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New Straits Times
a day ago
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- New Straits Times
Ex-national hockey player Arrifin appointed as sports commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner effective today, on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council. He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA. He is also the second former national athlete to be appointed to the post, after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Arrifin on his appointment, expressing confidence in his capabilities.
The Star
a day ago
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- The Star
Arrifin Mohd Ghani is new Sports Commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner effective Friday (Aug 15), on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council. He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM). He is also the second former national athlete to be appointed to the post, after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Arrifin on his appointment, expressing confidence in his capabilities. "With his experience on the field, in sports administration and academia, I'm confident he will strengthen national sports bodies. Wishing him all the best," she said in a statement. – Bernama
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Arrifin Mohd Ghani appointed as new Sports Commissioner in Malaysia
FORMER national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been named the new Sports Commissioner effective today. His two-year contract was announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office through its official Facebook page. Arrifin replaces Datuk Suhardi Alias, who previously held the position. A national hockey player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin brings extensive experience from his tenure with the National Sports Council (MSN). He holds a law degree and was honoured as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Arrifin becomes the second former national athlete to hold the post after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh extended her congratulations to Arrifin on his appointment. She expressed confidence in his ability to strengthen national sports bodies given his diverse background. 'With his experience on the field, in sports administration and academia, I'm confident he will strengthen national sports bodies,' she said. Yeoh also wished him the best in his new role. - Bernama
Malay Mail
a day ago
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- Malay Mail
Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani is new sports commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner (PJS) effective today, on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council (MSN). He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). He is also the second former national athlete to be appointed to the post, after Datuk Zaiton Othman in 1982. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated Arrifin on his appointment, expressing confidence in his capabilities. 'With his experience on the field, in sports administration and academia, I'm confident he will strengthen national sports bodies. Wishing him all the best,' she said in a statement. — Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
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- Barnama
Arrifin Is New Sports Commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Former national hockey player Arrifin Mohd Ghani has been appointed as the new Sports Commissioner (PJS) effective today, on a two-year contract. The appointment, announced by the Sports Commissioner's Office via its official Facebook page, sees Arrifin succeeding Datuk Suhardi Alias. A national player from 1989 to 1993, Arrifin previously served with the National Sports Council (MSN). He is a law graduate and was recognised as a Sports Alumni Icon by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
