OCM getting private sector inputs for Olympians pension scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) is now getting inputs from private sector representatives in drafting the Olympians pension scheme proposal. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria stressed that the scheme will be different from the civil servants’ pension scheme, thus needs thorough discussions before bringing the proposal to the government through […]
OCM expels Malaysian handball federation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Handball Federation (MAHF) has been expelled as an affiliate member of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) due to its failure to settle an outstanding debt. OCM secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Mohd Najib pointed out that the total debt, amounting to RM133,000, was supposed to be paid to the council as […]
OCM still working on proposed Olympians pension scheme structure
KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said they are still working on the structure regarding the proposed pension scheme for Olympians. He said OCM are continuously working with the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) and National Sports Council (NSC) on the legislation process of the proposal mooted last […]
OCM helping to ensure a safe, secure Olympics
KUALA LUMPUR: To ensure the safety and health of all, The Playbook for Athletes and Officials is set to be the official and centralised source of information for the Tokyo Olympics in July. The Playbook outlines the basic principles that the contingent is required to know 14 days before their travel to Japan, when entering […]
OCM confident Tokyo Olympics will proceed as scheduled
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) are confident that the Tokyo Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020) will be held as scheduled from July 23 to Aug 8 this year. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said he was informed on the readiness and meticulous preparation undertaken by the Japanese government via a joint […]
Training clearance timely boost for national athletes
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to allow national athletes under the Road to Tokyo (RTT) 2020 programme to resume training next month will give them sufficient time to regain their confidence for the Olympic Games, said the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). In a statement yesterday, OCM said they are grateful for the approval granted by the National Security Council and the […]
OCM sets up special fund to assist national sports associations
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has initiated a special fund to provide financial aid to National Sports Associations (NSAs) directly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. OCM said in a statement yesterday that the pandemic and the movement control order (MCO) had caused disruptions to the sports industry and NSAs were not spared. OCM revealed […]
Now not the right time to criticise OCM
KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria has emphasised that this is not the right time to criticise the body regarding its role on the country’s participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Instead, he urged the naysayers to give constructive views or criticisms to OCM following the Covid-19 pandemic, which […]
Sports associations advised to hold off trips to China
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has advised sports associations (SAs) in the country not to make plans for training or join any competitions in China in the wake of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. If there are Malaysian athletes already in China, OCM president Datuk Seri Mohamad Norza Zakaria urged the […]
