
The sports fraternity welcomes the RM10 million allocation from the Ministry of Youth & Sports with open arms. There were various statements made by those affected, giving the thumbs up for the sports initiative, calling it a perfect boost to help sports. However...
Posted on Jun 18, 2020
Contrary to reports, the Asian Hickey Federation is looking at holding four competitions before the end of the year. The Covid 19 Pandemic wrecked havoc in the sports calendar. And the Asian body was not spared. The Women’s ( Japan) and Men’s Junior Asia Cup (...
Posted on Jun 18, 2020
For close to 16?days now one significant item had been listed ad being updated in the National Sports Council website. Conspicuously missing are the names of its Board of Directors of NSC. The last board’s term, which was appointed in 2018 effectively expired in April...
Posted on Jun 17, 2020
A sum of RM10 million has been set aside by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to assist the various national sports associations, clubs and recreational activities in the country. In revealing this, it’s Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said that RM2...
Posted on Jun 17, 2020
Disclaimer; My eyesight is failing so excuse the spelling errors , read at your own risk The time has come for the Youth and Sports Ministry to push for a return for sports. Granted that the National Security Council has given several leeway’s for the gradual return...
Posted on Jun 16, 2020
They are seen walking around with their chest put. Attired in top range clothing, probably the cost of our entire life time of clothes. They sit and dine at hotels, but actually eat peasant food. They will be accompanied by an entourage, mostly to carry their heavy...
Posted on Jun 16, 2020
A long serving Hockey coach posed me an interesting question. He asked if I could name Malaysian Hockey officials that had served in international Hockey bodies. Now that was something tough to answer . The first name that sprang to mind was the one and only Dato G....
Posted on Jun 16, 2020
Former national Hockey coach Paul Revington refuted insinuations that he had walked out on Malaysia due to “ threats” made against him. The South African left in 2014 after the World Cup, having assisted former coach K. Dharmaraj. Revington when contacted to get more...
Posted on Jun 15, 2020
Ever been on a ferries wheel at a fun fair? Notice that at one time of the ride you are right on the top. Then at another you are right at the bottom. It goes on like this, a cycle, till you hit rock bottom and it’s time for your ride to end. Well life is like a...
Posted on Jun 15, 2020
Since the deadline given to the individual who threatened me via a WhatsApp and voice note message expired on midnight Sunday, and with no apology in sight, as stated these are the messages received. A word of caution though before you read it – for it may have...
Posted on Jun 12, 2020
The national sports bodies that have been making statements to resume competitions are being told to refrain from doing so. Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican expresses his concern and the spate of media reports by some officials who are...
Posted on Jun 12, 2020
On Thursday morning around 9.30 am, my phone showed two messages received on my WhatsApp One was from a familiar number while the other was a number that had called twice a month ago but went unanswered when I called back. So I opened the first message and it simply...
Posted on Jun 11, 2020
The General Manager of Malaysian Athletic Federation M. Letchumanan has tendered his resignation. In his resignation letter sighted by this website addressed to MAF President Dato Muthu dated 9 June, he had cited health problems as a reason for resigning, Letchumanan...
Posted on Jun 9, 2020
Word has it that the Malaysian Football League is downsizing. Not only are the Football league body moving out from their state of the art office, but they will also be on a staff reduction exercise. And all this is done because of one thing – they have ran out...
Posted on Jun 9, 2020
All those worth their salt associated to Hockey will surely know T. Pa ramalingam a.ka. Terry or fondly called Bapak. Terry underwent an operation to amputate his leg two days ago at the UKM Hospital and is currently recovering. No visitors are currently permitted and...
Posted on Jun 8, 2020
Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican , though elated at the return of sports,albeit in a gradual manner, wore a serious look when posed questions. DS Reezal was concerned at the compliance level and was silently saying a prayer that things...
Posted on Jun 8, 2020
What is so special about Malaysian Football? Do those running Football not realise they are actually ruining Football? Does those involved in the sport think they are God sent? From unpaid wages, poor venues, unscrupulous spending to shopping spree of third rated...
Posted on Jun 7, 2020
The gradual return for sports has started, ok will start next week. As the Prime Minister had announced in his live address to the nation , servers aspects of sports will benefit from this decision, be it those in the various sports bodies and associations as well as...
Posted on Jun 7, 2020
Minister official statement Saya percaya ramai penggiat sukan tanahair menyambut baik pengumuman YAB PM pada hari ini yang telah memberikan lampu hijau dan ruang untuk sektor sukan dan rekreasi dibuka semula dengan pematuhan kepada SOP-SOP yang akan ditetapkan. Berita...
Posted on Jun 6, 2020
The easy way out. That best describes the attitude of the Football Association of Malaysia on two key matters that occurred this week. And it makes one wonder – do those running Football in this country competent ? First we take the hue and cry on Selangor’s...
Posted on Jun 5, 2020
Will sports be re-opened after the correct Conditional Movement Control Order expires on June 9? Will there be another form of Movement Controlled Order or a modified version? Or will we see another month of extension of the current MMCO which effectively means a no...
Posted on Jun 4, 2020
When Malaysia last to Japan in the final of the Asian Games, the Asian Hockey Federation were hammered black and blue. And no sooner had their wounds healed, the AHF were once again in the firing line by overzealous personalities from Malaysia which accused the patent...
Posted on Jun 3, 2020
The 10th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup has been postponed to 2021. Scheduled to be held from October 3 to 10, the annual Under 21 Invitational Tournament often sees 6 teams participating. However due to the decision not to hold mass gatherings in view on the...
Posted on Jun 2, 2020
Following the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 to next year, and therefore hockey Continental Championships having to be rescheduled, the FIH Executive Board, after consultation with the Continental Federations and the FIH Athletes Committee, has reviewed...
Posted on May 31, 2020
The national senior Football team as well as their junior counterparts , the U19 team could well be used as the benchmark for a return to training for state and club teams. Although the conditions in the current Conditional Movement Control Order does provide some...
Posted on May 28, 2020
It was a day after Raya when Mak Cik Kiah, Pak Uda , Muthu we’re joined in their local melting pot run by Ah Kow. “ Raya apa lah ini, Anak Makcik asyik ke bank check ATM untuk duit claim, Tapi habuk pun takda,” lamented the old lady sipping a Cawan of Kopi O. “ Tanya...
Posted on May 28, 2020
A question from the heart. Just how many times will you trust a person that makes promises but breaks each one of the promises? One e, thrice? In my case one too many times and honestly I lost count. Anyway there is such thing as one final blow and this happened...
Posted on May 27, 2020
Concerned for the well being of athletes and officials, Youth & Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican made an executive decision. That is to move the start date of the Road to Tokyo Camp at the National Sports Council Complex in Bukit Jalil from...
Posted on May 27, 2020
Two former stalwarts of Malaysian Sports responded to my article on the state of sports – in particular the death of volunteerism as well as paying big bucks for staff. Dato G. Vijaynathan and Dato Thomas Lee from Hockey and Golf are legendary administrators who...
Posted on May 25, 2020
Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Will social sports resume soon now that selected high performance sports are restarting on June 1 ? With at least four Sports Ministers, past and current in the National Security Council, will they push for sports to resume,...
Posted on May 24, 2020
There was a thought provoking article in a local daily yesterday that many may have missed as it was buried at the bottom. The article questioned the rationale of paying mega bucks to officials of the World Badminton Federation ( BWF) and Dato Sieh Kok Chi was quoted...
Posted on May 23, 2020
Is it worth representing the country? And hoping that it will one day help in your future undertakings? The answer is a flat no as two former international Hockey players found out. Let’s visit the sordid tales of Arrifin Ghani and Nishel Kumar, both who donned the...
Posted on May 21, 2020
Koo Boo Jin, or more famously known as JB Koo created a record of sorts in tenpin bowling . JB was a of member of the trio team who won the nation’s first ever gold medal in the FIQ World Championship in Manila in 1979 and the Sportsman of the Year 1979. But he is...
Posted on May 20, 2020
Jubilation greeted the decision to allow the Road to Tokyo bound Athletes and hopefuls to resume training after a hiatus of three months. The decision by the Special Ministerial Committee for Covid 19 was well received by all in the sports industry. Termed as the baby...
Posted on May 19, 2020
Press Release FIH As National Associations start to make plans for a safe return to hockey activities after the necessary restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the FIH has produced a document to help and support Continental Federations, National...
Posted on May 19, 2020
The Athletes that have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics as well as those aspiring to will be allowed to start training on June 1. The decision was taken at a meeting of Ministers for Covid 19 this morning at Putrajaya. This marks a giant step towards sports returning...
Posted on May 19, 2020
The restart program for Malaysian sports will be determined this morning. Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican will present a proposal to the Special Committed of Minister on Covid 19 and the National Security Council. . It was initially...
Posted on May 17, 2020
Press Release As part of BAM’s efforts to bring continuous improvement to the national squad, we have decided to restructure the coaching setup of the national team. The men’s singles department will see the return of Hendrawan as head coach and Datuk Tey Seu...
Posted on May 16, 2020
In a village not too far away, three neighbours had a sad take to tell. Not about themselves but the fate that been unkind for their children. Mak Chik Kiah, Pak Uda, Muthu had similar tales to tell, one about their kids been taken for a ride. Their children , Shima (...
Posted on May 13, 2020
Disclaimer: Having lost 90 per cent of my right eye sight, kindly note that there could be unintentional spelling errors in my articles. Hence I hope readers will understand instead of casting doubts on my ability to spell A evolution panel had been formed to identify...
Posted on May 13, 2020
After the rather loose selection of the athletes for the 2019 Manila SEA Games, the Olympic Council of Malaysia has decided to reconvene the Special Panel to decide the selection criteria for multi sports events. After the dismal outing at the 2018 Jakarta/Palembang...
Posted on May 11, 2020
The Olympic Council of Malaysia Executive Boards meets tomorrow ;( Tuesday ). In line with the Conditional Movement Control Order , the meeting will be held online, either by Skype, Zion or other online platforms. Having not penned anything about OCM for quite a bit,...
Posted on May 9, 2020
A search on the International Hockey Federation for events for 2020 will come up with a very interesting result. Though most of the events in the official event calendar of the international body will revealed matches and tournaments listed as postponed, the 10th...
Posted on May 8, 2020
It was a week ago when i write the story in the possibility of Badminton layers returning to court on June 1. It was through a WhatsApp conversation with Badminton Association of Malaysia Dato Seri Norza Zakaria that I found out about plans that the national body had...
Posted on May 8, 2020
The reason former Olympic Council of Malaysia Secretary General Dato Sieh Kok Chi cites for having lost interest in sport is because of the stupidity of the officials. The 82 year old master class of Malaysian sports feels that most officials, be it at state or...
Posted on May 7, 2020
The lack of direction and focus of the Sports Commissioners Office is cited as one of the major factors why disputes in sports bodied and pro longed and often end up in the courts of law. And in addition their failure to make decisions is a factor why many opt to file...
Posted on May 6, 2020
So much attention if Malaysian Sports is focussed on the Tokyo Olympics. It seems like it’s our be all, as if failure at the postponed edition is not an option. Right from the start of the year, the attention has been on the Program, named Road to Tokyo or in...
Posted on May 5, 2020
On the quiet, the staff at Wisma FAM reported for duty on Monday. The Football Association of Malaysia had issued a memo to the staff to report beginning Monday , May 4. While the Head’s of Debarments are to work on Monday’s, Wednesday and a Friday, each department...
Posted on May 5, 2020
On Friday both the National Sports Council and National Sports Institute were directed by the Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican to come out with Standard Operating Procedures for sports. This was after the Prime Minister had announced a...
Posted on May 3, 2020
It was the wee hours of Wednesday morning that I saw a missed called from Mohd Sayuti Samar, the President of Perak Hockey Association. When I returned his call minutes later, he gave me the bad news – that the 2020 edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah had been...
Posted on May 3, 2020
As the National Sports Council ponders after 45 days to come out with their versions of standard operating procedures for sports to resume, they ought to just look down under to see how the Australian Institute of Sports have drawn up the guidelines. Frankly one does...
