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Free Malaysia Today
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Shahidan pulls out of race for Malaysia Athletics' presidency
Shahidan Kassim helmed Malaysia Athletics from 2006 to 2012, before returning to lead the national body in June 2022. KUALA LUMPUR : The race for the top post in Malaysia Athletics took a dramatic turn today after incumbent president Shahidan Kassim withdrew at the eleventh hour. MA confirmed the pullout in a video posted on its official Facebook page, featuring the former federal minister. Shahidan, however, did not disclose why he decided to drop out of the race. 'I, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, wish to withdraw from contesting the presidency of Malaysia Athletics for the 2025-2028 term. I hope this general assembly proceeds smoothly and in an orderly manner,' he said in the video. Shahidan helmed MA from 2006 to 2012, before returning to lead the national body in June 2022. It is understood that another candidate, Terengganu Amateur Athletics Association president Wan Hisham Wan Salleh, has also withdrawn from the race for the president's post. This development now sets the stage for a straight fight between current MA deputy president Mark William Ling and Perak Amateur Athletics Association president Karim Ibrahim.
Free Malaysia Today
03-06-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Shahidan in 4-cornered race to lead Malaysian Athletics Federation
Arau MP Shahidan Kassim (centre) was first elected Malaysian Athletics Federation president in 2022. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : The race for the post of Malaysian Athletics Federation president is expected to be a hotly contested battle between the current and former presidents, with two others also joining the fray. Incumbent Shahidan Kassim is expected to face a four-cornered fight in the June 15 election for the 2025-2029 term. Past president and Perak Amateur Athletics Association president Karim Ibrahim is contesting for the post again, as well as incumbent Malaysian Athletics Federation deputy president Mark William Ling and Terengganu Amateur Athletics Association president Wan Hisham Wan Salleh. Karim and Wan Hisham are also in the running for the post of Malaysian Athletics Federation deputy president, while R Annamalai, Sallehuddin Safar and Mohamat Hasan have also thrown their hats into the ring. An intense battle is on the cards for the four posts of vice-president, which includes one reserved for a woman representative, with nine candidates in contention. Those aspiring for posts in the Malaysian Athletics Federation can be nominated and registered as a candidate for more than one post. However, on the day of the election, they must choose only one post to vie for. The Malaysian Athletics Federation has 13 affiliates, comprising delegations from 13 associations. Each association will be represented by three delegates during polling.
