tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10898881091361810382024-02-19T21:14:00.263+08:00Bottom LineVijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-63004175569427901882013-10-31T18:56:00.002+08:002013-10-31T18:59:17.104+08:00FAM want volatile Ultras Malaya to toe the line<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love them or hate them?</div>
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Even FA of Malaysia (FAM) are torn between the two.</div>
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It is undeniable that Ultras Malaya add flavour to football stadiums thoroughout the country, also via splinter groups in the respective state.Their <a href="http://hareshdeol.blogspot.com/2013/09/merdeka-cup-passion-for-nation.html" target="_blank">support is undying</a>.</div>
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But are there lines that should not be crossed?</div>
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The governing body had only recently praised the supporters group for the support during the Merdeka Tournament.</div>
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But it was a different case when FAM deputy president <a href="http://manage.mmail.com.my/story/fam-stop-bad-behaviour-67980" target="_blank">Tengku Abdullah Ahmad Shah warned the Ultras to behave</a> yesterday.</div>
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<i>"Our Country's name and image is at stake," he said</i></div>
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The Crown Prince of Pahang was responding to recent turn of events which had seen <a href="http://manage.mmail.com.my/story/afc-probe-fam-norshahrul-67178" target="_blank">FAM face an AFC inquiry</a> over the use of smoke-bombs and an S-League match between Harimau Muda B and Young Lions <a href="http://manage.mmail.com.my/story/ref-calls-match-over-flares-67804" target="_blank">called off after the group pelted the pitch with flares and smoke-bombs</a>.</div>
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Ultras Malaya leader Freddy was firm in saying the fans in Pasir Gudang <a href="http://manage.mmail.com.my/story/%E2%80%98don%E2%80%99t-mess-us%E2%80%99-67910" target="_blank">did the right thing after being provoked</a>.</div>
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FIFA, AFC, and FAM regulations are clear - <b>the use of any form of pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited</b></div>
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My take - Ultras Malaya brings the stadium alive, especially when Malaysia are playing. They turn up in numbers to create a great atmosphere. But let's keep those flares, fireworks and smoke-bombs at home. It is only inviting trouble.</div>
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Here's a question to the Ultras Malaya - Would you rather toe the line or see drastic sanctions such as playing in an empty stadium?</div>
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ps: It's been a very very very long time since I blogged. Back at The Malay Mail once again :)</div>
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Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-69797589135061905892013-03-01T15:31:00.000+08:002013-03-01T16:02:30.248+08:00FAM will not punish TMJ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Video evidence is all that stands in the way of Johor FA president Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ) from falling victim to the draconian Article 88, which Kelantan's Tan Sri Annuar Musa and Perlis's Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim have already fallen victim since last year.</div>
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However, contrary to what was mentioned at the FAM post-Disciplinary Committee meeting yesterday, there will not be any action towards the Crown Prince of Johor.</div>
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The reason is simple as there ISN'T any video footage of the impromptu press conference at Thistle Hotel last week as NO recordings were allowed. It was indeed a bold move by TMJ or else he too would have been suspended for speaking up against bad governance. Click <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2013/02/tunku-ismails-midnight-sermon-on-referees-bookies-and-match-fixing/" target="_blank">here</a> for TMJ's statement.</div>
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and here's the comical proceedings of the FAM's press conference yesterday - <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2013/02/tunku-ismail-may-be-charged/" target="_blank">FAM to look into statement</a>?</div>
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However, questions can be asked of the FA of Malaysia. Is video footage a mandatory requirement or is the matter threaded cautiously considering it involves a Royalty?</div>
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If video footage is mandatory, does this mean that FAM refuses to acknowledge reports on print?</div>
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Something to ponder on, which may be irrelevant, but journalists and officials have been issued legal letters for various reasons in the past for what was published. Mostly without video evidence.</div>
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Maybe, the laws of FAM are different.</div>
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DISCLAIMER: In no way is this a personal attack towards any individuals. I stand by my stance that while TMJ spoke what most are afraid of speaking, rules are rules. A bad law is nonetheless a law.</div>
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For FAM, this is a case of dammed if they do, dammed if they don't</div>
Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-4228925164201163232012-12-12T02:55:00.001+08:002012-12-12T02:55:57.125+08:00Pathetic treatment for Harimau Malaya in BangkokThat pretty much sums up Malaysia's first outdoor training session in Bangkok.<br />
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Do I need to say more besides "This field is f**king pathetic!"?</div>
