FAM ELECTIONS RESULTS
Deputy President
Tengku Abdullah Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah - 29
Tan Sri Annuar Musa - 23
Vice President
Dato Hamidin - 27
Dato Abdullah Hishan- 19
Dato Subahan - 28
Dato Affendi - 20
EXCO
DR Haji Hamdan - 29
Dato Takiyuddin - 33 votes
Dato Jeffrey Low - 25
Dato Astaman - 32
Dato Osman Salleh - 24
Hj Rosmadi - 24
Mej Rani - 31
Sivasundram - 31
Jul 31, 2010
Jul 30, 2010
UPCLOSE & PERSONAL WITH FAM PRESIDENT
This must be the closest fought FAM elections that’ll take place tomorrow in Holiday Inn, Shah Alam. While some candidates have shield away from the media, a few campaigned nationwide, speaking on how they can make Changes to FAM.
These people were talking as though they had already won. When tomorrow comes some of these candidates will not be able to accept the results.
I will not name or speak about these candidates, the main stream media have written enough on these candidates and who should be leading the FAM into the future.
However I feel after this election, the FAM needs to go through a massive restructuring to be more effective “For the Good of the Game.”
For a start the new committees that’ll be spearheaded by the various elected members, should be given a free hand to appoint suitable committee members.
Secondly to be more efficient, the FAM needs to be staffed by the right people for the job. Right now the FAM is overstaffed and is run like a “government department.” Just look at the FAM website and you’ll know what I mean.
The joke that is making the rounds is that the FAM has more staff than the Asian Football Confederation. So restructuring begins here.
My 3-hour chat with HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, the FAM president on Thursday morning revealed that he was concerned about how the finances are being managed.
“Our fixed deposits are strong but we cannot be depending on it. We need to revamp our marketing structure to boost our finances” said Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
Did FAM learn from the sacking of the three coaches? Did FAM learn from B. Sathianathan, the former national coach who took them to the labour court? There are four labour court cases pending. A former FAM general secretary is also suing the National body. FAM hired Zaid Ibrahim & Co to defend them. Whose money is all this?
This never happened in the past because the FAM had a knowledgeable administrator in Dato Seri Paul Mony Samuel, who handled issues professionally.
“I am always criticized by the media. Actually it is supposed to be collective responsibility. I don’t wash dirty linen in public, because this is a family and in family we solve problems and overcome our challenges together” added Sultan Ahmad Shah.
The saddest thing that has developed is the poor relationship between the affiliates and FAM. The damage is so bad that I don’t have the space to touch on their problems and grievances against FAM. But then again because it is Sultan Ahmad Shah many affiliates actually bite the bullet and remain calm.
“Using the media to criticize an affiliate is wrong. There is a way of talking to them. Can a father shout at his son in public for a mistake he has made? I don’t think it is right. The world is facing financial crisis, people are losing jobs, and our affiliates are facing financial difficulties. As President it is my duty to help them” said Sultan Ahmad Shah who became President in 1984.
Those who are elected have to work hard, and ensure that FAM moves forward, especially now as the national team is moving up the ladder. I am quite certain the newly elected members and individuals will give nothing less but the best.
SO HOW NOW ?
The Harimau Muda team’s dream of playing in the Slovakian National League (Division Two) has gone up in smoke.
The much-talked about competitive stint is not possible any more as the Slovakian League has kicked off a fortnight ago, throwing a spanner in the works of coach Ong Kim Swee’s build-up to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.
Datuk Razali Ibrahim, the Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, said in a statement yesterday three options were available for the FA of Malaysia (FAM) to choose to expose the Harimau Muda team.
“The Harimau Muda can opt to play 12 warm-up matches in Slovakia against professional clubs similar to their previous three-month stint in February with an additional four international friendlies against countries around the region.
“The second option is for the players to go on attachment training stint with the South Korea Football Association and Cardiff City, an English Second Division outfit.
“The third option is to send the team on a playing tour overseas. The cost of funding the team for the three is more or less the same,” said Razali, adding that their ultimate aim was to find the most affective training programme suitable for the players.
A final decsion will be made at tomorrow’s FAM congress.- the star
The much-talked about competitive stint is not possible any more as the Slovakian League has kicked off a fortnight ago, throwing a spanner in the works of coach Ong Kim Swee’s build-up to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.
Datuk Razali Ibrahim, the Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, said in a statement yesterday three options were available for the FA of Malaysia (FAM) to choose to expose the Harimau Muda team.
“The Harimau Muda can opt to play 12 warm-up matches in Slovakia against professional clubs similar to their previous three-month stint in February with an additional four international friendlies against countries around the region.
