KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will promptly investigate any official complaint made against the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union’s (MAAU) controversial move to reappoint an official, involved in a molest case in Taiwan last year, to an important coaching position.
OCM honorary secretary Datuk Sieh Kok Chi said dissatisfied athletes could bring up the matter to the association first before filing a complaint with the OCM.
“We are ready to hear their laments and follow up with action if the MAAU management keep quiet and stick to their decision,” he said yesterday.
Kok Chi said the OCM would not hesitate to form a special committee to investigate and fight for the rights of national athletes, especially sportswomen.
“Athletes have the right to demand their rights because they are the ones bringing home the medals, not the association or sports officials,” he said.
Kok Chi praised pole vaulter Roslinda Samsu and her colleagues for voicing out their dissatisfaction and fighting for their rights.
“I am happy that there are athletes brave enough to stand up for their rights. This is the first time an athlete has done so in the history of sports in the country,” he said.
Kok Chi said he would ask for an explanation from one of OCM’s vice-presidents, Prof Datuk W.Y. Chin, who also represents OCM in MAAU.
“After we get an explanation from the OCM representative, we will discuss the matter at a meeting with OCM board members in early February,” he said.
Meanwhile, MAAU president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, when contacted, said they would hold a special meeting to discuss the matter soon. — Bernama
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