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It was <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/12/not-really-a-field-day-for-malaysia/" target="_blank">not really a field day for Malaysia</a>. (click on the link to read more and see more pictures of the deplorable state of the so called 'Stadium' allotted to Malaysia to training)</div>
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Simply put, it is high time Malaysia play similar tactics to foreign teams such as Thailand and Indonesia (where is just wasn't safe to do anything).</div>
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But no, Malaysia will not resort to similar acts. We are gracious hosts and providing the best for visitors/foreigners/immigrants/etc has always been one of our values. Let's continue that despite getting shit from our neighbours.Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-91980294571433063752012-12-08T22:16:00.003+08:002012-12-08T22:16:54.430+08:00M-League matches to be played in the evening<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Often, the national body and States/clubs have been blamed for the lack of fans as it lacks the professionalism, quality and what not.</div>
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But now, local authorities will have to take the blame too.</div>
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To get the fans, the matches must also be played at a convenient time for folks to come in numbers. However, due to lighting requirement set by FAM, only five stadiums will be able to host night matches.</div>
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The rest fail to meet the minimum 1000 Lux requirement on all nine floodlights.</div>
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Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-54246905622480060812012-12-01T12:51:00.000+08:002012-12-01T12:51:24.027+08:00Jom kita ke Stadium Bukit Jalil!Forget the English Premier League, La Liga or Serie A for a night.<br />
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Bukit Jalil Stadium is the place to be. Why? We need to get behind our national team as they face a crucial AFF Suzuki Cup Group B tie against arch rivals Indonesia.<br />
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It is an interesting scenario in the group. All four teams can still make it to the semifinals. Read <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/battle-for-survival/" target="_blank">Battle for Survival</a> for the possible scenarios at the end of the day.</div>
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It's humorous how Indonesia have found their tricks once again - the maggot found in their food at the hotel and claiming the need of protection as seen <a href="http://www.malaysiandigest.com/top-news/181931-indonesian-fans-claim-supporter-assaulted-by-msian-fans-want-aff-suzuki-cup-tie-postponed.html?q=top-news/181931-indonesian-fans-claim-supporter-assaulted-by-msian-fans-want-aff-suzuki-cup-tie-postponed.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Rest assured, Indonesia, your are fans are safer at the Bukit Jalil Stadium than the Gelora Bung Karno.</div>
Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-56335765272093741272012-11-28T11:32:00.001+08:002012-11-28T11:35:42.722+08:00AFF Suzuki Cup not Malaysia's priority?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well at least it appears so for the FA of Malaysia and <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/norsharul-completes-johors-jigsaw-puzzle/" target="_blank">newly signed Johor forward Norshahrul Idlan Talaha</a>?<br />
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Why else would his contract issue with former side Kelantan be more important than focusing on the AFF Suzuki Cup?<br />
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Malaysia had lost the opening match to Singapore. It was a heavy and humiliating 3-0 defeat.<br />
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However, instead of focussing solely on that - like what they do in truly professional do - FAM heard Norshahrul's case in a Status Committee meeting yesterday. The now former Kelantan striker was also present at FAM.<br />
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It is not about whether he can remain focus. But do we usually hear players in bigger footballing countries saying "We'll sort it out after the tournament" or something along those lines when questioned of their transfer to a new club during an on-going tourney?<br />
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But here we have a striker and an organisation that saw great urgency in concluding his club contractual issue. Perhaps, there was pressure from up above?<br />
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Read <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/get-your-priorities-right/" target="_blank">Get your priorities right</a> for the full story.<br />
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Nt: Why are we still talking about past successes and how we did it, when we are told to forget the past disappointments? I'm dumbfounded!Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-72967717145461518002012-11-24T17:36:00.003+08:002012-11-24T17:39:00.073+08:00A wet affair? - AFF Suzuki Cup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Someone might as well sell raincoats outside the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil for the next one week.<br />
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It is a wet season after all - and if you think you'll be covered during the match times at least, think again.<br />
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There are gaping holes on the Stadium roof that would allow rain through should there be any.<br />
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sports247.my has more on it <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/rain-check/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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So, the time has come for Harimau Malaya to wake up from their recent hibernation. Four friendlies were played, four disappointing acts were recorded. But does that give a definite answer as to how they'll fare in the AFF Suzuki Cup?<br />
