Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh calls for immediate resolution of Malaysia Athletics leadership disputes to protect athletes’ SEA Games preparations.
YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged for a swift resolution to the leadership turmoil within Malaysia Athletics to safeguard national athletes’ preparations for the 2025 SEA Games.
With only weeks remaining before the Thailand event, she emphasised that disputes over appointment legitimacy must be settled immediately.
“As I have said many times before, sports administration and the management of sports associations are very important to ensure athletes are not affected,” she told reporters after officiating a new sports complex at an international school.
She noted that when complaints arise and opposing camps form, it inevitably disrupts the development of the sport they represent.
Hannah confirmed the Sports Commissioner’s Office is conducting a preliminary investigation into a complaint.
The Youth and Sports Ministry will await the outcome before taking further action.
“Athletics is very important for Malaysia,” she said.
“In any multi-sport event, athletics contributes the most medals.”
“That’s why I want to ensure this matter is resolved quickly.”
Yesterday, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Athletics Association president Datuk Seri Dr V. Pulainthiran alleged that amendments were made to MA’s constitution.
These amendments reportedly allow the current MA leader to be re-elected as president for the 2025-2028 term. – Bernama