Posted on May 2, 2020
A simple question. Just how long had the Movement Control Order been in place? Well it had started on March 18 and today is May 2, making it a total of 45 days that we have been in a lockdown of sorts. And the government encourage the work from home concept, something...
Posted on May 1, 2020
With the partial relaxation of the Movement Control Order, the Youth & Sports Ministry is in the process of initiating standard operating procedures for sports activities that are being permitted. In revealing this, it’s Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina...
Posted on May 1, 2020
MFL UMUM PERANCANGAN BAHARU KALENDAR LIGA MALAYSIA 2020 Malaysian Football League (MFL) telah merangka perancangan baharu kalendar Liga Malaysia bagi musim 2020 selepas saingan domestik ditangguhkan sejak 16 Mac lalu selaras dengan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP)...
Posted on May 1, 2020
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament will not be held this year. Initially skated from 11-18 April, the tournament was then moved to September due to the Covid 19 situation. Six teams had confirmed their participation for the 29th edition of the Azlan Shah Cup...
Posted on May 1, 2020
The National Security Council that met yesterday have rejected the application by the Football Association of Malaysia to resume action in June. And it’s further understood that any consideration towards resuming the action on the pitch will not be done when the...
Posted on Apr 30, 2020
Such is the apathy of national sports associations. The Olympic Council of Malaysia set up a Covid 19 fund with an allocation of RM300,000 from its Trust Fund. And the closing date for applications is May 3 with a decision to be made by May 7 on successful applicants....
Posted on Apr 28, 2020
Planned to fail or failed to plan? That is the scenario the Football Association of Malaysia and the Malaysian Football League fund themselves in following the snub by the government on their request to resume action in the M-League. Firstly we need to ask what was in...
Posted on Apr 27, 2020
Trying diplomacy is the way in which Youth and Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican is hoping time use in trying to resolve disputes in national sports bodies. And if that fails, then he is contemplating introducing a “ competing claim solution to...
Posted on Apr 26, 2020
The M-League tried but failed in their attempt to resume Football once the Movement Control Order was over. But that setback will not stop the Badminton Association of Malaysia from submitting a proposal to resume training for its elite players on June 1. In revealing...
Posted on Apr 25, 2020
As expected the Football Association of Malaysia and the Malaysian Football League opted for the middle road. Rather then take a decision on the fate of the M – League and other Football competitions, they opted to pass the buck back to THT government via the...
Posted on Apr 24, 2020
JV Jayan has left us. The iron man of athletics , equally apt in football, hockey and even badminton, passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday. His body was found by his brother in law, Soffian Sta Maria , a.k.a Clarence Sta Maria, at the latter ‘s house in...
Posted on Apr 23, 2020
KENYATAAN MEDIA MESYUARAT KHAS JAWATANKUASA TERTINGGI SUKMA MENGENAI TARIKH PENGANJURAN SUKAN MALAYSIA JOHOR 2020 Saya telah mempengerusikan Mesyuarat Khas Jawatankuasa Tertinggi Sukan Malaysia secara dalam talian pada hari ini. Mesyuarat ini telah disertai oleh semua...
Posted on Apr 23, 2020
There was much fanfare and self glorifying after the Asian Football Confederation announced that Malaysia was included with a 2 star rating of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme. Media statements were issued, Twitter a buzz with threads posted on how reports were meticulously...
Posted on Apr 22, 2020
The sports world was abuzz last night with the introduction of a new portal on sports. Named Inside Malaysian Sports ( www.insidemalaysiansports.com ), it carried some interesting articles. So who is behind this? Your guess is as good as mine and to those saying it’s...
Posted on Apr 21, 2020
It’s one failure after another for the Malaysian Football League. Already in the spotlight for wrong reasons, they are making headlines again. Some match officials have raised the issue of not having been paid their match, travel and accommodation allowances for some...
Posted on Apr 19, 2020
Waiting for the Sports Commissioners Office to respond or act is akin to waiting for the durian to fall. It could well be an exercise in futility as many a national sports Association has realised, With the nation undergoing Movement Control Restrictions since March...
Posted on Apr 18, 2020
Sports bodies are not permitted to hold any annual General meetings scheduled for the period from April to June. This was stated by Senior Minister Dato Ismail Sabri in his daily nationwide press conference after the National Security Council today. “ Cooperatives,...
Posted on Apr 18, 2020
Many may have missed this as the current Director General of National Sports Council Dato Ahmad Shapawi Ismail is on the verge of history. Having served as the Sports Commissioner, National Sports Institute Director and currently the DG of NSC, Shapawi just needs one...
Posted on Apr 17, 2020
The statement by Dato Noor Hisham Abdullah on TV this evening virtually extinguished any hopes of the M League being held or continued this year. The DG of Health made it crystal clear that the Ministry of Health is recommending for no large gathering of any kind, and...
Posted on Apr 17, 2020
Failure, if not addressed immediately, can be habit forming. It leads us to more failure and, ultimately, total ruin. Malaysian football is in that parlous state. We had it all and we have it all, but riches which are not utilised properly still render us paupers in...
Posted on Apr 12, 2020
Five days after my self imposed retirement, I have been overwhelmed by messages through WhatsApp and FB. I thank you all and here are some of the comments to digest. Have I changed my mind? Nope, not really, on April 21 it marks my 5 years of dialysis. And it’s a...
Posted on Apr 7, 2020
This past midnight posting will come as a shock to to many but it was a tough 12 hours that I endured, the straw that finally broke the camels back. Having given it a serious thought and due to poor health coupled with failing financial conditions, I have taken the...
Posted on Apr 6, 2020
Two state bodies organising annual Hockey events have decided to adopt the wait and see approach before deciding on the fate of their tournaments. Perak Hockey Association which organises the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Johor Hockey Association who run the Sultan of...
Posted on Apr 5, 2020
Was the fact that not much was done in terms of empowering Adamas, the Anti Doping Agency of Malaysia a root cause as to why one of the National sports bodies was suspended internationally? That question was posed to the former director of Adamas Dato Dr. Ramlan Abdul...
Posted on Apr 5, 2020
Press Release Following hearings and the careful consideration of relevant evidence, the Independent Member Federation Sanctions Panel (IMFSP) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association and Malaysian Weightlifting Federation. The...
Posted on Apr 5, 2020
Hardly had the issue of the National Football Development Program part time coaches non payment of allowance died down, another batch of coaches are claiming they have yet to receive allowances for last year. Renamed the National Hockey Development Program last year,...
Posted on Apr 4, 2020
The FIFA-Confederations working group which was recently established by the Bureau of the FIFA Council to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and which includes the FIFA administration and secretary generals and top executives from all confederations,...
Posted on Apr 4, 2020
Salary cuts initiated by the Football Association of Malaysia does not make sense. More importantly where the money will be used is not made clear. And what financial loss in teams of international matches are they lamenting of. It was one home match against Vietnam...
Posted on Apr 3, 2020
The Football Association of Malaysia sent out a press statement saying that it’s staff has agreed to a pay cut due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The deductions are supposedly for April and supposedly on how long this situation continues. And trust me the Malaysian...
Posted on Apr 2, 2020
“ The National Sports Council have assumed complete responsibility in the non payment of allowance to the part time coaches in time. I have stressed that there should be empathy especially during this period of Covid 19. Though I received an explanation, I made it...
Posted on Apr 2, 2020
The FIFA Working Group on Covid 19 will discuss Football Regulatory Issues Proposals put by FIFA on Friday. For Malaysia, in particular the interest is on the payment of salaries. From the document sighted, on the issue of salaries, in simple words the recommendation...
Posted on Apr 2, 2020
Following the revelation by a Football website that part time coaches in the National Football Development Program not receiving their allowances since January, a series of phone calls and whatsapp messages was initiated. And the truth has emerged. Firstly for some...
Posted on Apr 1, 2020
This is my first hand experience taking a drive to Kuala Lumpur under the second phase of the Movement Control Order. First some background as to why this trip was undertaken. I AMA dialysis patient for the past 5 years and get me medication from the University Malaya...
Posted on Mar 31, 2020
At 5pm, as do many Malaysians, I sit in front the TV, awaiting the media briefing conducted by Health Ministry director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah. Frankly Dr. Noor Hisham conducts himself with such dignity and composure, that we the concerned public believe every...
Posted on Mar 31, 2020
Sports will face an uphill task this year. With the Covid 19 pandemic, it’s effects in the economy in particular is expected to be devastating. Already 28 days of Movement Control Order has been enforced and there is a possibility that it could be extended for another...
Posted on Mar 30, 2020
KENYATAAN MEDIA MENTERI BELIA DAN SUKAN MALAYSIA Semua 48 atlet-atlet Malaysia termasuk atlet profesional dan atlet-atlet di bawah Persatuan-Persatuan Sukan yang kini berada di luar negara berada dalam keadaan baik dan selamat. Atlet-atlet Malaysia kini berada di 13...
Posted on Mar 30, 2020
Malaysian sports is clouded with uncertainty and indecisiveness. Largely thanks to those running sports do not have the scrotal gumption to make proper decisions. Perhaps they are just adopting the slogan of a famous condom – plsy safe! Take for instance Sukma....
Posted on Mar 29, 2020
It’s Day 12 of the Movement Control Order imposes by the government. And there are still 16 more days to endure, at the very least. For there are already indications that it could well be extended for another 2 weeks before it ends on April 14. Everyday one reads on...
Posted on Mar 28, 2020
So the goverment has given something back to citizens to overcome the difficulty faced in daily life for many. The handouts have been cheered and jeered by many, depending on which side of the political fence you are. This clearly shows the lack of political maturity...
Posted on Mar 27, 2020
Dato K. Rasalingam, the doyen of Kuala Lumpur Football passed away two days ago. ( Thursday) I woke up this morning expecting to see some for a tribute or obituary written for a man that was a household name for well over three decades. There was no mention of his...
Posted on Mar 27, 2020
The Olympic Council of Malaysia while pleased on the extension of qualification for the Tokyo Olympics , hope that the International Federations will adopt the principle of fairness. At the same time OCM welcomes the decision made by IOC to recognise those who had...
Posted on Mar 26, 2020
Are there plans to outsource the marketing arm of the Malaysian Football League? This was revealed in a series of phone calls to key people in the sports industry. It seems a grand plan had been put into motion a few months ago and the execution was done largely as a...
Posted on Mar 26, 2020
Malaysian sports surely has changed for the worse, all in the name of progress. Yes, we need to change with tines, to set a new benchmark, to attain better success, or in simple words to be more professional both in approach and outlook. But this has presented a...
Posted on Mar 26, 2020
Basically all sports activities in this country have come to a virtual standstill , at least until the end of April. Not withstanding the extension of the Movement Control Order by the Prime Minister until April 14, in one of first televised address, he had made it...
Posted on Mar 25, 2020
The extension of the Movement Control Order till April 14 was welcomed by the Football Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Football League President Dato Hamidin Mohd Amin. In stating that the health and well being of the players and officials as well of fans is of...
Posted on Mar 25, 2020
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Posted on Mar 25, 2020
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Posted on Mar 25, 2020
It’s time to sit down and talk. That’s the advise given by Asian Football Confederation Secretary General Dato Windsor Paul on the salaries issue of footballers that making the news day in snd day out. According to Windsor FIFA has formed a task force to look into...
Posted on Mar 25, 2020
The Asian Hockey Federation has decided to postpone the Junior Asia Chp Tournament. Scheduled to be held in Dhaka from the 4-12 June, the tournament serves as the Qualifier for the 2021 Junior World Cup for Men. Earlier the AHF had also postponed the Women’s Junior...
Posted on Mar 24, 2020
So finally the Supreme Council of the Malaysian Games will convene to decide if the Sukma scheduled for July 11-19 will go ahead or postponed. A video conference between the 14 states, PDRM, ATM, OCM is expected to be held on Wednesday, but no time was given and most...
Posted on Mar 24, 2020
Two conflicting statements, a weird message from Johor. And they say life under the Movement Control Order is boring. It all has to do with my story yesterday on this website. Firstly a reminder to the Bernama journalist who wrote the story, more of a follow up to my...