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In previous years - the last AFF Suzuki Cup, SEA Games (2009 & 2011) - the team's chances were dismissed but they went on to win those tournaments to earned the title "Kings of Southeast Asia". It's the same now, can they repeat history?<br />
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Let's hope so.<br />
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One thing for sure is that national coach K. Rajagobal and his army are ready for Singapore. <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/raja-open-the-lions-den/" target="_blank">Open the Lions' den</a>?Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-49302612940629777852012-11-22T03:11:00.002+08:002012-11-22T03:13:49.319+08:00PM's historic visit disrupts training<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a historic visit nonetheless. But shouldn't this had happened during lunch or prior to the training?</div>
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Before that... read <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/historic-visit/" target="_blank">Historic Visit</a> for what Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had to say to the players during his brief visit to Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya yesterday.</div>
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“Winning or losing will depend on the circumstances and luck but you have to give your 100 per cent commitment and work as a team,” Najib told the players.</blockquote>
While the PM's presence was seen a show of faith by national coach K. Rajagobal, his body language spoke a different tone prior to the arrival of the Premier.<br />
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Why?<br />
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Simple. It is crucial time for the Harimau Malaya. They took the field for their physical routine as early as 5pm but were forced to get indoors at approximately 5.15pm as the greet session could not be held outdoor because the skies threatened to open.<br />
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Najib was expected to arrive with his entourage, which included Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahamd Shabery Cheek, at 5.30pm. However, as the skies cleared, the event was pushed to the outdoors again to await the PM, who we were told was still in Putrajaya.<br />
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As he arrived at 6.10, watched the players train and gave his words of wisdom to the players before departing 20 minutes later.<br />
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The visit was in good faith and could only mean good but it should not have interrupted training. Halting training twice due to red tape is not what the players need ahead of the AFF Suzuki Cup opening match against Singapore on Sunday.<br />
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Ps. The event was supposed to be a closed one with only official media (Bernama, RTM, and 1Malaysia TV) present but as Sports writers and pixmen from other organisation were there to their job, a certain aide of the PM was seen running around frantically trying to keep the rest at bay.<br />
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Sigh, why the exclusivity?</div>
Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-83306383272668926472012-11-21T15:40:00.001+08:002012-11-22T02:47:45.160+08:00Rajagobal prepared for drastic changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just four days to the start of the AFF Suzuki Cup. Just fours days till Malaysia play Singapore. Just four days for Malaysia to dwell upon the disappointing four preparation matches they had played.</div>
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A losing start is never fatal but should Malaysia not get three points against Singapore, things may not be good as it could all boil down to seeking a good goal difference advantage against Laos and a positive result against Indonesia.</div>
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Problem is Malaysia are finding it hard to get it going up front. Only two goals were scored in their last four matches while the defence let in five.</div>
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The Tigers, under K. Rajagobal have always rose to the occasion. Remember the Sea Games in 2009 and last AFF Suzuki Cup in 2010?. No one gave them a chance then.</div>
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But this time is it different?</div>
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One thing that is different is that national coach K. Rajagobal, the man who has long publicly defended his boys, lost his cool with the players after draw with lowly Bangladesh yesterday.</div>
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"I am going to be very stern with the players. If they don’t change the way they have been playing, I’m ready to make drastic changes, even dropping players; I don’t care! </blockquote>
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"There must be changes and if there aren’t, I will make changes to the team” warned Rajagobal.</blockquote>
For more read <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/players-make-rajagobal-listic/" target="_blank">Players make Rajagobal-listic</a>, <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/rajagobal-change-or-be-changed/" target="_blank">Rajagobal: Change or be changed</a> and here's the match report of yesterday game, <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/another-disappointing-act/" target="_blank">Another disappointing act</a>.Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-56704758433765365492012-11-15T05:35:00.000+08:002012-11-15T05:35:17.096+08:00Wake up, Malaysia!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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But first Malaysia needs to <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2012/11/wake-up-malaysia/" target="_blank">Wake Up</a>.</div>
