The Malaysian League, now in the doldrums, needs to pull back its fans as the sport did in its earlier days being a big public entertainment draw, said 'Football King' Datuk Abdul Ghani Minhat.
He said as entertainment it needed icons or idols and stars like the late Mokhtar Dahari who was very much respected and idolised by football fans."Fans do not want to see just one level of skills and ability in the league, there need to be stars even if such stars are in a defensive position," the national football legend told Bernama Saturday.
Abdul Ghani said this when asked to comment on the call by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)'s president Sultan Ahmad Shah at the FAM's 46th Congress last Sunday that the Malaysian League had to be reviewed.Sultan Ahmad Shah voiced dissatisfaction at the present football scenario especially of the financial problems faced by state football associations and clubs competing in the Malaysian League.
Abdul Ghani said FAM as the apex national football body needed to review in depth the best way to bring glory back to the present lacklustre league."If we were to revert back to the semi-pro status there may be implications like players salaries being reduced."Reducing the number of teams in the league would effect associations' finances as income from ticket sales would be reduced due to fewer matches," Abdul Ghani said.He said players too would have fewer matches to play leading to less experience and exposure.
This year the Super League has 14 teams competing while 13 teams are competing in the Premier League after the Johor Baharu Municipal Council was suspended in March over insurance problems.On the possibility of allowing imported players in the local leagues after the ban for the present season, Abdul Ghani said the if local players failed to get their salaries on time what more about imported players whose salaries were way much higher."So to get fans back into the stadiums each team has to display quality play and the fans will come back. It is not difficult to attract football fans if players play well," he said.
He gave as example the Kelantan team's good display in the present Super League that saw 20,000 loyal fans flood the Sultan Mohamad IV Stadium in Kota Baharu.The professional football league in this country was started in 1995 and has seen several changes in regulations and there was also the introduction of the Super League in 2004 - BERNAMA
Jun 29, 2009
Nor Azimah Mat Resad is once again Malaysia's hope
Pahang born Nor Azimah Mat Resad is once again Malaysia's hope for winning a medal at the 18th Vietnam International Judo Tournament to be held at the Phan Dinh Phung Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City from 2-5 July 2009.
Malaysia will be represented by a team of seven male and three female athletes to this annual international meet. The team would be led by manager, Thevaraj Kasivisvanathan and Mongolian coach, Maralgerel Darmbiinyam.Last year Malaysia won one silver through Nor Azimah in the 45kg and a bronze from Nik Norbaizura Nik Azman (57kg).
Nor Azimah, 25, won quite easily and she is expected to do well again this year.This time around the competition is expected to be tough with most of teams, including China, would be sending their best exponents.Previously, Vietnam hosts this international tournament held together with the South East Asia (SEA) Championship, which is a competition among the South East Asian nations. This time around the Vietnamese are only organizing the international event.
Last year, Malaysia won one gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze in the SEA Championship. The gold was won by national champion, Chong Wai Keat in the below 81kg.The team is expected to leave on Thursday morning.
The squad:Men - Mohd Fakhrul Izaat Afandi (66kg), Marjan Abdullah (73kg), Chong Wai Keat (81kg), Jihad Syamin Johari (55kg), Syaiful Rizal Ahmad Zaidi (100kg).Women - Nor Azimah Mat Resad (45kg), Nik Norbaizura Nik Azman (57kg) and Noor Maizura Zainon (48kg)
Malaysia will be represented by a team of seven male and three female athletes to this annual international meet. The team would be led by manager, Thevaraj Kasivisvanathan and Mongolian coach, Maralgerel Darmbiinyam.Last year Malaysia won one silver through Nor Azimah in the 45kg and a bronze from Nik Norbaizura Nik Azman (57kg).
Nor Azimah, 25, won quite easily and she is expected to do well again this year.This time around the competition is expected to be tough with most of teams, including China, would be sending their best exponents.Previously, Vietnam hosts this international tournament held together with the South East Asia (SEA) Championship, which is a competition among the South East Asian nations. This time around the Vietnamese are only organizing the international event.