Posted on Mar 23, 2020
For reasons better known to those at the Ministry of Youth & Sports, the National Sports Institute and the National Sports Council, hundreds, if not thousands of former Athletes are being given a raw deal and deprived of medical attention. Prior to July 2019,...
Posted on Mar 23, 2020
Who says that politics and sports do not mix? In what can be considered a weird move, the new Melaka State Government decided you terminate early the contract of Arrifin Ghani, the Director of the Malacca State Sports Council. Arrifin, a former international hockey...
Posted on Mar 23, 2020
It looks highly likely that Sukma will be called off. In an internal WhatsApp from the Secretariat of Johor Sukma, they sought the opinion of the various state sports associations if Sukma should proceed as planned or postponed. And a whooping 28 sports associations...
Posted on Mar 23, 2020
Over the past few days there has been a war of sorts in the local media with regards to the Tokyo Olympics. Centre of the storm in the tea cup was a statement made by former NSC Director General Dato Zolkples Embong who said he could not understand the stand taken by...
Posted on Mar 22, 2020
S. Balasingam had on the pitch skills that many were aware of. But there was a hidden secret about the man – he was a great cook and those who were fortunate to taste his mutton, crab and chicken curry will attest to that fact. Quiet, unassuming, strict,...
Posted on Mar 21, 2020
“Guru kencing berdiri, anak murid kencing berlari.” That is an apt description of our footballing situation following the late late press release yesterday by the Football Association of Malaysia. News that Melaka FA was docked 3 points for non compliance on paying...
Posted on Mar 20, 2020
Here is something for my fellow Negerian ( read not nigerian) to consider. Dato Ghani Hassan the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Football League seems to be very fond of making statements. We understand mankind has a weakness for publicity and when a...
Posted on Mar 20, 2020
Was the “old regime “ leading Malaysian Football League to blame for the lack of sponsors ? Was it poor leadership that attributed towards the pulling out of the lucrative Telekom Malaysia deal of RM60 million per year two years ago? These questions are being posed...
Posted on Mar 18, 2020
Is the National Football Development Program in need of money? That was probably what former Sports Minister Khairy Jamaludin was eluding to in his Instagram posting a couple of days ago. Khairy had put up a photo of the players in the multi million ringgit NFDP...
Posted on Mar 16, 2020
Johor Hockey Association has a new man at the helm. Following the decision of former President and State Executive Councillor Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar to relinquish his post after the change of the Johor State Government, the Executive Board of Johor HA appointed its...
Posted on Mar 16, 2020
This Thursday the newly minted Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican will be briefed by the National Sports Council and the National Sports Institute as well as the Stadium Board. Out of these three bodies, the Stadium Board no longer has a Chief Executive Officer,...
Posted on Mar 15, 2020
It was reported in a national daily quoting a top official of the national Hockey body that they had gotten the permission of the National Sports Council to proceed with the Malaysian Junior Hockey League. Well and good but there seems to be a small problem. The...
Posted on Mar 14, 2020
When we have Ministers and Deputies that forget this is a democratic country, a multi racial country, then what hope is there left. Just read this statement below; Deputy Women and Family Development Minister Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff says policies that don’t...
Posted on Mar 14, 2020
A new look Perak Hockey Association swings into action after the various sub committee chairman’s were appointed at its first Executive Board meeting on Thursday. PHA President Ahmad Sayuti served a surprise by omitting long serving Secretary M, Selvakumaran and...
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
The Prime Minister could not have it more precise and clear. No sports activities are to be held until April 30, effectively putting the lid on the Malaysian Open Badminton, the M League as well as the Malaysian Junior Hockey League. All this delay tactics in coming...
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
A clear indication that all is not well at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. I had tweeted posing a question as to why the Sports Commissioner had sent out a Media Statement which was an advisory that mass gathering for sports should be avoided. Within minutes the...
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
The sports listed for competition in the Malaysian School Sports ( MSSM) have been called off. The 11 different sports were to commence this Saturday in various parts of the country. However the Ministry of Education issued a directive to postpone all the sports as...
Posted on Mar 12, 2020
What’s with this obsession of winning an Olympic Gold Medal? The first statement made by the newly minted but “old” Sports Minister Dato Seri Reezal Merican was that his aim was to deliver the nations first ever Olympic Gold Medal! You obviously are more a politician...
Posted on Mar 11, 2020
While it was an evening out for fun and laughter, not forgetting the good food, there were serious matters discussed. Code named The Ops Aman ( though some felt it should be The Aman Move, similar to The Sheraton Move), it really has nothing to do with a coup against...
Posted on Mar 10, 2020
A piece of advise for the incoming sports minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican and Deputy Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal . Do not be shy or cocky to seek advise. And make decisions based on facts and not the colourful presentations or...
Posted on Mar 9, 2020
Many versions of the Sathia outburst at the post match press conference are making its rounds on the social media. While most condemn the racist remarks posted by some irresponsible fans, there are still some that defend the action, with one journalist even stating...
Posted on Mar 8, 2020
Putting things in the correct perspective should be the priority for newly elected President of Perak Hockey Association Ahmad Sayuti. The former international that goes on high powered bike rides after retirement from TNB and his duties from keeping goal for his...
Posted on Mar 7, 2020
Forner international goalkeeper Ahmad Sayuti was elected unopposed as President of the Perak Hockey Association. He won as the only other potential challenger, Dato Rahim Mat Arif withdrew. But Rahim went on to retain his Deputy President’s position where he too win...
Posted on Mar 7, 2020
At time’s I do wonder why those sitting in positions of power make silly statements. They hire ex Journalists to helm their media or corporate communications departments. Some even hire Special Officers to look after their diary. Where am I getting to? Unfortunately...
Posted on Mar 7, 2020
The massive termination of Athletes from the Podium Program ( or whatever is left of it from the original version) was shocking to say the least. Firstly why were sports of Athletes in the SEA Games level in the Podium Program in the first place? Was the intention of...
Posted on Mar 6, 2020
After the nation was involved in a political coup, another coup is said to be on the cards. This time it is in sports, more specifically in Hockey. Remember two days ago this website reported on the Perak Hockey Association elections that are to be held tomorrow (...
Posted on Mar 6, 2020
While there is changes affecting the political scenario, some significant changes are in store in sports as well. In particular for Hockey as certain states could well see a change of leadership. Starting the ball rolling is Perak as former international goalkeeper...
Posted on Mar 5, 2020
There is a strong possibility that the Women’s Asia Junior Cup Hockey Tournament which was scheduled to be held in April could well be postponed. The corona virus outbreak has thrown a spanner and the organisers are discussing with AHF and FIH on the possibility of...
Posted on Mar 5, 2020
At the rate things are going, Malaysian Football League could well be locked out of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. They have incurred a debt of more than RM2 million and have yet to make even part payment towards reducing the massive debt. In contrast the Football...
Posted on Mar 5, 2020
Former National keeper Ahmad Sayuti is the favourite to assume the presidency of the Perak Hockey Association. Sayuti who kept goal for the national Hockey team received 7 nominations from the various districts at the close of nominations. The incumbent Datuk Dr Azhar...
Posted on Mar 5, 2020
Playing in an empty stadiums is the final option for teams in the M-League in wake of the rapid spread of Corona Virus. And in order to safeguard fans, officials and players, the home teams are strongly urged to take precautionary measures to curb the transmission of...
Posted on Mar 4, 2020
It is indeed amazing the rare of sports events, be it at the international level or domestic that have been affected by the Corona Virus. These events have either been postponed to the later part of the year or shelved altogether. There is a common view, to limit the...
Posted on Mar 4, 2020
While the rest of the country awaits the list of the Muhyiddin Cabinet, those in the sports fraternity are watching keenly who will be appointed the Sports Minister. One thing is certain though, the person to be appointed will not have the initials SS. Meaning it will...
Posted on Mar 3, 2020
What is in a name one may ask? Actually when ab individual is made a Chief Operating Officer or Chief Executive Officer, he or she needs to display a standard of governance and administration that is second to none. Meaning that he or she are best suited for the job,...
Posted on Mar 1, 2020
At times one wonders if those at the Malaysian Football League do have any manual that is close to a standard operating procedure manual. Having ran the M League for years, some actions, or more inaction leaves many a football fan and critic bewildered. Take for...
Posted on Feb 27, 2020
Tomorrow marks the kick off of the 2020 season of the M-League. Trust most of the big wigs will be headed to the new Sultan Ibrahim Stadium to catch the action between JDT and Kedah. Not that they are bothered about the quality of Football, but more so to impress TMJ...
Posted on Feb 26, 2020
It was not something one often see at funerals where death is a son bore occasion. But this was a funeral with a mark of distinction – it was a celebration of life of the late Cassian Dominic Van Huizen. Many may not know who Cassian was, but I got to know this...
Posted on Feb 26, 2020
There is no doubt that Fitri Saari is one of the most talented players ever had. His ability, with and without the ball is phenomenal, his vision second to none and his bursting runs from the midfield has many a time won crucial matches for Malaysia. This lad wears...
Posted on Feb 26, 2020
There is no doubt that Fitri Saari is one of the most talented players ever had. His ability, with and without the ball is phenomenal, his vision second to none and his bursting runs from the midfield has many a time won crucial matches for Malaysia. This lad wears...
Posted on Feb 24, 2020
The last 24 hours has been interesting to say the least on our political scenario. But the developments are of utmost importance to those in the sports fraternity, no matter how apolitical one chooses to be. A change of government looks imminent if not certain. But...
Posted on Feb 23, 2020
As I sat in front of the TV on Sunday night watching the MHL final, it brought back nostalgic memories for me. It was like going back to the 1990’s of the MHL, with two teams fighting it out for a silverware , the last for the season. But after watching the match for...
Posted on Feb 23, 2020
The governments of Malaysia and Australasia launched an exhaustive search for the missing MH370. The search covered much areas, both air and marine. Should the search be reactivated, perhaps we as Football fans could make a humble request. Kindly also search for the...
Posted on Feb 22, 2020
There were many stories being cooked up prior to the meeting of the MFL Board last Wednesday. Some were from speculators while a few from within the circle as to say, from some self proclaimed trusted protégés of select individuals. And one of the spin stories was the...
Posted on Feb 19, 2020
Rules and regulations are created for a reason. But when some people, especially those from the media do not understand the rules, then they seriously have to ask themselves their whole involvement in sports reporting. One of the most important virtues of a sports...
Posted on Feb 18, 2020
Since the MHL Technical Committee is sitting down tomorrow to discuss the eligibility of Hockademy in the MHL, they also need to check the status of other teams as well. It is said that the likes of UniKL, TNB and Maybank are not affiliates of KLHA as well. For an...
Posted on Feb 18, 2020
The next two days will be crucial for Malaysian Football. For the stakeholders and the Malaysian Football League Board will sit down to chart the future. And this is where maturity and understanding as well as business acumen will come into play. The...
Posted on Feb 15, 2020
On court during his days he was the darling of Malaysian Badminton. Off court he was master class as he turned Power into a household name. And now after 39 years 11 months of toiling for Bata, he itches to get back onto the court again. Dato James Selvaraj is known...
Posted on Feb 15, 2020
Board members have to responsible towards the company or body they lead or are appointed to. They have to portray a good image by being honest, above board and display roper governance. And being emotional surely is not one of it. After all that is the sole reason why...
Posted on Feb 14, 2020
Following the highlighting of the 5 planned courses at the AHF Raja Ashman Academy, the following details were made available for the Asian Hockey Federation. In a conversation with AHF Chief Executive Officer Dato Tayab Ikram, it was madd clear that the courses were...
Posted on Feb 13, 2020
Is the AHF-Raja Ashman Hockey Academy in Ipoh only existing in name? And who is actually running the day to day affairs of the Academy? Who decides on the programs and courses conducted in the name of the academy? And why does the Academy need to fork out money for...
Posted on Feb 13, 2020
“Be it RM1 or RM2, So what. The quantum of sponsorship is not important. What is important is the stakeholders understand the value”. Bold statement or so it seems from the double President of the Football Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Football League, Dato...