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National coach K. Rajagobal is understandably disappointed that some of his players let him down. </div>
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I am disappointed with the result. The players need to wake up before the AFF Suzuki Cup. Mistakes do happen, but they have to have the confidence to get back up,” said the 56-year-old. </blockquote>
The 1-1 draw against Hong Kong was not the result the players needed. Coming after successive defeats to Vietnam and Thailand it was a telling sign. The players need to buck up, raise their spirits and believe in themselves once again.<br />
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With just 10 days to the start of the regional games, the above saying may come back to bite the Harimau Malaya.<br />
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Hopefully, as Rajagobal mentioned during the post match press conference, "the players can't give excuses if they don't perform against Bangladesh and the AFF."<br />
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The sight of the Ultras Malaya chanting the team on was a sight I'd like to see the Bukit Jalil filled with come Nov 25 onwards.<br />
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Ps. There's a new look for <a href="http://www.sports247.my/" target="_blank">Sports247.my</a>.<br />
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<br />Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-7275755420308775082012-10-31T18:04:00.001+08:002012-10-31T18:04:15.604+08:00FAM discourages club football system.That is what can be deduced by FA of Malaysia's (FAM) knee-jerk decision to bar clubs from partaking in the President's Cup, a development tournament for junior players.<br />
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Sports247.my has a piece on how FAM have taken <a href="http://www.sports247.my/3292/view" target="_blank">One Step Forward, Two Steps Backwards</a>.<br />
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As result clubs such as NS Betaria, Sime Darby, Johor FC, PKNS and T-Team will have to either scrap their youth development programme or resort to playing only smaller scale tournaments as the FAM does not want to promote club football.<br />
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Instead, FAM want the their affiliates to develop football and produce talents.<br />
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Kids, if you are serious of making football a career - stay away from the clubs. That could well be the underlining message of such decision.<br />
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Former colleague and friend Haresh Deol reported the possibility of such move yesterday on <a href="http://hareshdeol.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Foul!</a><br />
Bro, <a href="http://hareshdeol.blogspot.com/2012/10/kelab-dianaktirikan.html" target="_blank">Kelab Dianaktirikan</a> ke?Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-18458641125121374192012-10-30T19:32:00.000+08:002012-10-30T23:02:49.625+08:00National Football Awards - did they get it right?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did the panel selecting the winners only watched the Malaysia Cup?<br />
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That was the question that sports journos in the country were asking when the <a href="http://www.sports247.my/3279/view" target="_blank">winners</a> were announced earlier today.<br />
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Some of the winners did not perform up to the mark in the M-League, in some cases were overshadowed by the presence of foreign players, but a good showing at the Malaysia Cup got them awards.<br />
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No disrespect to Selangor's Safiq Rahim, on-loan Rozaimi Abdul Rahman or Kelantan's Norshahrul Idlan Talaha but there were better options that the panel perhaps overlooked - some were even among the nominees.<br />
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Wasn't the awards suppose to be an overall one? Taking into account the Super League, Premier League, FA Cup and Malaysia Cup altogether?<br />
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And what happened to foreign players being eligible for all the awards as previously mentioned <a href="http://www.sports247.my/2961/view" target="_blank">here</a>. I guess someone thought the foreign players would have swept most of the awards so decided to narrow them down to just one award - Best Foreign player. Btw, such did not exist at the awards announcements a forth night ago.<br />
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Let's have a healthy competition la.Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-60498972579349305472012-10-23T12:16:00.000+08:002012-10-23T18:46:34.566+08:00Truth prevails? Nope!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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settled on the Peter Butler – Terengganu saga.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Indeed, but the general perception on the matter, after FA of Malaysia (FAM) decision
to declare Terengganu FA’s punishment on Butler null and void, is that Butler has been vindicated of all that has happened.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bare in mind the national body’s decision was based solely on the non-compliance with procedural rules.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">Butler had:</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">1. Rightly dropped Muslim Ahmad and Ismail Faruqi for breaking curfew and allegedly bringing girls into their hotel rooms.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">2. Goalkeeper Sharbinee was abused, cursed,pushed and accused of match fixing in PUBLIC.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">3. Revealed on his Twitter account that he did not have a free hand in deciding the team.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">4. Had spoke about these matters to the media without getting approval from the State FA.