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Barnama
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Barnama
PSM Agrees To Change Name To Malaysian Sepak Takraw Federation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) has agreed to change its name to the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia (Malay acronym remains as PSM) soon. Its president, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the decision was made at yesterday's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) after the motion to amend the association's constitution received the support of over two-thirds of the total delegates. He pointed out that the name change would only take effect if the constitution amendment is approved by the Sports Commissioner. bootstrap slideshow 'All amendments to the constitution will take effect after being approved by the Sports Commissioner. So we will send the request soon. As long as we don't get approval, we can't use it yet,' he said when met after the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here today. He also explained that the name change was aimed to streamline it with the names of other sports bodies using the word 'Federation'. 'Actually, this isn't new, we have discussed it before and many have agreed as it better reflects our role as the country's main administrator of sepak takraw,' he added. Meanwhile the results of the association's officebearers for the 2025-2028 term were announced after elections were held at today's AGM. Sumali retained the president's post uncontested, Datuk Seri Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan was elected deputy president, and Datuk Abu Jimi Samat (51 votes), Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abd Rahman (48 votes) and Wan Mohd Husni Abdullah (44 votes) were elected as vice-presidents. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PSM agrees to change name to Malaysian Sepak Takraw Federation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) has agreed to change its name to the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia (Malay acronym remains as PSM) soon. Its president, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the decision was made at yesterday's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) after the motion to amend the association's constitution received the support of over two-thirds of the total delegates. He pointed out that the name change would only take effect if the constitution amendment is approved by the Sports Commissioner. "All amendments to the constitution will take effect after being approved by the Sports Commissioner. So we will send the request soon. As long as we don't get approval, we can't use it yet," he said when met after the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here today. He also explained that the name change was aimed to streamline it with the names of other sports bodies using the word 'Federation'. "Actually, this isn't new, we have discussed it before and many have agreed as it better reflects our role as the country's main administrator of sepak takraw," he added. Meanwhile the results of the association's officebearers for the 2025-2028 term were announced after elections were held at today's AGM. Sumali retained the president's post uncontested, Datuk Seri Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan was elected deputy president, and Datuk Abu Jimi Samat (51 votes), Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abd Rahman (48 votes) and Wan Mohd Husni Abdullah (44 votes) were elected as vice-presidents. – BERNAMA
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PSM to become Malaysian Sepak Takraw Federation after EGM approval
THE Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) has agreed to change its name to the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia, retaining the Malay acronym PSM. The decision was made during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) yesterday after securing over two-thirds support from delegates for the constitutional amendment. PSM president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan stated that the name change will only take effect upon approval by the Sports Commissioner. 'All amendments to the constitution will take effect after being approved by the Sports Commissioner. So we will send the request soon. 'As long as we don't get approval, we can't use it yet,' he said after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Sumali explained that the rebranding aligns with other sports bodies using 'Federation' in their names. 'Actually, this isn't new, we have discussed it before and many have agreed as it better reflects our role as the country's main administrator of sepak takraw.' The AGM also saw elections for the 2025-2028 term. Sumali retained his presidency unopposed, while Datuk Seri Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan was elected deputy president. The three vice-presidential positions went to Datuk Abu Jimi Samat (51 votes), Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abd Rahman (48 votes), and Wan Mohd Husni Abdullah (44 votes).
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
NSC ready to back heritage swimmers for national squad
THE National Sports Council (NSC) is open to assisting heritage swimmers identified by Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) to bolster the national team. NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin stated that while the council welcomes the initiative, swimmers must first qualify under existing athlete support programmes. 'They will only receive assistance if they meet the criteria for the Podium Programme or similar schemes. 'There will be no extra financial burden,' Jefri said after officiating the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) annual meeting at the World Trade Centre (WTC) today. MAS recently revealed efforts to scout heritage swimmers abroad, with five potential candidates aged 14 to 19 already identified. Jefri also praised PSM's progress under president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, urging other sports bodies to emulate its success.
Barnama
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Barnama
NSC Open To Supporting Heritage Swimmers, Says DG
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The National Sports Council (NSC) welcomes the initiative by Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) to scout for heritage swimmers to further strengthen the national swimming squad. NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin said the council is prepared to support any heritage athlete who has the potential to contribute to Malaysian sports. However, these swimmers must first meet the requirements set by NSC, he pointed out. bootstrap slideshow 'They will only be given assistance if they qualify for the Podium Programme or other related programmes. So there's no additional financial implication. 'Like any other athlete, they must meet the criteria set by NSC to be admitted into the programme, or by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) to represent the country in international competitions,' he told reporters after officiating the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) annual general meeting at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here today. Yesterday, MAS disclosed that the association is actively working to identify heritage swimmers based abroad. MAS swimming committee chairman Marilyn Chua said they have already identified five promising candidates, aged between 14 and 19 years old. Meanwhile, Jefri commended the leadership of PSM under its president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, saying it has improved significantly compared to the past. He expressed hope that other sports associations will follow PSM's example, which has led to its current strong standing.