Posted on Feb 11, 2020
The nation need not look far and abroad to fill up the vacuum created with the departure of women’s coach K. Dharmaraj. For we have a truly fantastic and capable individual right here in our midst. This individual has been involved in the sport since the mid 80’s,...
Posted on Feb 10, 2020
K. Dharmaraj has the character, knowledge, ability and wisdom to chart a success path for women’s Hockey in this country. Known to be headstrong, but compassionate, eccentric yet delivers, scruffy outlook but with genius Hockey brains, he announced his exit from the...
Posted on Feb 10, 2020
The Malaysian Junior Hockey League 2020 will surely create history. But for the wrong reasons. Entries will be called today and the closing date set for February 13. Therefore giving teams barely 96 hours to decide if they want to be in or out! And that is not all,...
Posted on Feb 9, 2020
During the course of my writing, right from 1998, I have been threatened, sued, cajoled, bribed and even abused. But I remain steadfast in my principles, which is writing truths, no matter how many enemies it makes me. There have been numerous accusations that I am a...
Posted on Feb 9, 2020
“ And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on And you cast your fears aside And you know you can survive So when you feel like hope is gone Look inside you and be strong And you’ll finally see the truth That a hero lies in you” That is how one...
Posted on Feb 8, 2020
As the applause ceases a day after the signing of the three year Football deal between Telekom Malaysia and Malaysian Football League, there seem to be more questions then answers. Throughly a failed PR exercise in not revealing the quantum of the sponsorship, other...
Posted on Feb 7, 2020
As the deal between Telekom Malaysia and Malaysia Football League is inked this morning, another imminent announcement is on the offing. While the Unifi sponsorship is said to be in the region of RM30 million, the minute details are not available as yet. More on that...
Posted on Feb 6, 2020
Those at the stadium watching the THT against TNB Thunderbolts would have noticed one key figure missing from the THT dugout. Coach K. Dharmaraj was suspended for the match by the Tournament Director, hours before the match. All due to his remarks in a portal of the...
Posted on Feb 5, 2020
Sorry BAM, but you are missing the point. The Badminton Association of Malaysia may have shot themselves in the foot. By announcing the appointment of Misbun Sidek as Director of Youth, BAM is actually just buying time. The knives are out for BAM, with the Tokyo...
Posted on Jan 31, 2020
It’s D day for the three teams in the M League. Kelantan. PDRM and Melaka need to fulfil the conditions set by FAM on outstanding salaries. Failing which they will lose 3 points, or so it’s claimed. By the way the M League only commences on February 28. Now there are...
Posted on Jan 30, 2020
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004, and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons. The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a...
Posted on Jan 29, 2020
It was a rainy day throughout most parts of the country. And it was no different in Tampin. However it was with a slight difference then living in KL. I miss staying in KL but it was no longer possible due to unfulfilled promises by a double president who upon advise...
Posted on Jan 29, 2020
A year ago I wrote about the Negeri Sembilan Hockey Association. Since that day, NS has lost two of its glorious sons of Hockey – Lawrence van Huizen and Michael Yan Wai Pin. These two gentlemen contributed much towards Hockey in NS, as did the late S . Satgunam...
Posted on Jan 29, 2020
A week has passed since I highlighted the AHF Raja Ashman Academy in Ipoh. Not a whimper from those directly involved with the Academy. The AHF made it clear that they are doing their part in the promotion of the Academy in Asia by running courses and seminars in the...
Posted on Jan 29, 2020
Firstly it’s totally an amateurish advertisement. And secondly why are only two positions being advertised. That is the first thing that came to mind when looking at the advertisement for Hockey coaches that was sent to me this morning. Initially when the coaches of...
Posted on Jan 28, 2020
Former Olympic Council of Malaysia Secretary Dato Sieh Kok Chi is not one who minces his words. And when he talks. It could pierce the hearts of many like a spear. Though he is 81, the former water polo players is honest and blunt in his remarks . My articles of late...
Posted on Jan 28, 2020
That is the question of many in the Football fraternity. Set up to manage the league, FMLLP in the initial stage and now know as MFL, this so called independent body had been beleaguered with issues. Who can forget the saga of MP Silva? The multi million dollar deal...
Posted on Jan 27, 2020
Looking at the calendar for the Malaysian Junior Hockey League, it can be said in construction terms , an architects dream, an Engineers nightmare. While on one hand it looks like finally we have a competition running well over four months, instead of the six week...
Posted on Jan 26, 2020
They were dumped by the national body Badminton Association of Malaysia barely a month ago. Though BAM stopped believing in them, doubles pair Teo Ee Yi-Ong Yew Sin defied odds yo bag the Thailand Masters crown this evening. The duo put ip a fighting display to record...
Posted on Jan 26, 2020
It is the Chinese New Year, as we usher in the year of the rat. And five days from today, the Football bodies need to make decisions on the status of three teams – namely Kelantan, Melaka and PDRM. Yes the Football Association of Malaysia have given a January 31...
Posted on Jan 26, 2020
Somewhere in 2021, most likely before April, an important election will be held. The Olympic Council of Malaysia will be holding its AGM to elect the Executive Board for the next four year cycle. The last elections were held in 2018, deferred by a year from 2017 due...
Posted on Jan 25, 2020
Patience is a virtue that I never had, I admit to that. But when push comes to shove, then I will hit back as I fear no one but God. But the last five years or so, ever since I had medical issues, I have learnt to do one thing – that is not to take things lying...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020
The writing is on the wall for the seniors in the national Hockey team. While the national coach singled out keeper S. Kumar who is nearly 40 for the chop, several others are also likely to be in the same scenario. From a look at their ages, players in the likes of Tg...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020
In 2012 the late HRH Sultan Azlan Shah officiated the opening ceremony of what was to be known as the Raja Ashman – AHF-MHC Academy in Ipoh. The Perak State Government had generously provided a building adjacent to the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium towards housing...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020
The Tun Razak Stadium is leaking all over. And major repairs need to be undertaken to restore the first hockey stadium in the country. Built for the 1982 Junior World Cup, the grand old lady has played host to numerous domestic and international tournaments. When...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020
Should K. Dharmaraj wait or go elsewhere? That seems to be the pertinent question amongst the Hockey circles of late. Dharma was the Women’s Head coach, appointed during the tenure of Dato Ow Soon Kooi as Coaching Committee Chairman, despite strong opposition. But Ow...
Posted on Jan 22, 2020
Wallace Tan was surprised to be considered for the national juniors chief coach position, But the Melaka born said he was ready to shoulder the task of negotiating the team part the qualifiers this June. The Asia Junior Cup is scheduled from June 4-12 in Dhaka,...
Posted on Jan 21, 2020
He was a person who never sought any limelight despite doing so much. More often then not he always sat with the spectators whenever he watched a match at the stadium. He was never afraid however to state his mind, always willing to pen his thoughts, on issues,...
Posted on Jan 20, 2020
Following my article of what RM100 could buy me these days, I was reminded on an event where I had provided my services and was promised payment of RM6,000 However it’s been more then 18 months since the event was completed and the middle man reportedly collected...
Posted on Jan 20, 2020
I am writing this is someone I helped ended up paying me RM100 for my services. Suffice to say the money was sent back. However since I was paid RM100, I tried hard to look at what one could buy with RM100. 1. A three month subscription for newspaper which really only...
Posted on Jan 20, 2020
So the M League will commence on February 28. But it is a faceless league really. Almost a month before the 2020 season kicks off, all is not well for what is deemed the number 1 sport in the country.. There are several trophies – Super League. Premier League,...
Posted on Jan 19, 2020
There was an endless stream of messages of condolences for the family of the late NS and Malaysian Hockey maestro Michael Yan Wai Pin. Read on the tributes from FAM President, Journalists, Hockey Officials. “ I may have not known him personally, I heard so much of the...
Posted on Jan 19, 2020
Below are some condolences messages received on the sad demise in f the much loved Michael Yan. “ A great loss to hockey and my deepest condolences to his family.” ( Dato K. Rajagobal – Former National Football coach) “ When I played my first MHL for MPS , which...
Posted on Jan 18, 2020
Micheal Yan Wai Pin, the midfield maestro of both Negeri Sembilan and Malaysian Hockey has departed to be with the Lord. He passed away today and his death was recorded as due to natural cause. He leaves behind his wife Foong Seow Ken and three boys, Jerome, Benjamin...
Posted on Jan 18, 2020
Imagine a rape victim being asked to undergo a medical examination by her assailant. That is disgusting and unthinkable right. Now use the same argument when a post mortem is conducted in sports on the performance by those responsible for the participation of the...
Posted on Jan 17, 2020
After years of running the competition, it is indeed baffling that the Malaysian Football League is unable to produce its fixtures for the year. When released two weeks ago, one would have noticed that the fixtures only cover a certain duration of the Super and...
Posted on Jan 16, 2020
A league launched, with no title sponsor, no broadcast partner or any confirmed sponsors. That’s the state of the Malaysian Football League, the so called crown jewel of sports in the country. One thing remains consistent – having a launch, never mind the fact...
Posted on Jan 16, 2020
Many are somewhat confused on the roles, responsibility and duties of the National Sports Council Director General. Having been associated with NSC, during my two attachments with the body , from 1995-1998 and 2004-2005, I have known personally all the five Director...
Posted on Jan 15, 2020
When I broke the news of the possibility of Manchester United making a stop in Kuala Lumpur this July, I did not expect to win the Nobel or Pulitzer award. It was after all just a story based on information I gathered from several parties, both locally and...
Posted on Jan 14, 2020
Exclusive Highly informed sources have revealed that English giants Manchester United will be playing in Kuala Lumpur this July. It is learnt that the match , against mostly likely a M-League Selection will take place at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Though...
Posted on Jan 13, 2020
A month has passed since the 2019 SEA Games flame was doused. And during this period much had been debated in the media in the poor outing at the SEA Games. There was much displeasure from the civil society and clarion calls for accountability and taking...
Posted on Jan 6, 2020
Initially when I was informed about the potential take over of the Bukit Jalil Sports School by the National Sports Council, I was under the impression that it was a partial take over. One that only involved the sporting aspects and not the academic interests of the...
Posted on Jan 5, 2020
Former National Sports Council Director General and National Sports Institute Chief Executive Officer is not supportive of a total take over of the Bukit Jalil Sports School. Rather Dato Dr. Ramlan Abdul Aziz feels that there should be an agreement of sorts between...
Posted on Jan 5, 2020
Though there have and will always be reservations with regards to mixing sports and academics, the Bukit Jalil Sports School has proven its worth. Ever since it’s existence in 1996, it had produced world beaters, winners of medals at the Olympics. Asian Games....
Posted on Jan 4, 2020
The entire idea of the National Sports Council of taking over the Bukit Jalil Sports School does not make sense at all. In voicing his option when comments were sought for, former NSC Director General Dato Seri Zolkples Embong said that doing so would not benefit...
Posted on Jan 4, 2020
Dato Wira Mazlan Ahmad is a name that is synonymous with Malaysian Sports. And when the former National Sports Director speaks, it is well received by those in the industry. Hence the views of Dato Mazlan were sought on the article regarding the possible take over of...
Posted on Jan 4, 2020
When I penned the article on the cessation of placing Badminton and Football players at the Bukit Jalil Sports School, many questions were asked. But what was more shocking was news that the National Sports Council’s desire to take over the Bukit Jalil Sports School....
Posted on Jan 3, 2020
It is reliably learnt that former U23 coach Dato Ong Kim Swee has met up with the Football Association of Malaysia to discuss and iron out terms with regards to his services with the national body. Informed sources within the national body revealed that Kim Swee had...
Posted on Jan 3, 2020
As I was on the train back from KL this afternoon ( Friday) after trying to earn my piecemeal bread and water, a thought struck my mind. Reading the twitter , I noticed an old colleague commenting on the announcement update on future naturalised Malaysian footballers....
Posted on Jan 3, 2020
Is talking with a twisted tongue a norm of Malaysian Sports? Well one cannot be faulted for thinking in that manner after watching what transpired over the past 24 hours. And the issue is Badminton – a sport that promises loads but under delivers, year in and...