Last year, Malaysia won one gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze in the SEA Championship. The gold was won by national champion, Chong Wai Keat in the below 81kg.The team is expected to leave on Thursday morning.
The squad:Men - Mohd Fakhrul Izaat Afandi (66kg), Marjan Abdullah (73kg), Chong Wai Keat (81kg), Jihad Syamin Johari (55kg), Syaiful Rizal Ahmad Zaidi (100kg).Women - Nor Azimah Mat Resad (45kg), Nik Norbaizura Nik Azman (57kg) and Noor Maizura Zainon (48kg)
WELL DONE JAGUH KAMPUNG'S
Lee Chong Wei was unstoppable and the Koo Kein Keat and Tan Boon Heong combination found their winning touch to keep the Malaysian flag flying at the Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton championship here today.
On a day when Malaysia had three finalists in the US$120,000 tournament, it was the World No. 1 women's doubles pair, Chin Ee Hui and Wong Pei Tty, who found the burden of carrying the nation's hopes a little too heavy to bear and were knocked out in straight games by an unknown pair from China.But there was Chong Wei of course and the World No. 1 took only a little more than half an hour to beat China's former World Junior champion Chen Long to win his second title in as many weeks.
The pre-match prediction that Chong Wei would come up against yet another great Chinese wall was blown to pieces right from the very start. Chong Wei led 6-0 but then allowed the 20-year-old Chen Long to draw level at 7-7 before the lanky Chinese pulled ahead at 8-7.That was as far as he could go because once Chong Wei got into his stride, spraying all those delicate drops and releasing those powerful sideline smashes, the Indoor Stadium crowd here knew the Chinese resistance would soon crumble.
The opening game ended 21-16 in Chong Wei's favour and the second game was merely an exhibition of the Malaysian's range of shots, the delicate drop shots, the subtle net play and the ferocious smashes along the sidelines.Chen Long, conqueror of Indonesia's 2004 Athens Olympic gold medallist in the first round here, just could not cope and surrendered the second game 9-21 to allow Chong Wei to pick up the winner's cheque of US$9,000."I felt good throughout the match even though I am carrying a slight back injury suffered in the opening round. Chen Long had a brief fightback.
But I knew I was in control."He is a young talent and will carry China's future. He attacks well and as he develops he will be a tough opponent in future," said Chong Wei.He added that he will take a rest from tournaments after this and concentrate on his preparation for the World Championship in India in August.Kien Keat and Boon Heong also smelt the sweet scent of victory today after a barren spell in the international front.
They beat fellow Malaysians Tan Bin Shen and Gan Teik Chai in a one-sided clash to add to the only international title they have won this year, the Swiss Open in March."Hopefully this victory will spur us on at the World Championship in August," said Kien Keat.But there was no joy for Ee Hui and Pei Tty, comprehensively beaten by the No. 29 pair in the world, China's Ma Jin and Wang Xiaoli 9-21,11-21 on a day when the Malaysian World No. 1 could hardly put a foot right.
P/S : AS LONG AS THE MALAYSIAN PLAYERS DON'T WIN ALL ENGLAND, OLYMPICS AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THEY REMAIN AS JAGUH KAMPUNG FOR JAIHO !
On a day when Malaysia had three finalists in the US$120,000 tournament, it was the World No. 1 women's doubles pair, Chin Ee Hui and Wong Pei Tty, who found the burden of carrying the nation's hopes a little too heavy to bear and were knocked out in straight games by an unknown pair from China.But there was Chong Wei of course and the World No. 1 took only a little more than half an hour to beat China's former World Junior champion Chen Long to win his second title in as many weeks.
The pre-match prediction that Chong Wei would come up against yet another great Chinese wall was blown to pieces right from the very start. Chong Wei led 6-0 but then allowed the 20-year-old Chen Long to draw level at 7-7 before the lanky Chinese pulled ahead at 8-7.That was as far as he could go because once Chong Wei got into his stride, spraying all those delicate drops and releasing those powerful sideline smashes, the Indoor Stadium crowd here knew the Chinese resistance would soon crumble.