“The second option is for the players to go on attachment training stint with the South Korea Football Association and Cardiff City, an English Second Division outfit.
“The third option is to send the team on a playing tour overseas. The cost of funding the team for the three is more or less the same,” said Razali, adding that their ultimate aim was to find the most affective training programme suitable for the players.
A final decsion will be made at tomorrow’s FAM congress.- the star
Jul 26, 2010
WELL DONE !
The Malaysian Under-23 squad pulled off a famous 1-0 victory over the South Korean Under-23 squad in an international friendly match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here Sunday.Safiq Rahim was the toast of the Malaysian side after breaking the deadlock in the 50th minute with his thunderous shot beat Lee Bum Soo in the South Korean goal after his initial free kick was parried into his path by the goalkeeper.
A heavy downpour before the start of the match made playing conditions difficult for both teams but the Malaysian boys adopted better to the wet and slippery conditions to trouble the South Koreans.Mohd Zaquan Adha Abdul Radzak drew first blood when his shot from inside the box went wide in the fourth minute.Despite facing a side from a country that has reached the World Cup finals seven times since 1986, K. Rajagobal's boys who were a blend of players from the Under-21 and Under-23 squads, showed tremendous determination, commitment and skills throughout the match.
Stunned by the goal, the speedy Koreans launched a spirited waves of attacks but the Malaysian defence held on stoutly for the famous victory.The last time Malaysia played against South Korea was during the 1995 Merdeka tournament when the senior Malaysian side beat South Korea 2-1.Despite the rain, about 30,000 fans braved the wet conditions to see Malaysia, ranked 142 in the FIFA World rankings, beat South Korea, ranked 44th.
When approached by reporters after the match, Rajagobal said the team needed more such exposure to maintain consistency ahead of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, in November.He said tonight's win did not guarantee that the team would churn out victories consistently.
Meanwhile, South Korea's coach Hong Myung Bo said the wet pitch slowed down his charges pace but his boys gained much experience from the exposure.
SOUTH KOREA : Lee Bum Soo, Park Hyung Jin, Jeong Dong Ho (Sin Se Gye), Kim Oh Kyu, Jang Suk Won, Lee Chang Yong, Jung Woo Young, Go Moo Yul (You Sun Gon), Jeong Hyun Cheol (Cho Yung Hoon), Park Hee Seong, Kim Dong Hee (Kim Dong Sub).
MALAYSIA: Mohd Sharbinee Allawee, Mohd Sabre Mat Sabu, Mohd Nasriq Baharom (Mohamad Muslim Ahmad), Mohd Aidil Zafuan, Amar Rohidan, Mohd Asraruddin Putra, Safiq Rahim, Mohd Zaquan Adha, Kunalan Subramaniam (Ahmad Shakir Mohd Ali), Norshahrul Idlan Talaha (Baddrol Bakhtiar), Ahmad Fakri Saarani (Mohd Khyril Muhymeen).-- BERNAMA
A heavy downpour before the start of the match made playing conditions difficult for both teams but the Malaysian boys adopted better to the wet and slippery conditions to trouble the South Koreans.Mohd Zaquan Adha Abdul Radzak drew first blood when his shot from inside the box went wide in the fourth minute.Despite facing a side from a country that has reached the World Cup finals seven times since 1986, K. Rajagobal's boys who were a blend of players from the Under-21 and Under-23 squads, showed tremendous determination, commitment and skills throughout the match.
Stunned by the goal, the speedy Koreans launched a spirited waves of attacks but the Malaysian defence held on stoutly for the famous victory.The last time Malaysia played against South Korea was during the 1995 Merdeka tournament when the senior Malaysian side beat South Korea 2-1.Despite the rain, about 30,000 fans braved the wet conditions to see Malaysia, ranked 142 in the FIFA World rankings, beat South Korea, ranked 44th.
When approached by reporters after the match, Rajagobal said the team needed more such exposure to maintain consistency ahead of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, in November.He said tonight's win did not guarantee that the team would churn out victories consistently.
Meanwhile, South Korea's coach Hong Myung Bo said the wet pitch slowed down his charges pace but his boys gained much experience from the exposure.
SOUTH KOREA : Lee Bum Soo, Park Hyung Jin, Jeong Dong Ho (Sin Se Gye), Kim Oh Kyu, Jang Suk Won, Lee Chang Yong, Jung Woo Young, Go Moo Yul (You Sun Gon), Jeong Hyun Cheol (Cho Yung Hoon), Park Hee Seong, Kim Dong Hee (Kim Dong Sub).