Posted on Jan 1, 2020
When a new competition committee and umpires committee was set up recently, the clarion call was that it will be different from the past. And by that one would have understood it to read , to be more fair, open, approachable, patient, transparent in running...
Posted on Jan 1, 2020
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Posted on Dec 30, 2019
Firing blanks seems to be the norm for some coaches in Hockey these days. Clearly when they cannot offer any substantial news worthy stuff, they spit venom at half truths and against the governing body without actually checking facts. Having gone through the stories...
Posted on Dec 29, 2019
Having posted the Asian Hockey calendar for the year 2020, many started messaging me to ask if I had a copy of the domestic Hockey calendar. Now this is something that I cannot pluck out from a straw hat as it’s those sitting in positions that rightfully ought to have...
Posted on Dec 28, 2019
He is a familiar face at most sporting events, especially those at junior levels. With his trademark smile and unassuming character, Ng Ping Loong was one of the most sought after individual when anyone wanted to organise a sports event. How often have each one of us...
Posted on Dec 28, 2019
Update on move to Kiara. The latest info that received is that the move of the Badminton players to the Akademi Badminton Malaysia has been put on hold, for a while at least. This was decided not by BAM but the Ministry of Education ( Sports Division). It seems that...
Posted on Dec 28, 2019
The shift begins. Come January 2020, the Bukit Jalil Sports School will no longer cater for Football and Badminton players in their new intake of sidebars. Instead the footballers will be based at the Akademi Mokhtar Dahari in Gambang run by the NSC under the National...
Posted on Dec 27, 2019
Much has been reported in the main stream media on the last few days on the issue of players from the Akademi Mokhtar Dahari signing up for Selangor. However everyone seems to avoid bringing up the issue in the failure of five players sitting for their SPM this year....
Posted on Dec 27, 2019
Part 2 of understanding the new world ranking system better. If confused, read part 1 first as this in inter-related . Part 3 will mark the end of the question and answer session before a detailed look at events and their weight age and how points are awarded, a case...
Posted on Dec 25, 2019
In six days time, the new ranking system of the International Hockey Federation will be introduced. Many are still bewildered as to how the ranking systems work, be it the old one or the one that takes effect on January 1, 2020. Over the next series of articles we...
Posted on Dec 25, 2019
It will be a rather packed Hockey calendar for Asian teams in 2020. In the calandra for the year, endorsed by the Asian Hockey Federation Executive Board at its meeting in KL on December 24, the following events were confirmed. 6 April 2020 to 12 April :2020: Women’s...
Posted on Dec 25, 2019
Following the release as of the fixtures for both the men and women of the 2020 season of the Malaysian Hockey League, there was bound to be many errors. Why? Simply because those who drew up the fixtures have no experience Nor do they look at the standard operating...
Posted on Dec 24, 2019
In the Malaysian education system, having a certificate af the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia is of paramount importance. Without such a certificate, there is no chance whatsoever for the individual, be it to pursue higher education of secure a job, especially in the civil...
Posted on Dec 22, 2019
The 2020 Malaysian Hockey League gets underway on January 10. And as expected, there are 8 men’s team and 6 women’s team in the one division competition. The only significant addition is Hockey Academy from KL in both men and women competitions. However their status...
Posted on Dec 21, 2019
Perhaps it’s time for Malaysian Athletes to be as bold as this. Forget the argument that critics might put forward that it’s not our culture to question elders or authority, the time for good governance and transparency is vital if we are serious on nation building....
Posted on Dec 20, 2019
One of the first things that several individuals messaged me this morning was with regards to the Olympic Council of Malaysia annual Olympian of the year awards. Not to know who won, but mostly to ask how was it that the nations highest sporting award was not carried...
Posted on Dec 19, 2019
Just how many teams are there in the upcoming Malaysian Hockey League? The answer will only be known for certain this Saturday when the managers meeting is held. Earlier there were indications that there was to be 8 men’s and 6 women’s teams. Somehow that got turned...
Posted on Dec 19, 2019
So the terminator has struck again! With one swipe several individuals find themselves not have a merry Xmas after all. They have now to look for alternatives to put good on the table, be it for themselves or their aged parents or siblings. Then they have to worry...
Posted on Dec 17, 2019
4386759005355547 Since the Sports Minister Syed Saddiq is looking at sending out show cause letters to National Sports Associations that failed to achieve their gold medal target at the recent SEA Games in Manila, perhaps he should also send one to his NSC Director...
Posted on Dec 16, 2019
This was a crucial announcement that most main stream media failed to pick up. The joint MFL and FAM President, the flamboyant, swashbuckling and charming ( only to the eyes of his cronies) had stated that from 2021 the MFL will only pay out yearly grants based on the...
Posted on Dec 15, 2019
While many are shocked and surprised that all the Hockey coaches have seen their contracts not renewed, with the exception of Roelant Oltmans, frankly I was not one but surprised. It has become the norm and f our country to hold in high esteem foreign coaches or...
Posted on Dec 15, 2019
Jack of all trades, master of none. The aptly describes the sports scenario in our country as the National Sports Council has probably taken on more then it can chew. There needs to be a more honest and open policy from the government agency. Firstly the sports...
Posted on Dec 14, 2019
So the Olympic Council of Malaysia has now opted to compare the failure of other countries to achieve their targets to justify Malaysia’s failure to reach its 70 Gold medal target. And in doing so, it was stated that the other countries too faced similar issues that...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019
It is only proper that I tender my heartfelt apologies to the players of the 1982 Asian Games Bronze Medal winning team. Despite deserving the honour to be inducted into the Olympic Council of Malaysia Hall of Fame. Since the introduction of the OCM Hall of Fame, this...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019
In May this year, this website after an exclusive interview with FIH President as well as CEO in Kuala Lumpur had revealed that the International Hockey Federation was in the midst of making changes to their ranking points system. Many at that time ignored the...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019
Reading the papers this morning, one can be utterly dismayed at the manner in which the Badminton Association of Malaysia reacted to an open letter by former NSC Director General Dato Seri Zolkples Embong. All Zol , as he is normally addressed as, was merely stating...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019
The National Sports Institute are dicing with a breach of corporate governance. And the Olympic Council of Malaysia Executive Board that meets this morning needs to determine if it is indeed an autonomous body, free of government and political interference. The Chief...
Posted on Dec 12, 2019
Former Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin feels that the disruption to the programs in place attributed towards the poor outing at the recent Manila SEA Games. And he is of the opinion that someone needs to take responsibility for the fiasco and changes made. In a no...
Posted on Dec 12, 2019
This is a copy of a letter sent by former NSC Director General Dato Seri Zolkples Embong to Syed Sadiq, the Sports Minister. The letter is publish verbatim and not edited at all. SURAT TERBUKA UNTUK YB MENTERI BELIA DAN SUKAN. Saya jarang membuat kenyataan akhbar...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019
We often read of unreasonable accusations against individuals in sports to get rid of them. One such person who underwent this was Tim Newenham, the former director of the Podium Program. After the failure at the 2018, a carefully orchestrated campaign was launched,...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019
Last year after the poor performance at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta/Palembang, two major events unfolded. The first was the sham of a “ post mortem” to dissect the objectives and performance of the Podium Project. This saw what was later deemed as a demon exorcise...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019
Fun Facts To Look At In wake of the poor performance in the 30th SEA Games which however will be defended at the high noon press conference to be held in Clark City be the Chef De Mission, his Deputy, NSC Director General and OCM Secretary General. With the OCM Board...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019
So the SEA Games campaign ends with 55/56/57 golds, depending how you look at it. But it’s no where near 70 and that is what those responsible – Sports Minister Syed Sadiq, NSC Director Dato Ahmad Shapawi, NSC Director of Athletes Jeffry Ngadirin and OCM...
Posted on Dec 10, 2019
Disclaimer: This is written with whatever knowledge I have on TV deals since my time at FAM, MSL as well as in hockey. The figures may not be accurate as they are more of approximately given that I only follow Football on TV as was denied accreditation. What is...
Posted on Dec 9, 2019
Those in the Negri Sembilan Hockey fraternity will surely recall an individual named Mohd Zam Mohd Zain. The forner town planner of Seremban Municipal Council passes away after a battle with diabetes. He had during his tenure in Seremban served the NSHA as a Vice...
Posted on Dec 8, 2019
Being principled and honest is something that makes one feel there is a purpose in life. But there is one institution that cannot just swallow that. No it’s not those affected ( as they are just made of dust as are you and me) but it’s the financial institutions. And...
Posted on Dec 6, 2019
As the M League 2020 season is just round the corner, there have been many stories going around . While the Malaysian Football League has been non committal on the actual dates of the M- League, the talks in the corridor seems to imply that it will only start in late...
Posted on Dec 6, 2019
As of noon on December 6, the Malaysian contingent has raked in 24 gold medals. At the flag handing ceremony, the announcement by the Sports Minister Syed Sadiq was 70 gold medals. He proudly announced this figure was derived from the workshops held by NSC together...
Posted on Dec 5, 2019
Having served FAM since 2006, Dato Ong Kim Swee was unceremoniously dumped by the Football Association of Malaysia via a phone call before he could even fly back to Malaysia. But the soon to be 49 year old took the news calmly and made no fuss about it, well aware...
Posted on Dec 5, 2019
Having served FAM since 2006, Dato Ong Kim Swee was unceremoniously dumped by the Football Association of Malaysia via a phone call before he could even fly back to Malaysia. But the soon to be 49 year old took the news calmly and made no fuss about it, well aware...
Posted on Dec 5, 2019
In 90 minutes, the reputation of a Football coach can be torn to shreds. To hell with the success he reaped, to hell with the fact that he turned youngsters into household names, to hell with the fact that he madd toms of sacrifices. That is the fate of Dato Ong Kim...
Posted on Dec 4, 2019
Looking at the flight schedule of the Malaysian contingent is like going through a maze. From information gathered through the Media Secretariat , many Athletes are being put on different flights, both going or returning home. While this to a certain extent can be...
Posted on Dec 3, 2019
The knockout tournament preceding the Malaysian Hockey League has been – knocked out! Named after Tan Sri P. Alagendra, the competition was introduced four years ago as a curtain raiser for the start of the new season of MHL. In 2019, the tournament was still...
Posted on Dec 1, 2019
So why did Kevin Ramalingam resign? It was a futile and lame attempt by the Malaysian Football League Board in their press statement that was the formal announcement, some 16 hours after this website ( its not a blog for heavens sake) revealed it. The statement stated...
Posted on Dec 1, 2019
Shooting the messenger, That’s what sports is all about these days. Instead of acknowledging the fact that there are issues with regards governance in sports, the Olympic Council of Malaysia rather looks at a way to find out the source of GHD leaks. Take for example...
Posted on Nov 30, 2019
The Football Association of Malaysia is keen to provide assistance to private clubs that indulge in development programmes for Football. In making this stand, FAM President Dato Hamidin Mohd Amin lauded the efforts of such endeavours of clubs investing in development...
Posted on Nov 30, 2019
The Malaysian Football League will issue a press statement on the position of its Chief Executive Officer Kevin Ramalingam this afternoon. This website revealed last night that Kevin had tendered his resignation as CEO. Met at the launch of the Royal Selangor Club...
Posted on Nov 29, 2019
Three important things happened in Malaysian Football today, November 29. While we are all aware of the SEA Games defeats for both the Men’s ( 0-1 ) and Women (0-5) at the hands of Philippines, there is another schooling news. Malaysian Football League Chief Executive...
Posted on Nov 29, 2019
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Matador Hockey Club in the second day of the FHE Cup in Perth. The privately funded development club won their first match against Western Australia Penguins but succumbed to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of fellow Malaysian team, Bukit...
Posted on Nov 28, 2019
Matador Hockey Club notched two wins in as many matches in the opening day of the FHE Cup held in Perth, Australia. Placed in Pool B, the self funded Hockey development club notched wins over Cirello Coaching Academy ( 3-0) and later punished BMR Coaching Academy 6-0....
Posted on Nov 27, 2019
So what do we have here? Over the past two months one thing is becoming clearly significant at the Olympic Council of Malaysia Slowly but surely the power and responsibility of the “ elected” Secretary General Dato Mohamad Nazifuddin Najib is being usurped by the...