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">In return Butler was:</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">1. Suspended 6-months, effectively ending his employment.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">2. Fine RM4,000</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">3. Futher fine 15% of his monthly salary.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">But FA of Malaysia overturned the punishments last week.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">Now would they have done so if Terengganu FA had adhered to procedures?</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">Here's what secretary general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad had to say...... <a href="http://www.sports247.my/3097/view" target="_blank">wrong procedure in Butler's case</a></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">Butler was wrong to speak to the media, he should have followed the proper channels. His arguments were valid but again, he didn’t choose the proper channels.</span><br />
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<b><span style="line-height: 21px;">If there was a lesson to be learnt from the saga then it is not that truth will prevail but follow the procedures (some will have to lay down the procedures first)</span></b><br />
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">Anyway it has been a good M-League season - for all reasong. Here's my two cents worth.... '<a href="http://www.sports247.my/3092/view" target="_blank">The good, the bad and the ugly</a></span><br />
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The 2-0 loss against Vietnam at the Bukit Jalil Stadium was one that we needed - a wake-up call to those aspiring to break into the first team.</div>
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For more ready my comment published by Sports247.my. Click <a href="http://www.sports247.my/headlines/football-time-to-draw-the-line" target="_blank">here</a> </div>
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It's not that they have en excellent development programmes or more talented youngsters, but because the Republic are offering Malaysia's top Under-12 players education scholarships and a place in the Singapore Sports School.</div>
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This was revealed by Sports247.my in <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2090&Itemid=82" target="_blank">Cradle Snatcher</a> several days ago.</div>
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BA of Malaysia admitted that they are <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2128&Itemid=82" target="_blank">powerless</a> in stopping this as Singapore has the right to give such offers.</div>
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The national body's secretary Ng Chin Chai conceded that BAM need to work with Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) in providing a better package for the young talents - maybe even a better education programme (if necessary) and more high quality coaches.<br />
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However, BJSS must change their ways. They have turned down potential talent in the past before.Should Malaysia lose more young talent, this could be a <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2100&Itemid=82" target="_blank">lesson for being picky</a>.<br />
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and it is Vijhay Vick - Senior Writer, Sports247.my as of Sept 1, 2012 (officially).Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-83788659184628882922012-08-21T01:00:00.000+08:002012-08-21T01:00:17.434+08:00Ramlan moves on... with the Sports Minister.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So former National Sports Institute (ISN) CEO Dr. Ramlan Aziz is ready take office as the Special Advisor to the Sports Minister.</div>
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Pursuant to a Sports247 reports <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1651:ramlan-pays-the-price&catid=50:headlines" target="_blank">here</a> and then <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1673&Itemid=82" target="_blank">here</a> the next day, Ramlan was sent the following text. </div>
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Good evening Sir, would you care to comment on Sports247's story regarding you being replaced?. Minister was quoted saying, Shapawi's appointment has no controversy and the focus is on 2016 Olympics which needs immediate attention. This can be seen as if you have been made the scapegoat and that u have been replaced as actions need to be taken for next Games. This also means that you being replaced is the action needed.. -Regards, Vijhay Vick.</blockquote>
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My appointment opens the way for the new CEO of ISN to concentrate on the administrative and financial management aspects. My appointment underscores YB Minister's seriousness ineffecting innovative ideas into launching Malaysian sports performance to a higher level and to glean sustainable success through application of science and technology in high performance sport and the provision of world class healthcare and injury management plus antidoping for our national athletes. My task generally is to oversee the strategic planning, implementation and effective monitoring & evaluation of systems, processes and putting in place the right culture for Malaysian athletes to excel and succeed on the world stage in a sustainable and meaningful way. The benefits of all this work at high performance level should also be harnessed usefully to benefit society at large in terms of improving health and social indices towards a progressive, harmonious and healthy society, with the involvement of partners and stakeholders in the industry and all governmental and non-governmental organisations, both in Malaysia and internationally.</blockquote>