MALAYSIA: Mohd Sharbinee Allawee, Mohd Sabre Mat Sabu, Mohd Nasriq Baharom (Mohamad Muslim Ahmad), Mohd Aidil Zafuan, Amar Rohidan, Mohd Asraruddin Putra, Safiq Rahim, Mohd Zaquan Adha, Kunalan Subramaniam (Ahmad Shakir Mohd Ali), Norshahrul Idlan Talaha (Baddrol Bakhtiar), Ahmad Fakri Saarani (Mohd Khyril Muhymeen).-- BERNAMA
Jul 20, 2010
ROUND 1
MALAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE
Read it Here
The Youth and Sports Ministry's secretary-general Datuk Yasin Salleh has dismissed the notion there was anything "fishy" in the tender process to supply and install gymnastics equipment at Gymnasium 3, National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil.
Several companies involved in the tender process informed Mailsport they were clueless to why the tender, which was first published in local dailies on June 29, 2009, is yet to be awarded.
Mailsport received a list of the 17 companies, together with their quotations, but was told three companies — one belonging to a former national gymnast, another to an events management company, and the third based in Kuala Terengganu — were shortlisted.
The quotation ranged from RM1,625,873.45 to RM4,963,007. No details were given about the type and quality of equipment to be supplied.
The quotes by the three shortlisted companies ranged from RM2,796,465 to RM2,978,990. Insiders claim the tender — with reputable equipment and warranty — is estimated at RM2.4 million.
"Why has it taken so long? What was the criteria used to select the three companies? The ministry can go on the defensive but we know several individuals in NSC are calling the shots," alleged a contractor.
"If they had done this earlier, the organisers of the just-concluded Asean Schools Championships would not need to go running elsewhere for the equipment. Applying for tenders is nothing new to us so they can’t claim we didn't fill up the forms properly."
Another source claimed the tender was being stalled for a more opportune time to decide — when Yasin, who is also the chairman of the tender board committee, vacates his position.
Apparently, Yasin — who will leave office on July 31 — is said to be thorough with such dealings, thereby frustrating several parties. "We don’t know the names of the companies as they are identified through tender codes (numbers)," explained Yasin.
"The first tender was announced last year but it was opened to only bumiputera companies. So we re-issued a fresh tender for Gymnasium 3 earlier this year (Feb 26, 2010) and opened it to all companies, bumiputera or otherwise."
When asked about the quote submitted by an events management company, Yasin added: "Anyone is free to submit as long as they conform to regulations."
To allegations that several parties were anxious for his departure, Yasin said "it will make no difference who replaces me". It was also learnt the three shortlisted companies have submitted the same brand of equipment, but quoted differently.
"Some of the quotes were well within the RM2.4m value of the tender and yet were not considered under the dubious reason that the equipment was not internationallyrecognised. And we had already supplied the same equipment for some major international competitions," said another bidder.
Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF) secretary N. Shanmugarajah, who clearly didn't want to be drawn into the issue, stated the national body was only involved in the pretender period.
"We do not get involved in the tender process. I don’t know what's going on," he remarked.
The consulting contractors for NSC, Perunding Kos Putra, also declined comment. "We’re not at liberty to discuss such matters. Please talk to NSC," said its general manager, Abdul Wahab Taib.
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Read it Here
The Youth and Sports Ministry's secretary-general Datuk Yasin Salleh has dismissed the notion there was anything "fishy" in the tender process to supply and install gymnastics equipment at Gymnasium 3, National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil.
Several companies involved in the tender process informed Mailsport they were clueless to why the tender, which was first published in local dailies on June 29, 2009, is yet to be awarded.
Mailsport received a list of the 17 companies, together with their quotations, but was told three companies — one belonging to a former national gymnast, another to an events management company, and the third based in Kuala Terengganu — were shortlisted.
The quotation ranged from RM1,625,873.45 to RM4,963,007. No details were given about the type and quality of equipment to be supplied.
The quotes by the three shortlisted companies ranged from RM2,796,465 to RM2,978,990. Insiders claim the tender — with reputable equipment and warranty — is estimated at RM2.4 million.
"Why has it taken so long? What was the criteria used to select the three companies? The ministry can go on the defensive but we know several individuals in NSC are calling the shots," alleged a contractor.
"If they had done this earlier, the organisers of the just-concluded Asean Schools Championships would not need to go running elsewhere for the equipment. Applying for tenders is nothing new to us so they can’t claim we didn't fill up the forms properly."
Another source claimed the tender was being stalled for a more opportune time to decide — when Yasin, who is also the chairman of the tender board committee, vacates his position.