Posted on Nov 23, 2019
By Tony Mariadass Palembang The QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup women’s title jinx continued to haunt Malaysia, when Natasha Roslan lost in the semifinal to Australia’s Rebecca Whiting 176-199 this afternoon in Palembang....
Posted on Nov 20, 2019
With the withdrawal of Safawi Rashid from the national team, all eyes will now be on teenage sensation Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin. The youngster was looking forward to playing alongside Safawi and Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid in the forthcoming SEA Games, assuming he was...
Posted on Nov 20, 2019
In what can only be considered a devastating blow, ace striker Safawi Rasid will not be joining the SEA Games squad on the plane to Manila, This is due to the fact that he has played many matches and if not used sparingly, he could suffer a burnout. And this setback...
Posted on Nov 20, 2019
It was said that OCM needed a Chief Operating Officer to ensure a professionally run outfit. So will someone in OCM kindly explain this fiasco or blunder. Today at 10am, a sponsorship ceremony from one of OCM’s long serving sponsors BATA/POWER was held at OCM. And at...
Posted on Nov 17, 2019
Sitting on the train on a hot Sunday afternoon, a thought struck my mind. Remember the viral video clip of Mohamad Sabu when he joked on the situation that former Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib Razak had put himself him with regards to the 1MDB case. Well in case you...
Posted on Nov 17, 2019
This is written to provide insights to anyone who is parachuted into positions, without having to work his or her way up from district, club, state and onwards to national and international levels in any sports. No intention to marginalise or ridicule anyone but with...
Posted on Nov 16, 2019
While the powers that be were busy jostling for positions in the National hockey body, a self sustaining club went around doing what they do best – developing hockey. Matador Hockey Club, a brain child of forner national skipper Sarjit Singh, organised its...
Posted on Nov 15, 2019
Indian coach Graham Reid has confirmed that his team will not be participating in the 2020 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. A tweet from India’s Hockey writer Jaspreet Saini confirmed the fact after his interview with the coach. The men’s hockey calendar for 2020 on the...
Posted on Nov 15, 2019
By VM Chandran Leon Brown said that ” In the end you deserve what you get. The amount of effort you put in determines your joy and happiness”. Looking at the background of Malaysian hockey and the manoeuvres that have taken place to keep out deserving...
Posted on Nov 15, 2019
This is something for all to ponder! Each time we watch TV or read the newspaper, one will come across cliche remarks uttered by our officials and Athletes. And it’s really sickening to hear such remarks being passed day in and day out. Some of the most boring and...
Posted on Nov 14, 2019
*“FOR HONOUR & PRIDE OF MALAYSIA”* By Maninderjit Singh (Mike) *PART 2: CONGRESS* The month of November 2019 is a crucial stage, as the Malaysian Men’s Hockey Team plays Great Britain for final slot to Tokyo 2020 Olympics on 2nd & 3rd Nov in London. On the 8th...
Posted on Nov 14, 2019
An Asian Level Hockey 5’s event will be organised in Kuala Lumpur in February 2020. Catering for both boys and girls Under 16, the finer details of the first international event organised by the Asian Hockey Federation is currently being ironed out with the venue...
Posted on Nov 13, 2019
They won the Asian Games Bronze Medal in 1982. The women’s hockey team delivered an unexpected bronze at the Shivaji Hockey Stadium New Delhi. It was no mean feat for the Malaysian women’s Hockey team to achieve. For far too long they were under the shadows of their...
Posted on Nov 13, 2019
He meant well for Malaysia. He tried his best to help elevate the quality of high performance sports in Malaysia. He was tough in making hard but necessary decisions for the betterment of athletes. He was honest, clean and trustworthy He had to knowledge, acumen and...
Posted on Nov 12, 2019
When the Olympic Council of Malaysia wanted to hire a Chief Operating Officer, one of the reasons given was towards a more professional administration. Granted the COO has been office for slightly over a month, but no significant changes are to be seen. And from the...
Posted on Nov 11, 2019
Lausanne, Switzerland: The FIH Executive Board (EB), chaired by FIH President Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, held its last meeting of the year on 8-9 November at its offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, where it selected India to host the 2023 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup...
Posted on Nov 10, 2019
Will Hockey’s loss be badminton’s gain? That is how the scenario could develop following the “ ineligibility”issue surrounding the nomination of Air Asia Executive Chairman Dato Kamarudin Meranun for the position of president of the National Hockey body. The corporate...
Posted on Nov 10, 2019
Are there going to be heads rolling in the Malaysian Football League? Not the competition proper but the administrators of the MFL could well find some being asked to walk the plank. In barely 20 days, the month of November will come to an end. And it’s significant as...
Posted on Nov 9, 2019
With the closing date of the Malaysian Hockey League was Friday, November 8 at 13 noon as stipulated by the national body in the calling for entry. So what are the numbers of teams for the tournament that is scheduled for January and February 2020? With no information...
Posted on Nov 8, 2019
Although Malaysia were very confident of winning the bid to host the Women Hockey World Cup, the FIH Executive Board dealt them a double blow. For not only were they denied the women’s World Cup, but lost out the bid to host the Men’s World Cup as well....
Posted on Nov 8, 2019
Malaysia’s Participation in Men’s Hockey of the Olympic Games Background Since its debut at the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games, the Malaysia Men’s Hockey team has qualified and participated in the Olympic Games a total of 10 times out of 17 Olympic...
Posted on Nov 7, 2019
A game on twists and turns on the field has now a case of twists and turns in the electoral process. From what was to be a normal electoral process for a sports body at national level, the fuss in Hockey could have been avoided if transparency, governance and...
Posted on Nov 6, 2019
In a show of disgust and lack of transparency, several candidates that were nominated for positions in the forthcoming MHC Elections announced their withdrawal, What was to be a press conference to announce the manifesto of Air Asia chief Dato Kamarudin Meranun...
Posted on Nov 6, 2019
Two press conferences are scheduled today, within a short distance of each other. At 3.00pm, a Press Conference by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation will be held at the National Hockey Stadium. And at 4.30pm, another press conference, hosted by Air Asia chief Dato...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019
By Dato Sieh Kok Chi In less than a month, the 30th edition of the SEA Games will be held in the Philippines. 2019 is also the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the SEA Games, then known as the SEAP Games in 1959. It is therefore opportune to review some of the...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019
In less then 30 days the 2019 Manila SEA Games will get underway. Malaysia has named a big contingent for the SEA Games and the selection process was so lax that it has become a SEA Games that everyone can participate in. Two issue here with regards to the SEA Games...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019
By; V M Chandran In London on the 2nd and 3rd of November, our hockey boys and officials had to put “their tails between their legs” and walk ashamed as they were thrashed 9-3 aggregate over 2 legs for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic hockey qualifiers. Sayonara!...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019
Why is it always that in failure in any sport, the first persons to be blamed are the coaches and players? This shifting the blame approach has been often used in Malaysian sports and once again tears its ugly head as the national Hockey team failed to qualify for the...
Posted on Nov 4, 2019
Unable to sleep after watching yet another exit of our Hockey team from the Olympics, I told myself that while it was going to be painful for some to read this, the facts had to be laid bare. While some rant over the social media on the trials and tribulations or the...
Posted on Nov 4, 2019
By S. Ramaguru in London Great Britain put paid to Malaysian hopes of making their first Olympics since Sydney 2000 with a comprehensive 9-3 aggregate win in the two leg Olympic Qualifiers at Lee Valley Stadium in London. After winning the first match 4-1 on Saturday,...
Posted on Nov 3, 2019
By S. Ramaguru In Lee Valley London Great Britain took a giant step towards Olympic Qualification by defeating Malaysia 4-1 at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium in London. It was a comeback win for the home team who trailed for a large party of the match having gone down...
Posted on Nov 1, 2019
The Malaysia Cup final is this Saturday. And the clamour for tickets started as soon as the final whistle went at the end of the second leg semi finals. No doubt Kedah and Johor have a tremendous fan base. Was this the factor that inclined MFL to capitalise and...
Posted on Oct 31, 2019
*”FOR HONOUR & PRIDE OF MALAYSIA”* By Maninderjit Singh (Mike) The month of November 2019 is a crucial stage, as the Malaysian Men’s Hockey Team plays Great Britain for final slot to Tokyo 2020 Olympics on 2 & 3 in London. On the 8th November, FIH would...
Posted on Oct 31, 2019
In 2015, I was accorded the honour of being the first inductee to the Hall of Fame of the Negeri Sembilan Hockey Association. My two other fellow inductees were the late Lawerence van Huizen and William Fidelis, whom I regard as the icons of NS Hockey. While paying...
Posted on Oct 30, 2019
The countdown has began. On Saturday, we take our first step towards eradicating a record that we do not really need. Our absence from the Olympics. The burden of eradication this horrendous record lies on the shoulders of 18 players, our best from the 32 million...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019
Although Selangor were knocked out at the semi final stage of the Malaysia Cup, they have been quietly planning to be a force to reckon with in Malaysian Football in years to come. And towards that objective, it is reliably learnt that they have signed up as many as...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019
A question by a state Hockey official, holding a key position for well over 18 years got me thinking. The question that this obviously illiterate on Hockey official asked was as follows; “ Who is this Lum Sau Fong.” That got me thinking, if a person that has held a...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019
Those running the Negri Sembilan Hockey Association and Penang State Hockey Association have no business running Hockey. For they have brought shame and disrepute to their respective states by nominating individuals that have never contributed towards that sport in...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019
As predicted by this website a week ago, the number of candidates vying for positions in the forthcoming Malaysia Hockey Confederation elections is mind blowing. When the initial list of candidates was first revealed by two states, there was a pattern –...
Posted on Oct 27, 2019
In a surprising move, George Koshy, the “ silent “ Deputy President of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation has exited as Chairman of its Competitions Committee Whatsapp group. And in thanking the members, in other words he stopped short of using the word resign . But...
Posted on Oct 27, 2019
Where will the Malaysia Cup final be held? Though it was earlier announced that Bukit Jalil will be the venue, some disturbing news is filtering down the corridors of power from the headquarters. It seems that there is some inking that enough pressure was exerted to...
Posted on Oct 27, 2019
Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; “a favour for a favour”. Phrases with similar meanings include: “give and take”, “tit for...
Posted on Oct 26, 2019
We often hear national sports bodies taking the stadium boards to task for poor management or provision of facilities at sporting venues. But much of the blame actually lies with the sports bodies itself. Not that they are tasked with the administration and management...
Posted on Oct 25, 2019
One look at the seven names proposed by Selangor HA will tell you that a pack has been formed. Forget the top three positions but any hosiery passionate lovers heart will only bleed seeing the names proposed. Let’s ask some simple questions in order to evaluate the...
Posted on Oct 25, 2019
Representing your nation is the highest achievement for many a sportsman. For it is the pinnacle for many a athlete and is often used as a barometer to determine the ability. There are many sportsmen, but in Malaysia there are only around 350 Olympians, those accorded...
Posted on Oct 24, 2019
It is expected to be a crowded field in the battle for the Vice President positions of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. Though the notice of meeting for the AGM set for November 16 has yet to make its appearance, the lobbying has started. There are seven positions...
Posted on Oct 24, 2019
Stories of unpaid wages of Football players are expected to dominate sports pages over the next few weeks. With only four teams left competing in the Malaysia Cup, sordid tales of players having to beg and borrow in order to survive are bound to receive waves of...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019
In the past, when it came to the elections of the top brass of the Malaysian Hockey, the focus of attention used to be on Perak. Why? Simply because the nomination list from Perak was often concluded as the “ preferred” candidates list of as HRH Al Maharum Sultan...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019
There are arguments that the Badminton development system has not failed but actually delivered results. However facts speak for themselves should one take a look at the list of the World Junior Champions produces by this country, World Junior Champions 1. Jeremy Gan...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019
It was a case mixed fortunes for the two Malaysian Hockey Teams participating in the 5th Grand Masters Asian Cup at Donghae, Korea from 17th- 23rd October. The 65 and above team were edged to the title by Japan as they lost their final match 1-0. They had earlier...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019
When one used to walk into the Olympic Council of Malaysia office, he / she would be greeted by smiling faces and bubbly characters, all without any fear or favour, sans any tension. But of late there is so much stress and climate of fear that is so noticeable when...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019
In seven days time October comes to an end. And by November 2, the domestic Football season culminates with the Malaysia Cup final. And then it starts – the media coverage on unpaid subsidy and wages by the various teams. It is so very predictable – our...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019
It is only natural that when national sports associations get criticised, they go on the defensive. Rather then accepting views of others, they justify their actions ( or rather ineffectiveness) with flowery press statements that in actual sense are merely nothing if...