Sports247 has the full story <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1684%3Aim-your-man-shabery&catid=50%3Aheadlines" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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and for those who have missed the turn of things, click <a href="http://hareshdeol.blogspot.com/2012/06/nsi-ceo-saga-ive-not-exhauted-all.html" target="_blank">here</a>Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-11596599253690279672012-08-17T03:30:00.002+08:002012-08-17T03:31:02.140+08:00The Scapegoat of the London Olympics.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Is it really in us (Malaysia) to make someone a scapegoat for a failure or wrong doing?<br />
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The just-concluded Olympics in London is no different. But a rather surprising scapegoat candidate has emerged, so it seems based on some quotes carried by <a href="http://www.sports247.my/" target="_blank">Sports247</a>.<br />
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Yes, despite the one silver and one bronze return it was still a failure. No disrespect to Lee Chong Wei and Pandelela Rinong, who gave their all for the country, but was the RM20million spent on the Road to London programme money well spent if looked at the Games in its entirety?<br />
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Sports Minister Datuk Seri Shabery Cheek was quoted saying “The appointment of (National Sports Council Athletes Preparation Director) Shapawi to replace (National Sports Institute Chief Executive Officer) Dr Ramlan, is not controversial. For me it is to focus on the 2016 Olympics, which needs immediate action."<br />
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What does this mean?<br />
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The way I see it, action needs to be taken hence Dr. Ramlan had to be replaced. Does this mean, the humble man did not do his job well?<br />
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Sports247 has the full story <a href="http://sports247.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1651:ramlan-pays-the-price&catid=50:headlines" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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So Shapawi has taken over and Dr. Ramlan has been appointed as Special Advisor to the Sports Minister/Ministry despite discussions still on-going over his position.<br />
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How is it that one can be appointed despite the position being unclear?<br />
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If haven't been following the chain of event over the matter, <a href="http://hareshdeol.blogspot.com/2012/08/nsi-saga-question-still-not-answered.html" target="_blank">Foul!</a> has it all.<br />
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The just-concluded Games in London was Malaysia's best chance in hearing the <i>Negaraku</i> playing at an Olympic event. Yet, we put all hope on a sole individual. One that was tamed at the previous Games in Beijing four years ago.</div>
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If there was one athlete that will receive the adulation from Malaysia is none other than Sarawakian Pandelela Rinong, whose last two dives in the women's 10m platform earned her a place in the national history books by being our first female athlete to stand on the podium at the biggest stage of them all. (let's count official medals only please)</div>
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ps. Here's a nice color story on Pamg Joheng, our diving queen's dad. This NST piece reminds me of something The Malay Mail would have carried. Read <a href="http://www.nst.com.my/top-news/a-father-s-olympian-sacrifice-1.124071#" target="_blank">A father's Olympian sacrifice</a>.</div>Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-52934707456775541752012-08-10T18:27:00.003+08:002012-08-10T18:27:40.118+08:00Shahidan and Karim on head-on?They once had each other's back.<br />
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In fact Malaysia Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and deputy Karim Ibrahim could be on a head-on, according to a source within the national body.<br />
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Meanwhile, it was previously reported that Karim is ready to serve for another term, if elected, despite the ever pending doping inquiry on him.<br />
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<br />Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-37401475188829548452012-07-09T19:32:00.003+08:002012-07-09T19:32:52.736+08:00Do we still need Government funds?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This could mean only two things — people may want to work as hard as they can to achieve all or some may take the easier option by just relying on bureaucracy to get it all.</div>
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That was the introduction to my commentary piece, <i>From the Sidelines</i> in today's <i>Malay Mail</i>, titled <a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/story/government-funds-%E2%80%94-bane-or-boon" target="_blank">Government funds - bane or boon?</a></div>
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I had a good debate over Twitter with national athletes, bowler Zandra Aziela and swimmer Khoo Cai Lin. We agreed to disagree on many things, mainly as to why there should be government funds.</div>
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1. Funds be focused on the development of the athletes rather than the elite athletes - let's encourage self sustenance for the elite athletes or reserve funds for top notch or deserving athletes only.</div>
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2. NSC concentrates solely on the development and sports associations (NSA) be directly funded (if necessary) by the Sports Ministry.</div>
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3. Create an achievement based scheme for funding. Shape out or ship out. - some in the athletic industry have not even equaled their best in years.</div>Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-78982006002337650222012-07-05T19:08:00.000+08:002012-07-08T10:22:48.039+08:00Get your act right NSC!<br />
Everyone wants power but as Peter Parker (Spiderman) was told, "with great power comes great responsibility"<br />