The opening game ended 21-16 in Chong Wei's favour and the second game was merely an exhibition of the Malaysian's range of shots, the delicate drop shots, the subtle net play and the ferocious smashes along the sidelines.Chen Long, conqueror of Indonesia's 2004 Athens Olympic gold medallist in the first round here, just could not cope and surrendered the second game 9-21 to allow Chong Wei to pick up the winner's cheque of US$9,000."I felt good throughout the match even though I am carrying a slight back injury suffered in the opening round. Chen Long had a brief fightback.
But I knew I was in control."He is a young talent and will carry China's future. He attacks well and as he develops he will be a tough opponent in future," said Chong Wei.He added that he will take a rest from tournaments after this and concentrate on his preparation for the World Championship in India in August.Kien Keat and Boon Heong also smelt the sweet scent of victory today after a barren spell in the international front.
They beat fellow Malaysians Tan Bin Shen and Gan Teik Chai in a one-sided clash to add to the only international title they have won this year, the Swiss Open in March."Hopefully this victory will spur us on at the World Championship in August," said Kien Keat.But there was no joy for Ee Hui and Pei Tty, comprehensively beaten by the No. 29 pair in the world, China's Ma Jin and Wang Xiaoli 9-21,11-21 on a day when the Malaysian World No. 1 could hardly put a foot right.
P/S : AS LONG AS THE MALAYSIAN PLAYERS DON'T WIN ALL ENGLAND, OLYMPICS AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THEY REMAIN AS JAGUH KAMPUNG FOR JAIHO !
Jun 24, 2009
FLIP FLOP PRESS CONFERENCE BY FAM
Listen to the flip flop press conference that was held on February 1st, 2009, all the decisions that was made on that day during the council meeting, has not been carried out .. that is how pathetic FAM is. But then again are we suprise. The Asian Cup debacle report was not even sent to the Cabinet Committee for Sports, so who are we kidding here !
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0br5-toREg&NR=1
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pksnKhJ_1rU&feature=related
After every council meeting only annoucements are made, all talk but no action. !
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0br5-toREg&NR=1
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pksnKhJ_1rU&feature=related
After every council meeting only annoucements are made, all talk but no action. !
THIS IS HOW OCM TREATS EMPLOYEES !
I was having a chat with Rev.Joe Marcose, it was a long conversation so much so the battery when dead. I have known Joe, for close to 12 years now.. I have known him as sports editor, media officer, pastor and now a blogger. I must say he is a fine man who upholds pricipals and values, no one can ever accuse him of benefitting for himself, he has never asked anything for him or his family, he trusts the lord and lives a life that is 100 percent dependable on GOD.
Unlike some, who will even sell their soul for money!
Read the story below, which was posted on http://joemarcose.blogspot.com/2009/06/hitting-road-1.html
As many are aware, I will be hitting the road soon. A badly written letter stated that my last day would be 15th July 2009. The following are the contents of the letter, dated 15th June 2009.
"The OCM Executive Board Meeting on 9th June 2009 decided that your services are no longer required by the OCM."Take notice therefore, that your last date of employment would be 15th July 2009."Take further notice that in view of your termination of employment, the OCM is prepared to make an immediate payment of one (1) month allowance of RM2,200.00 (Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand and Two Hundred only) to you provided you choose to leave by 18th June 2008 at the latest whence that would be regarded your last date of employment.
You would be paid a proportionate allowance for the eighteen (18) days for June 2009."You are required to hand over to the Secretary General (? ) of OCM, all properties of OCM presently in your procession (sic) including the office keys on your last day of employment."(Signed by Dato' Roy Rajasingham)Well, this letter made by day, and my week, and I am still smiling.
And I would like to thank those behind this letter. The "post man" who handed me this letter said, "sorry it had to end this way". Well, its not the end, just the beginning of a new chapter for me, in sports.Yes, as the tittle suggest, this is just the first positing on this matter. I will be writing another one soon, and possibly a third one, which might interest many people.