Posted on Oct 22, 2019
How does the NSC and Sports Ministry evaluate sports in terms of delivery and performance? Surely Hockey ended up being the biggest loser when the 2020 Budget was announced by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng recently. Not that Guan Eng is at fault but the manner in...
Posted on Oct 21, 2019
For those who may not know it, even some who live in Kuala Kangsar, there is an indoor tournament that will be held there in two weeks. Named as the HRH Tuanku Zara – Invitational International Women’s Indoor Hockey 2019. It has been scheduled from October...
Posted on Oct 21, 2019
Hockey is slowly being sent to a retirement home. For those who are to be guardians of the sport have put money over everything when it comes to developing and promoting the sport and players. Let me give readers a breakdown how I came to this conclusion. Last year...
Posted on Oct 20, 2019
What is the distance between Muar and Johor Baru? Or even what will be the travelling time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru? I was told it takes slightly under 90 minutes to get from Muar to Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Yet our Youth &Sports Minister Syed Sadiq...
Posted on Oct 19, 2019
Great Britain lifted the 9#> edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup defeating India 2-1 at the Taman Daya Stadium. In a final that India dominated for large parts, it was the never say die attitude of the British that saw then lift the title for a historic third time....
Posted on Oct 19, 2019
Malaysia took third spot in the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Japan. This was Malaysia’s first podium finish since 2015 where they also ended up third. “ We are happy to have won but really we have an issue with concerting...
Posted on Oct 19, 2019
Australia finally came alive in the Sultan of Johor Cup to defeat New Zealand 4–2 the match to determine 5/6 placing, They played their best match of the tournament as they completely dominated a match against a team they had lost less then 24 hours earlier. For...
Posted on Oct 18, 2019
New Zealand defeated their fellow Oceania counterparts Australia 3-1 in the final pool match. The result meant that both teams occupy the fifth and sixth positions at the end of the pool stages and will play each other again to decide the wooden spoon. It was...
Posted on Oct 18, 2019
Malaysia stayed on course for a podium finish after a come from behind win over Japan. In a match they had to win, Malaysia trailed 1-2 as the clock was ticking away. But a sterling finish by man of the match Amirul Azhar turned the tables as the Malaysian team played...
Posted on Oct 18, 2019
Defending champions Great Britain will take on India in the final of the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. It will be a repeat final of 2018 where Great Britain triumphed 3-2 to lift the trophy for the second time. Either of the...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019
Jurulatih Malaysia, Nur Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin memerlukan formula berbeza bagi mengatasi Jepun dalam aksi terakhir liga saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019, esok Kedua-dua pasukan turun dengan misi memburu kemenangan. Malaysia memerlukan tiga mata bagi layak...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019
Secara matematiknya, pertembungan India menentang Great Britain, esok hanya perlu berkesudahan seri bagi membolehkan kedua-dua pasukan layak ke final saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019. Kedua-dua pasukan kini berkongsi sembilan mata di kedudukan dua teratas...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019
“Mandeep mahu ikut jejak abang Pardeep beraksi di pentas Olimpik” JOHOR BAHRU: Kehebatan abang dalam sukan hoki menjadi daya penarik buat Mandeep Mor, 20, memilih sukan ini sebagai kerjaya profesional. Pemain pertahanan yang menjadi kapten skuad bawah 21...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019
“Benji main video games redakan tekanan” JOHOR BAHRU: Minat golognan muda masa kini, tidak dapat dinafikan sama sekali ramai yang meminati permainan video. Ini termasuklah atlet sukan yang bermain di peringkat tertinggi, permainan video yang semakin...
Posted on Oct 16, 2019
Japan kept alive their hopes of making the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup with an impressive 4-2 win over New Zealand. They had to work hard for the win, coming back from being a goal twice to collect three points that put them on six points. And they plsy Malaysia...
Posted on Oct 16, 2019
Malaysia upset Great Britain 1-0 to stay on course for a podium finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup. The win gave Malaysia four points and moved them up the standings. They will know their fate after their final pool match against Japan. “ We played well, especially in...
Posted on Oct 16, 2019
India took a big step towards a place in Saturday’s final as they demolished fellow contenders Australia 5-1 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Both the teams needed the three points to stay in contention for the place in the final. However as India showed composure...
Posted on Oct 15, 2019
New Zealand bounced back from a heavy 8-2 defeat at the hands of India to inflict a embarrassing 6-0 defeat to hosts Malaysia at the Sultan of Johor Cup. The win gave the Kiwis their first points while Malaysia are now at the bottom of the standings after all teams...
Posted on Oct 15, 2019
India slumped to a shock 4-3 defeat at the hands of Japan at the Sultan of Johor Cup. It was indeed a match that India did not deserve a point as they were poor both in midfield and Attack. “ We were not at our best and all credit to Japan who took their chances...
Posted on Oct 15, 2019
Great Britain took a giant leap towards a place in Saturday’s final of the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup. A nail biting 1-0 win over Australia has given the defending champions 9 points. But coach Jon Bleby was not looking at a place in the final but rather...
Posted on Oct 13, 2019
India went on a scoring spree, putting eight goals past New Zealand at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. The 8-2 win was achieved with clinical finishing and a high level of skills by the Indians. But Indian coach BJ Kariapa earned the wrath of the media as he kept them...
Posted on Oct 13, 2019
Juara bertahan, Great Britain merekodkan kemenangan kedua dalam saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019 apabila menewaskan Jepun 2-1 di Stadium Hoki Taman Daya, hari ini. Kemenangan itu menyaksikan Britain berjaya melunaskan dendam mereka selepas dimalukan dengan...
Posted on Oct 13, 2019
Great Britain notched their second successive win in the Sultan of Johor Cup with a 2-1 win over Japan at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Japan however put up a gritty fight and could have got a point had they made count the four penalty corners they had minutes before...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
Malaysia seharusnya menyalahkan diri sendiri apabila membenarkan India bangkit untuk melakar kemenangan 4-2 dalam aksi pertama saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019 di Stadium Hoki Taman Daya, hari ini. Skuad remaja negara gagal mengekalkan kelebihan dimiliki...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
India came from being 2-0 down to defeat Malaysia 4-2 at the Taman Daya Stadium tonight. It was a case of the home team making silly mistakes in defence that allowed their opponents to collect all three points. “ We made some structural and tactical changes after...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
Juara bertahan Great Britain langkah kanan apabila berjaya menundukkan New Zealand 2-0 pada perlawanan yang berlangsung di Stadium Hoki Taman Daya, di sini, hari ini. Perlawanan itu bagaimanapun berlangsung sengit apabila kedua-dua pasukan kental ketika bertahan dan...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
Defending champions got their trophy defence off to a bright start in a workmanlike 2-0 win over New Zealand It was a highly tactical match as both teams gave no quarter to each other, with some hard fought battles in midfield, But in the end it was the better...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
Australia edged Japan 2-1 in the opening match of the 9th edition of the Sultan Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. It was a highly entertaining match where the Aussies dominated with two attempts coming off the post. “ We were a bit unlucky but the three...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
Juara dua kali, Australia dipaksa bekerja keras sebelum melakar kemenangan 2-1 ke atas Jepun dalam aksi pertama saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) di Stadium Taman Daya, hari ini. Ehren Hazell muncul wira apabila meledak dua gol padang buat Australia pada minit...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019
Kindly visit the links for the updates on the 9th Edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup which is being held from Oct 12 to 19. Matches are live on YouTube and only certain media are providing coverage of the tournament as for some main stream media, their priorities are...
Posted on Oct 8, 2019
It what can only be described as shocking, former international Anthony Ravindra suffered a fatal heart Attack while playing Hockey at the Shah Alam Gurudwara ( Sikh Temple) mini pitch on Monday. The man who created history by bring the first Malaysian Hockey player...
Posted on Oct 6, 2019
Malaysian Badminton is in trouble. And the sooner the powers that administer the sport admit it, the earlier we can overcome it. Our last major success was the Thomas Cup won in 1992, almost 27 years ago. Yes we have had success at periodic levels through individual...
Posted on Oct 4, 2019
Just how much is the liabilities of the Malaysian Football League? A press release by the body set up to manage the league was thought provoking. And for those who might have missed the all important para or it went unreported in the main stream media,allow me to...
Posted on Oct 4, 2019
We often wonder if at times there will ever be a change in mindset of sports personalities. Last Saturday, the OCM Council met and just before that a special board meeting of the OCM Executive Board was held. The purpose of this special board meeting was to endorse...
Posted on Oct 3, 2019
As I mark my exit from Kuala Lumpur, I will be writing a series of articles outlining moments in our sporting history that ultimately changed things, some for the better, most for the worse. In the articles, I shall reveal the rights and wrongs associated with sports...
Posted on Oct 2, 2019
Can a government agency or a sub committee of a non governmental sports organisation usurp the powers of duly elected office bearers of a national sports body? That is the questions being posed with regards to the issue of traditional boat race, canoe, Table Tennis...
Posted on Sep 30, 2019
So the argument put forward by the Olympic Council of Malaysia President on the Justin fixation of the SEA Games contingent size reads something like this. “ So this Games is an exception (on why OCM allow national sport associations to send athletes under category B)...
Posted on Sep 30, 2019
The ongoing street protests in Hong Kong have claimed another victim in the field of sports. Concerned in the recent developments in the SAR, the Asian Hockey Federation has decided to move the qualifiers for the Junior Asia Cup from Hong Kong. Scheduled to be held in...
Posted on Sep 30, 2019
The national Hockey team has concluded its four match friendly against Korea last Thursday. It resulted in one win, one draw and two defeats, with Malaysia scoring eight goals and conceding ten. The team comprises of players that are almost certain to feature in the...
Posted on Sep 28, 2019
It is obvious that in the Olympic Council of Malaysia rules are meant to be broken. There is no such thing as following regulations that they themselves imposed. This was made crystal clear when the number of Athletes going for the 2019 Manila SEA Games was revealed....
Posted on Sep 27, 2019
Number 14 is considered to be the worst number among all the unlucky numbers. The ‘1’ in the number 14 does not represent loneliness; instead it means ‘guaranteed’. Therefore, the number would interpret ‘guaranteed death’.. And in...
Posted on Sep 26, 2019
The Olympic Council of Malaysia Selection Committee meets this morning to determine the final number of Athletes to the Manila SEA Games. When there was a furore about the quality of Athletes sent for the 2018 Jakarta/Palembang Asian Games, there was swift action,...
Posted on Sep 25, 2019
The sports that were placed in Category B had till September 20 to make good their payments. While most paid up to OCM on or before that period, there was one sports association that truly took the honours. They issued a post dated cheque as part payment for their...
Posted on Sep 24, 2019
A sports editor of a malay daily penned a comment piece with regards to the ongoing issues in the Malaysian Paralympic Council. In short he virtually hit out at former Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, asking him to set good leadership example and withdraw from...
Posted on Sep 24, 2019
Writing this article was tough. A lot of thought was put into it. Was I going to be cowed by threats or was I going to be duty bound to tell the truth? Up to the highest level in this country I have been made to sound like a sour grape, when I reality all I am doing...
Posted on Sep 22, 2019
Often I asked this question to Hockey enthusiasts as well as the Hockey Journalists in Malaysia who claim to know everything on Hockey. My question has been the same and simple – when was the last time Malaysia defeated Great Britain in Hockey in Great Britain?...
