MTA’s new leadership says integrity, athlete quality and unity will shape the next two years as the association pushes for stronger national and international standing.
JIDOKWAN Malaysia Taekwondo Association (MTA) President, Datuk Seri Halim Ishak has outlined three key strategic priorities for the newly elected Executive Council for the 2026–2028 term, following the association’s Annual General Meeting held on May 14.
The appointments were confirmed during the AGM, which took place at the Penang United Taekwondo Society Hall and concluded in a smooth and orderly manner.
In his keynote address, Halim congratulated all newly elected committee and executive council members, while calling on the leadership team to uphold high standards of governance and sports development.
He highlighted three main focus areas to guide the association’s direction over the new term; integrity and unity, quality over quantity and strengthening MTA’s role as a platform for national unity.
Under the first directive, he stressed the importance of cohesive leadership and transparency, particularly among examiners responsible for grading evaluations, urging them to maintain professionalism and integrity in their duties.
The second priority calls for a shift in emphasis from membership expansion to athlete development, with a focus on producing disciplined practitioners who meet international standards of performance and technical excellence.
The third directive reinforces MTA’s position as an inclusive sporting body, emphasising its role in uniting Malaysians from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The association also reaffirmed its alignment with the National Sports Development Policy, which promotes inclusivity and rejects exclusivity based on race.
Speaking at the AGM, Halim described the new mandate as a significant responsibility for the incoming leadership.
“The mandate given today is a heavy responsibility. I want MTA to serve as an exemplary sports association that is harmonious, principled and reflective of the true Malaysian spirit. The quality of our athletes and officials must be our benchmark,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to delegates for their participation, noting that the AGM was conducted in a democratic, harmonious and well-organised manner.
The MTA said the new executive council will focus on strengthening governance, improving athlete development pathways and enhancing Malaysia’s standing in taekwondo at both national and international levels.