Unlike some, who will even sell their soul for money!
Read the story below, which was posted on http://joemarcose.blogspot.com/2009/06/hitting-road-1.html
As many are aware, I will be hitting the road soon. A badly written letter stated that my last day would be 15th July 2009. The following are the contents of the letter, dated 15th June 2009.
"The OCM Executive Board Meeting on 9th June 2009 decided that your services are no longer required by the OCM."Take notice therefore, that your last date of employment would be 15th July 2009."Take further notice that in view of your termination of employment, the OCM is prepared to make an immediate payment of one (1) month allowance of RM2,200.00 (Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand and Two Hundred only) to you provided you choose to leave by 18th June 2008 at the latest whence that would be regarded your last date of employment.
You would be paid a proportionate allowance for the eighteen (18) days for June 2009."You are required to hand over to the Secretary General (? ) of OCM, all properties of OCM presently in your procession (sic) including the office keys on your last day of employment."(Signed by Dato' Roy Rajasingham)Well, this letter made by day, and my week, and I am still smiling.
And I would like to thank those behind this letter. The "post man" who handed me this letter said, "sorry it had to end this way". Well, its not the end, just the beginning of a new chapter for me, in sports.Yes, as the tittle suggest, this is just the first positing on this matter. I will be writing another one soon, and possibly a third one, which might interest many people.
Jun 22, 2009
MAJOR REVAMP ? FAM DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT
Somehow I think the FAM President, is not aware of what has transpired during "Sessi Perbincangan" that was conducted last October at the National Sports Council. Close to 80 Individuals attended this two day session which was chaired by Datuk Che Mat Jusoh.
A total of 15 resolutions was passed and presented to the EXCO two months later. So I dont understand what is Datuk Redzuan talking about.. can some one enlighten me, either the Sultan is misinformed or Redzuan is not aware of the decision or even the proposal given by the competitions committee.
It is also learnt that the Malaysian Super League will continue during the 2010 World Cup, interestingly the media that attended the congress yesterday did not ask that question. How could a local league go on during a World Cup, I am sure FAM will deny it now !
Well I have just received the entire proposal for the league from the corridors of FAM, and I must say it is utter rubbish and unprofessional on the new format that has been suggested. I will blog about it soon. All I can say at this point in time, It is "SAYONARA" to the clubs.
STORY BY ERIC SAMUEL
The FA of Malaysia (FAM) president Sultan Ahmad Shah has called for a major revamp of the Malaysian Super League (MSL).
He has given the competitions committee, led by chairman Datuk Che Mat Jusoh, three months to find solutions for an ineffective MSL.
The deputy president, Datuk Redzuan Sheikh Ahmad, said that the president in his speech read at the congress meant business and a bold step could even be taken to revert to “Semi-Pro” football.
“The president is totally unhappy with the poor state of affairs in our football approach,” said Redzuan at a press conference yesterday.
He added that the dwindling standard of the national team, the poor state of the domestic competitions and the weak administration of the FAs had forced the Sultan to call for drastic action.
“It could be anything – a smaller Pro-League, Semi-Pro or even amateur football. There will be changes. The same formula has been used for a long time and it has not brought results,” said Redzuan.
“If there is anyone around who can help us come up with ideas, please do so. The public can also contribute and the competitions committee will gather the feedback to present to the council for endorsement.”
The message is clear. After 20 years in the professional era and with nothing achieved over the years, it is time for a major overhaul. The current MSL comprise a 13-team Premier League and 14-team Super League.
Redzuan said that Myanmar started their Pro-League with only eight teams two months ago.
“Whoever wants to play in the Pro-League must fight their way into the top eight. It is the same in Thailand,” he said.
Malaysia have not made progress since winning the SEA Games in 1989, the year Malaysian football went Semi-Pro. The FAM turned the league fully professional in 1995, calling it the M-League before rebranding it to the MSL in 2004.