Apparently, Yasin — who will leave office on July 31 — is said to be thorough with such dealings, thereby frustrating several parties. "We don’t know the names of the companies as they are identified through tender codes (numbers)," explained Yasin.
"The first tender was announced last year but it was opened to only bumiputera companies. So we re-issued a fresh tender for Gymnasium 3 earlier this year (Feb 26, 2010) and opened it to all companies, bumiputera or otherwise."
When asked about the quote submitted by an events management company, Yasin added: "Anyone is free to submit as long as they conform to regulations."
To allegations that several parties were anxious for his departure, Yasin said "it will make no difference who replaces me". It was also learnt the three shortlisted companies have submitted the same brand of equipment, but quoted differently.
"Some of the quotes were well within the RM2.4m value of the tender and yet were not considered under the dubious reason that the equipment was not internationallyrecognised. And we had already supplied the same equipment for some major international competitions," said another bidder.
Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF) secretary N. Shanmugarajah, who clearly didn't want to be drawn into the issue, stated the national body was only involved in the pretender period.
"We do not get involved in the tender process. I don’t know what's going on," he remarked.
The consulting contractors for NSC, Perunding Kos Putra, also declined comment. "We’re not at liberty to discuss such matters. Please talk to NSC," said its general manager, Abdul Wahab Taib.
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FISHY SMELL IN NSC
Something very fishy is happening in NSC regards to the supply of gym equipments. 17 companies tendered for the job, only three selected but they are all on the high sight of the other companies. The tendered has been suspended for the third time. It is learnt that they are waiting for Datuk Yassin the KSU to retire?
MACC should go in again, the smell is getting very bad !
MACC should go in again, the smell is getting very bad !
Jul 17, 2010
FAM IS IN A MESS !
FOOTBALL Association of Malaysia (FAM) is in a mess over the sacking of three coaches.
At times, I am not aware if FAM understands the process of sacking a coach, I am quite certain if Azraai, Azman and Mohan sought for justice at the labour court they will be compensated and once again FAM might be unprofessional in dealing with the situation.
If you want to know how its done, ask former national B.Sathianathan who took FAM to labour court which resulted in FAM needing to settle out of court!
First and foremost, all these three coaches were not given any 'show cause' letters or memos' till date. Decisions were purely made based on the interpretations of the committee.
In reality, the FAM technical committee is not qualified to delibrate on the matter as they are unaware in total, of what actually transpired in Slovakia. All information was based on an insider's report and confessions made by the players.
Only two individuals in FAM were involved in this Slovakia plan.
In fact, I have enough proof to say that the FAM exco never met to discuss the reasons for this Slovakia trip before the team departed.
It is learnt that the FAM President Sultan Ahmad Shah, is hurt and upset that once again FAM is blamed for a matter poorly handled.
Is this how an association is run ? Is this how a once reknowned association is being managed ? Shame on you I say ! Some people are only there to manage their very own interests!
If that is the case, then heads must roll. This is not how FAM should operate .
Tomorrow the FAM council meets and i understand that the Sultan is going to make an important shocking announcement. We await the shock with much anticipation.
While other Asian countries have advanced to the world football arena FAM remains crippled and somewhat plagued with unending pointless drama..
Read FAM General Secretary statement here
At times, I am not aware if FAM understands the process of sacking a coach, I am quite certain if Azraai, Azman and Mohan sought for justice at the labour court they will be compensated and once again FAM might be unprofessional in dealing with the situation.
If you want to know how its done, ask former national B.Sathianathan who took FAM to labour court which resulted in FAM needing to settle out of court!
First and foremost, all these three coaches were not given any 'show cause' letters or memos' till date. Decisions were purely made based on the interpretations of the committee.
In reality, the FAM technical committee is not qualified to delibrate on the matter as they are unaware in total, of what actually transpired in Slovakia. All information was based on an insider's report and confessions made by the players.
Only two individuals in FAM were involved in this Slovakia plan.
In fact, I have enough proof to say that the FAM exco never met to discuss the reasons for this Slovakia trip before the team departed.
It is learnt that the FAM President Sultan Ahmad Shah, is hurt and upset that once again FAM is blamed for a matter poorly handled.
Is this how an association is run ? Is this how a once reknowned association is being managed ? Shame on you I say ! Some people are only there to manage their very own interests!
If that is the case, then heads must roll. This is not how FAM should operate .
Tomorrow the FAM council meets and i understand that the Sultan is going to make an important shocking announcement. We await the shock with much anticipation.
While other Asian countries have advanced to the world football arena FAM remains crippled and somewhat plagued with unending pointless drama..
Read FAM General Secretary statement here
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