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Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysia Aiming For IPC Slot
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia is aiming to secure a slot in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which is scheduled to convene this September in Seoul, said Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin. He said it is to strengthen Malaysia's role in the development of para sports at both national and global levels. He noted that the intended role is to ensure Malaysia is directly involved in policy-making and setting the direction of the Paralympic movement at the international level. bootstrap slideshow '…perhaps, Insya-Allah, I myself will contest for a position in the IPC. At present, we only hold a portfolio at the Asian level. In the IPC, we don't have one yet. But we are working on it. 'God willing, with the help of strategic partners including South Korea, we hope to join the IPC with them and open up space for a Malaysian representative,' he told reporters after receiving a visit from South Korean Paralympic Committee president Jung Jinowan at MPM in Kampung Pandan here today. Meanwhile, he said the visit by the South Korean Paralympic Committee president to Malaysia is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and implementing joint development programmes. The programmes will see Malaysia and South Korea sending athletes to each other's countries for training and international-level exposure, with Megat D Shahriman acknowledging that there is still much to be learned from South Korea's management of Paralympic sports. In another development, he emphasised that national para-athletes deserve equal attention based on their outstanding performances at the international level. Commenting on the disparity in coverage between para-athletes and able-bodied athletes, Megat D Shahriman said it is time that fair attention is given, as para-athletes often demonstrate their capabilities despite receiving less media spotlight.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia aiming for IPC slot
MALAYSIA is aiming to secure a slot in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which is scheduled to convene this September in Seoul, said Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin. He said it is to strengthen Malaysia's role in the development of para sports at both national and global levels. He noted that the intended role is to ensure Malaysia is directly involved in policy-making and setting the direction of the Paralympic movement at the international level. '...perhaps, Insya-Allah, I myself will contest for a position in the IPC. At present, we only hold a portfolio at the Asian level. In the IPC, we don't have one yet. But we are working on it. 'God willing, with the help of strategic partners including South Korea, we hope to join the IPC with them and open up space for a Malaysian representative,' he told reporters after receiving a visit from South Korean Paralympic Committee president Jung Jinowan at MPM in Kampung Pandan here today. Meanwhile, he said the visit by the South Korean Paralympic Committee president to Malaysia is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and implementing joint development programmes. The programmes will see Malaysia and South Korea sending athletes to each other's countries for training and international-level exposure, with Megat D Shahriman acknowledging that there is still much to be learned from South Korea's management of Paralympic sports. In another development, he emphasised that national para-athletes deserve equal attention based on their outstanding performances at the international level. Commenting on the disparity in coverage between para-athletes and able-bodied athletes, Megat D Shahriman said it is time that fair attention is given, as para-athletes often demonstrate their capabilities despite receiving less media spotlight. 'We are working closely with the new director of para sports at the National Sports Council (MSN), and I believe the direction now taken aligns with our aspirations,' he said.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Paralympic heroes set to be immortalised on Pos Malaysia stamps
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's paralympic heroes will be featured on a special set of postage stamps made by Pos Malaysia. The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) unveiled the design for the stamps, which are expected to be available for purchase in September, in Kuala Lumpur today (May 28). MPC president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the stamp collection is to honour the achievments of Malaysia's top paralympic athletes. "We are expecting the stamps to be available by September and the public can purchase them then to either use or to keep them as memorabilia," said Shahriman. "This is to show the athletes that we really appreciate them for their contributions to the country. "It is also to elevate them (athletes) and remind ourselves of how lucky we are to have them." Sprinter Ridzuan Puzi, who is the first Malaysian to win a gold medal at the Paralympics (Rio 2016), and fellow Paralympic gold medallists Ziyad Zolkefli (shot put), Latif Romly (long jump), Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (powerlifting) and Cheah Liek Hou (badminton) are among those featured on the stamps. MPC is also producing a coffee table book - Majlis Paralimpik Malaysia, Nadi Kejayaan Atlet Para Negara - to commemorate their 35th anniversary. Shahriman hopes to further strengthen MPC in the coming years. "Our vision is to be self-sustainable and be able to consistently organise events and competitions for almost 30 sports under us," said Shahriman. "We want to create more athletes and give them a clear development pathway to follow. "We want to make sports a legitimate career for them, just like it is in the United States and United Kingdom." MPC also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) each with Go Sport Ventures Sdn Bhd, GMAT Sdn Bhd, Media Communication (M) Sdn Bhd and Malaysian Hospitality Association, whom MPC will be partnering in various projects moving forward.