Posted on Sep 18, 2019
Will the Tun Razak Cup still go on with the haze situation at alarming levels? While it poses a health risk to the players, plans are in place to proceed with the tournament that is scheduled to begin on Friday. The team managers meeting is scheduled for Thursday and...
Posted on Sep 17, 2019
In what can only be deemed as weird, a Hockey technical official has been “ suspended” since April but was never asked to appear before any hearing or even given a show cause letter. And the matter only cans to light when FIH removes his name from the list of...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019
Three Malaysians are amongst the list of 15 candidates that have applied for the position of the Singapore national women team coach, In confirming this, the President of the Singapore Hockey Federation Mathavan Devadas however refused to reveal more details. “ Yes we...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019
Singapore booked a place in the Junior Asia Cup when they defeated Chinese Taipei 4-0 in the Air Asia Women’s Junior Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore. With the two top teams assured of a place in the Junior Asia Cup in Japan in April...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019
Uzbekistan registered a convincing 6-0 win over Bangladesh in the Air Asia Women’s Junior Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore. The win gives them a good chance of booking the second spot in the tournament which in turn will enable them to...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019
Hong Kong defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in the Air Asia Women’s Junior Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore. Hong Kong had lost two of their previous three matches , 0-5 to Uzbekistan, 0-2 to Chinese Taipei but defeated Bangladesh 1-p for the only...
Posted on Sep 12, 2019
Press Release Sultan of Johor Cup International recognition for SOJC The 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup promises a high level of competition based on the early confirmation of the participating teams. In what can only be deemed as keen interest, the six teams...
Posted on Sep 12, 2019
In what can be considered an historical achievement, the Johor Hockey Association has secured a 4 storey shop office as its office. Courtesy of UM Land Berhad, the RM.1.8 million property is located at Fortuna Hin Seri Alam Johor was donated to the Johor Hockey...
Posted on Sep 9, 2019
Men’s Draw Germany v Austria India v Russia Holland v Pakistan Spain v France Canada v Ireland Great Britain v Malaysia New Zealand v South Korea
Posted on Sep 8, 2019
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the updated FIH World Rankings. This update comes ahead of the rankings-based draw for the FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers, which will be broadcast live on the FIH Facebook page on Monday 9 September 2019...
Posted on Sep 2, 2019
Are the best exponents sekected to represent the Ju Jitsu squad for the Manila SEA Games, assuming OCM gives them the nod to go to Manila when hearing appeals tomorrow.? This comes up after this website was alerted to the manner in which “ closed trials” were...
Posted on Aug 30, 2019
Malaysia’s lack of focus towards the preparation of its juniors men’s and women’s hockey team could well see them miss out of the 2021 Junior World Cup. While the men’s team has the players, their lack of exposure could well derail their qualification chances in the...
Posted on Aug 29, 2019
The draw to determine the matches of the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers will be held on 9 September at 1pm CET at the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Lausanne, Switzerland. It will be conducted by FIH CEO Thierry Weil and streamed...
Posted on Aug 29, 2019
If there was a world title for bidding of sports events, then Malaysia will be the undisputed champions, no two ways about it. Barely had the euphoria died down on the joint ASEAN bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup that we now are fed with news of potentially bidding for...
Posted on Aug 25, 2019
There is a furore with regards to the participation of the Traditional Boat Race team for the Manila SEA Games. But it has been left out of coverage by the print media, ironically despite having their journalist present at the centre of the storm when statements were...
Posted on Aug 22, 2019
What kind of society have we become? Swears, promises, love, loyalty, just meaningless words Yes there is much tension in Malaysia at the moment but the signs were already there for years before this, allowed to manifest by unscrupulous individuals that only think...
Posted on Aug 17, 2019
The loud, thunderous and booming voice of the famed NS Padang is no more. Lawrence Joseph van Huizen, the doyen of Hockey, be it at school, district, state, national and international level left this earth to be with The Lord at 4.30am this morning after battling a...
Posted on Aug 16, 2019
The new regulation by the organising committee of the 2019 Manila SEA Games could well derail Malaysia’s chances in the men’s football competition. Though the draw has yet to be done, the registration requirement of the final 20 players for the competition, normally...
Posted on Aug 14, 2019
Let me make it clear from the start Neither am I an ex- International who has played 80 times for the country, be it field, indoor, underwater or imaginary Hockey. And neither am I am decorated individual with a title ( save for Teo honorific awards that I never used)...
Posted on Aug 10, 2019
So the word is that the contract of Lim Teong Kim will not be renewed and indication of such action was told to media in Japan. And further to that, it was revealed that a new Program Director has been identified and the announcement will be made by the Sports...
Posted on Aug 10, 2019
The Football Association of Malaysia President, Dato Hamidin Amin is now said to be appointed as the Chairman of the Malaysian Football League. However efforts to obtain confirmation from MFL were futile but a MFL Board Meeting recently had endorsed the appointment....
Posted on Aug 8, 2019
While the Deputy Sports Minister is pretty vocal with regards to many issues governing sports, we wonder what his response is to the long overdue construction of an artificial Hockey pitch in Bukit Mertajam, which is his parliamentary constituency, Two years down,...
Posted on Aug 6, 2019
The Malaysian Athletic Federation has been dealt with a bitter blow. Their General Manager. Lt. Col. (R) Kalaimoney Bathumalay submitted his resignation on Monday, handing his letter to MAF President Dato SM Muthu and his Deputy Dato Mumtaz Jaafar. The former army...
Posted on Aug 6, 2019
The stand off in the national ice Hockey team continues. Following the ultimatum given last Wednesday – to appeal and be reinstated by the national body to the nine players, only two submitted appeals by the deadline on Sunday. The other 7 decided , in all...
Posted on Aug 2, 2019
Barely a year after it was launched, the artificial pitch at the Tengku Abdullah Stadium in Bangi has been closed. Belonging to UniKL, the pitch came under severe criticism prior to the Malaysian Hockey League as the surface was considered bumpy and not conducive for...
Posted on Aug 2, 2019
Why deny Khairy Jamaludfin his legacy? That is the question I wish to direct to the all powerful Stuart Ramalingam whose carefully crafted “apology” statement made it debut today after the Facebook fiasco by FAM that caused much banter in the social media over the...
Posted on Aug 2, 2019
Firstly to the parents of the ice Hockey players in a standoff with the national body in their kids being left out of the team. Yes, you may have received calls, messages, texts, bad mouthing me, but at the same time ask yourself one question – what have you...
Posted on Jul 31, 2019
The nine national ice hockey players have been given a lifeline. Appeal against your exclusion before this Sunday and they will be reinstated into the training squad of the national team that is preparing for the Manila SEA Games. This was stated by Team Manager...
Posted on Jul 29, 2019
The issue on the Ice Hockey are hotting up. After I had revealed the simmering issues within the two factions in the body, I was contacted by an individual , namely Hazurin Harun on Facebook who introduced himself as the Treasurer of the Association. I offered to...
Posted on Jul 29, 2019
They were invited for s Meeting for the OCM Selection Committee. But after turning up on the scheduled time, the officials from the Malaysian Pétanque Federation were told that they were not allowed in to present their views or recommendations to the five man panel....
Posted on Jul 27, 2019
Penning truths has its consequences, Rather then accept truth as it has been reported, those who reveal truths eventually go through loads of mindless tortures, ranging from being shunned, to being called all sorts of names and innuendos and their attempts to write...
Posted on Jul 27, 2019
This was reported by National News Agency BERNAMA on June 11 this year. “ A crisis management committee will be set up by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) to tackle problems arising in national sports associations (NSAs). “ OCM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria...
Posted on Jul 26, 2019
There seems to be confusion , mostly through inaccurate media reports, pertaining to Malaysia’s 4-2 win over Germany. Some had reported it, either online, online or social media that it was Malaysia’s first win over the mighty Germans, However the statistics show...
Posted on Jul 26, 2019
In what can only be considered a disgrace, the International Pétanque Federation has withdrawn its rights to represent the sport. In a letter dated March 21, the joint President of the Federation International Pétanque ( FIPJP ) and Confederation Mondiale Sport Boules...
Posted on Jul 26, 2019
It was the first time that an election was conducted to select members of the OCM Athlete Commission . Conducted by the the election of office bearers for the Athletes’ Commission for the term 2019/2021 was orderly but looking at the faves of those present to cast...
Posted on Jul 24, 2019
There is trouble brewing in Ice Hockey. And a meeting is said to be planned today between the disgruntled individuals and two key personnel – OCM President and NSC Director General. The division is to such an extent that reports have been lodged with relevant...
Posted on Jul 24, 2019
Indoor Hockey is rather seasonal in Malaysia. After the 2017 SEA Games, a leader made it clear that field Hockey was the focus and that not much attention will be paid to indoor Hockey. And another individual that holds a high position , had before the 2027 games,...
Posted on Jul 23, 2019
Though many are saying that it is unfair to Penang FA, it was something they deserved. Teams in the Malaysian leagues must realise that non payment of salaries is no longer something they should treat lightly. Penang paid the price where it hurts the most –...
Posted on Jul 22, 2019
The ever smiling Cikgu K. Krishnan left us suddenly on July 9. It was indeed a shock to receive such tragic news and I was unable to pen a tribute to a wonderful personality that touched my life. He suffered a massive heart attack in Kangar, ironically amongst the...
Posted on Jul 22, 2019
Iran showed why they are the dominant force of indoor hockey in Asia as they scored an emphatic 10-0 win over Kazakhstan in the final of the men’s competition of the AHF Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. Iran, who are ranked world number 4 were obviously a class...
Posted on Jul 22, 2019
Kazakhstan defeated Thailand 3-1 in the final of the women’s competition of the AHF Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. It was a cone from behind win for Kazakhstan who were a goal down as early as the second minute. But they never lost their composure and played a...
Posted on Jul 21, 2019
Malaysia picked up the bronze medal in the men’s competition of the AHF Asian Indoor Hockey Tournament by defeating Uzbekistan 6-3 in the third placing match. It was a decent ending for the Malaysians after their heart wrenching 4-3 semis defeat at the hands of...
Posted on Jul 21, 2019
Malaysia have only themselves to blame for not picking up the bronze medal in the women’s 3/4th placing match of the AHF Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. They lost 1-0 in a penalty shootout after the match in regulation time ended 1-1. Uzbekistan had taken a 1-0...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019
Iran showed why they are a class above the other teams as they demolished Uzbekistan 9-1 in the men’s semi final of the Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. Ranked world number 4, the Iranians were a class act, playing a high level of indoor Hockey that was a joy to...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019
Kazakhstan qualified for the final of the men’s competition of the Asian Indoor Championship when they defeated Malaysia 4-3 in the semis played in Chonburi. It was a well deserved win for tKazakhstan who attacked and defended in numbers and played their hearts out...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019
Defending champions Kazakhstan booked a place in the final of the women’s competition of Asian Indoor Championship with a 2-1 win over gritty Malaysia. They were forced to work hard by the Malaysians who defended well and hardly gave space to their opponents. In the...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019
Press Release Asian Hockey Federation The stage is set for an exciting semi finals in the AHF Asian Indoor Hockey Tournament In Chonburi , Thailand. Organised by the Thailand Hockey Association under the astute leadership of Dato Seri Chaiyapak Siriwat, the teams are...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019
In contrast to what is being said by a certain official in Malaysia, the Asian Indoor Hockey Champions only are at present assured of a place in the 2021 Indoor Hockey World Cup. As in the past by convention, only the champions of the respective men and women’s...
Posted on Jul 18, 2019
Rather then put a cap on the minimum number of nominations to be entitled to vie for a position, the Football Association of Malaysia should instead on cleaning up the potential candidates, , both in terms of ethics and morals. At a time when the nation is fixated...
Posted on Jul 15, 2019
The Football Association of Malaysia’s decision to impose minimum nomination criteria for a candidate to contest their positions has received irate responses from many in the sports world. While many called it undemocratic, there was one response from a ex senior...
Posted on Apr 10, 2019
China are the dark horses of the World League Finals to be held in Kuala Lumpur from the 26 April to May 4. This assessment comes from Japan’s head coach Siegfried Aikman after watching China in action in the first of five matches against his team in Japan. China...