The congress also amended the FAM statutes in line with FIFA to welcome on board the Malaysian Indian Sports Council, Malaysian Chinese FA, Malaysian Football Player’s Association, Malaysian Referees Association and Malaysian Football Coaches Association as full members with voting rights - THE STAR
A total of 15 resolutions was passed and presented to the EXCO two months later. So I dont understand what is Datuk Redzuan talking about.. can some one enlighten me, either the Sultan is misinformed or Redzuan is not aware of the decision or even the proposal given by the competitions committee.
It is also learnt that the Malaysian Super League will continue during the 2010 World Cup, interestingly the media that attended the congress yesterday did not ask that question. How could a local league go on during a World Cup, I am sure FAM will deny it now !
Well I have just received the entire proposal for the league from the corridors of FAM, and I must say it is utter rubbish and unprofessional on the new format that has been suggested. I will blog about it soon. All I can say at this point in time, It is "SAYONARA" to the clubs.
STORY BY ERIC SAMUEL
The FA of Malaysia (FAM) president Sultan Ahmad Shah has called for a major revamp of the Malaysian Super League (MSL).
He has given the competitions committee, led by chairman Datuk Che Mat Jusoh, three months to find solutions for an ineffective MSL.
The deputy president, Datuk Redzuan Sheikh Ahmad, said that the president in his speech read at the congress meant business and a bold step could even be taken to revert to “Semi-Pro” football.
“The president is totally unhappy with the poor state of affairs in our football approach,” said Redzuan at a press conference yesterday.
He added that the dwindling standard of the national team, the poor state of the domestic competitions and the weak administration of the FAs had forced the Sultan to call for drastic action.
“It could be anything – a smaller Pro-League, Semi-Pro or even amateur football. There will be changes. The same formula has been used for a long time and it has not brought results,” said Redzuan.
“If there is anyone around who can help us come up with ideas, please do so. The public can also contribute and the competitions committee will gather the feedback to present to the council for endorsement.”
The message is clear. After 20 years in the professional era and with nothing achieved over the years, it is time for a major overhaul. The current MSL comprise a 13-team Premier League and 14-team Super League.
Redzuan said that Myanmar started their Pro-League with only eight teams two months ago.
“Whoever wants to play in the Pro-League must fight their way into the top eight. It is the same in Thailand,” he said.
Malaysia have not made progress since winning the SEA Games in 1989, the year Malaysian football went Semi-Pro. The FAM turned the league fully professional in 1995, calling it the M-League before rebranding it to the MSL in 2004.
The congress also amended the FAM statutes in line with FIFA to welcome on board the Malaysian Indian Sports Council, Malaysian Chinese FA, Malaysian Football Player’s Association, Malaysian Referees Association and Malaysian Football Coaches Association as full members with voting rights - THE STAR
Jun 21, 2009
BLESSED FATHER'S DAY
God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun the calm of quiet sea.
The comforting arm of the night.
The Wisdom of the ages.
The power of eagle's flight
The Joy of morning spring
The faith of a mustard seed, the patience of eternity
The depth of a family need, then combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add,
He knew his master piece was complete and so called it "DAD"
I would like to wish My wonderful dad " Lt Commander (R) Aralanthu Savrimuthu" a Blessed Father's Day and May God Bless You Always.
To all the FATHERS out there, God Bless You in the 100th Anniversary of Father's Day, and may you have a wonderful time with your loved ones. We also remember all those who have lost their dad, may their soul rest in peace in the hands of our almighty GOD ...
The comforting arm of the night.
The Wisdom of the ages.
The power of eagle's flight
The Joy of morning spring
The faith of a mustard seed, the patience of eternity
The depth of a family need, then combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add,
He knew his master piece was complete and so called it "DAD"
I would like to wish My wonderful dad " Lt Commander (R) Aralanthu Savrimuthu" a Blessed Father's Day and May God Bless You Always.
To all the FATHERS out there, God Bless You in the 100th Anniversary of Father's Day, and may you have a wonderful time with your loved ones. We also remember all those who have lost their dad, may their soul rest in peace in the hands of our almighty GOD ...
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