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However, some take responsibility a bit too seriously as they are fixated by power and want controlling everything. Power can also lead to destruction.<br />
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In this case, the athletes and Malaysian Sports are the ones who will suffer.<br />
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National Sports Council (NSC) named national diver Pandelela Rinong as the flag bearer for the Olympics opening ceremony march but DO THEY HAVE THE POWER TO SO DO???<br />
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The answer will depend on who you ask but fact remains that it is the responsibility of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). NSC can merely recommend a candidate.<br />
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I find it humorous how NSC have written to OCM suggesting Pandelela but NSC director general Datuk Zolkples Embong went on to name her as the flag bearer the next day despite receiving no acknowledgement from the Olympic body.<br />
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OCM believes, and rightly so, that they have the final say as appeared in today's Malay Mail.<br />
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Nt: This not gutter journalism as we have nothing personal against NSC, Datuk Zolkples Embong or Pandelela, who I must say is a top notch diver. But for NSC to name the flag bearer despite not having authority just smacks arrogance!<br />
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Check former Mailsport journalist <a href="http://www.ssdhaliwal.blogspot.com/2012/07/nsc-ocm-poles-apart.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">SS. Dhaliwal</a> and <a href="http://hareshdeol.blogspot.com/2012/06/lees-complicated-wei-to-olympics.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Haresh Deol</a>' s blog for more on this.</div>Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-72970361722365888952012-06-29T17:39:00.003+08:002012-06-29T17:40:02.170+08:00Chong Wei may celebrate in London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A month ago he almost quit his Olympic dream. The nation's sports fraternity was in anxiety when he tore his ankle ligament at the Thomas Cup.</div>
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His withdrawal against Denmark cost Malaysia the tie but honesty the Thomas Cup was probably the last thing on his mind. It was the Olympics. Malaysia's Olympic dream of winning the elusive gold medal was in jeopardy, if not in shatters.</div>
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For month or so Chong Wei didn't speak much of his chances and drew a sympathetic look as he said he could only try to be at his best.</div>
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When probed if psychological help was needed, Chong Wei insisted <a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/story/no-help-needed" target="_blank">no help needed</a>.</div>
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Fast forward a month since his injury, and Chong Wei is already speaking if winning the Olympic gold and that his injury could turn out to be <a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/story/blessing-disguise" target="_blank">a blessing in disguise</a>.</div>
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“I couldn’t accept it (the injury) at first but I realised it may work in my favour. There is less pressure and this allows me to give my best. If I do win the gold medal, it is for Malaysia as everyone has been waiting for it for so long.”</blockquote>
And what about losing his World No. 1 status? LCW is losing no sleep over that either.<br />
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“I’m not paying much attention because it doesn’t really make much difference. My preparations have been the same and the goal’s to win the Olympics gold medal, not staying as No 1 in the world,”</blockquote>
All the best Chong Wei! Malaysia is behind you.Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-75760513251733393562012-06-27T18:56:00.000+08:002012-06-27T19:01:01.029+08:00Get your priority right BJSS!Maybe it's time to re-look our policies for Sports Schools.<br />
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Till then, it may be in the interest of promising athletes to give it a miss.<br />
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Why? Ask Soong Joo Vern and Darren Isaac Devadas, for they had to quit Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) as the school was proving to be more of a hindrance than a supplement to their badminton careers.<br />
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Joo Vern and Darren took matters into their own hands after BJSS insisted they, along with Ho Yen Mei, should play in the Asean schools meet instead of the Asian Junior Championships (AJC) in South Korea.<br />
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Read Rajes Paul's commentary <a href="http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/6/24/sports/11541510&sec=sports" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Sadly Education Ministry Sports Director Ee Hong believes the school is right in doing so and that the <a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/story/priority-schools" target="_blank">Priority is the schools</a>.<br />
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"We can't look at it that way. I see this as part of their development. It's a transition to play in the Asean level before progressing to the Asian level.It's only right they play for BJSS as they come from the school. It will allow Malaysia to showcase to the rest of the Southeast Asian countries that our sports schools are doing well," said Ee Hong</blockquote>
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Do we have our priorities right?<br />
Why is it that the Education Ministry's policy is that the schools be given priority instead of the country?<br />
Why subject an athlete to a lower grade tournament instead of a much higher one?<br />
Aren't the Sports Schools around to produce our next generation of athletes?<br />
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Those are questions to ponder.<br />
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I've heard that a certain sports school rejected a Form Five promising athlete a place in the school because it was already a SPM year for him and that the school didn't want their SPM stats to be affected.<br />
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Agreed, academic values should be instilled as well, but not at the expense of sports. To the school in concern, your KPI should be the talent you produce not SPM statisics.<br />
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I still feel Sports Schools should come under the purview of the Sports Ministry not the Education Ministry.<br />
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Click <a href="http://vijhayvick.blogspot.com/2012/04/sports-school-there-to-make-things.html" target="_blank">here</a> to read previous posting on the matter. It's just another instance of a sports school being a hindrance.Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-1069536460669435942012-06-18T13:22:00.000+08:002012-06-24T17:37:53.392+08:00He said, She said (Karim's Inquiry)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3. -Law . data presented to a court or jury in proof of the facts in issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses, records, documents, or objects.</div>
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At the on-going inquiry on the doping fiasco the Malaysian Amateur Athletics (MAF) and it's deputy president Karim Ibrahim are tangled in, evidence is one of the key factors that have suspended the supposedly four days trials until July 5.</div>
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Heading the independent inquiry panel is well respected former Court of Appeal judge Tan Sri V.C. George. Even for man of his caliber, the evidence recorded may not be enough to reach a conclusive answer. He had admitted that there are two versions of the story and that they have yet to identify the right one. Read No end in sight for a recap.</div>
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and then after weeks or rather months of silence, a letter from a Bulgarian doctor named Gueorgui Ananiev Baldjiysky crops up to the attention of everyone. Read extracts of the letter in 'I never provided banned substances'</div>
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The Bulgarian along Karim have been alleged to have conspired in giving relay runner Yunus Lasalleh performance enhancement drugs. Such accusation came from Yunus himself, supported by the coaches and other athletes.<br />
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With the lack of substantiated evidence, this could well be a case of Party A's words against Party B's.<br />
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I don't know which side of the story is true either but one thing I know is that whether Karim is found guilty or not, the athletes in concern (including the six who bolted from random tests) must be handed heavy sentences.<br />
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Yes mitigation is allowed but what good will it do for the sports fraternity. It will give birth, if already not present, to the finger pointing culture.<br />
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But if mitigation is not given much consideration, it will teach a lesson to athletes that they should be aware of what goes into their systems and to only take “medication” from those entrusted by ISN, and not even their coaches.<br />
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Mailsport's From the sidelines touches on this today. There should be <a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/story/no-excuses" target="_blank">No excuses</a> by all parties.Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089888109136181038.post-58056723263642710192012-06-13T20:04:00.002+08:002012-06-13T20:04:34.999+08:00'Vote-buying' or Perks?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vote-buying has been an issue our political scene have been battling for long. But what constitutes vote buying?<br />
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Can incentives and perks be construed as vote buying. If it is then it is illegal. But where do we draw the line? That's if we can, as it is surely a fine one.<br />
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Let's look at the situation at Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF)<br />
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It's president, Datuk Seri Shahidan, has long started the trend of handing out allowances/incentives/perks to its council members. It wasn't the case pre-2006. Now, he is crying foul that their impending AGM - which will see all top posts being contested - may have to deal with vote buying.<br />
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While he fell short of accusing anyone and some have even mentioned that this is one way of him staying in power longer.<br />
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Well the vote buying may be true - but then again what constitute vote buying?<br />
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Honestly, I'm dumbfounded on this. If someone gives you something in good will, then it shouldn't be vote buying right?<br />
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Two of the most out-speaking MAF council members have defended Shahidan and insist that all the hand-outs by Shahidan are done in good faith.<br />
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According to Malacca AAA secretary Rengan Pakkri and his Johor counterpart S. Rajasegram believes that <a href="http://www.mmail.com.my/story/incentives-are-not-%E2%80%98vote-buying%E2%80%99" target="_blank">Incentives are not 'vote buying'</a><br />
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I'm in the middle on this. Could someone please share some light?Vijhay Vickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15871181144599951598noreply@blogger.com0