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Barnama
3 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
2025 SEA Games: Ocm Prioritises Safety Of Athletes, Officials
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will not compromise on the safety of the national contingent following the tense situation between Cambodia and Thailand, which is hosting the 2025 SEA Games. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said that although the situation is worrying, he is confident a solution can be reached before the biennial Games begin in December. "Firstly, we are a little concerned about the Thailand-Cambodia conflict. However, we hope a solution will be found by the time the SEA Games are held. bootstrap slideshow "So far, there has been no decision from the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) and what we need to do is stay calm because we also know that Malaysia, as the ASEAN Chair, the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) is striving to assist in resolving this crisis,' he said. He said this after attending the CSI1 Prime Minister's Cup, which also serves as an equestrian qualifying tournament for the 2025 SEA Games. Mohamad Norza said that with only a few more months left before the SEA Games are held in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkla from Dec 9-20, the national athletes are continuing to train as usual, while the athlete selection process is also being carried out as scheduled. "I am in contact with them (sports associations). No decision has been made yet, and I hope this issue can be resolved soonest possible so that everyone can focus on their preparations for the SEA Games. "We pray that the tense situation (between Thailand and Cambodia) will not escalate. We always prioritise the interests, safety and welfare of our athletes and officials,' he said. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
2025 SEA Games safety priority amid Thailand-Cambodia tensions
THE Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will not compromise on the safety of the national contingent following the tense situation between Cambodia and Thailand, which is hosting the 2025 SEA Games. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said that although the situation is worrying, he is confident a solution can be reached before the biennial Games begin in December. 'Firstly, we are a little concerned about the Thailand-Cambodia conflict. However, we hope a solution will be found by the time the SEA Games are held. 'So far, there has been no decision from the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) and what we need to do is stay calm because we also know that Malaysia, as the ASEAN Chair, the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) is striving to assist in resolving this crisis,' he said. He said this after attending the CSI1 Prime Minister's Cup, which also serves as an equestrian qualifying tournament for the 2025 SEA Games. Mohamad Norza said that with only a few more months left before the SEA Games are held in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkla from Dec 9-20, the national athletes are continuing to train as usual, while the athlete selection process is also being carried out as scheduled. 'I am in contact with them (sports associations). No decision has been made yet, and I hope this issue can be resolved soonest possible so that everyone can focus on their preparations for the SEA Games. 'We pray that the tense situation (between Thailand and Cambodia) will not escalate. We always prioritise the interests, safety and welfare of our athletes and officials,' he said - BERNAMA
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
2025 SEA Games: OCM prioritises safety of athletes, officials
THE Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will not compromise on the safety of the national contingent following the tense situation between Cambodia and Thailand, which is hosting the 2025 SEA Games. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said that although the situation is worrying, he is confident a solution can be reached before the biennial Games begin in December. 'Firstly, we are a little concerned about the Thailand-Cambodia conflict. However, we hope a solution will be found by the time the SEA Games are held. 'So far, there has been no decision from the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) and what we need to do is stay calm because we also know that Malaysia, as the ASEAN Chair, the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) is striving to assist in resolving this crisis,' he said. He said this after attending the CSI1 Prime Minister's Cup, which also serves as an equestrian qualifying tournament for the 2025 SEA Games. Mohamad Norza said that with only a few more months left before the SEA Games are held in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkla from Dec 9-20, the national athletes are continuing to train as usual, while the athlete selection process is also being carried out as scheduled. 'I am in contact with them (sports associations). No decision has been made yet, and I hope this issue can be resolved soonest possible so that everyone can focus on their preparations for the SEA Games. 'We pray that the tense situation (between Thailand and Cambodia) will not escalate. We always prioritise the interests, safety and welfare of our athletes and officials,' he said - BERNAMA
The Star
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Deadline set for NSAs to finalise list of athletes for SEA Games
PETALING JAYA: National sports associations have until Aug 12 to finalise the list of athletes who will represent Malaysia at the SEA Games in Thailand this December. Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) secretary-general Datuk Nasir Ali said any name changes must be made before the OCM convene their selection committee meeting. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Don't worry 'we have RM40 million in the bank', says OCM supremo
KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria has assured that the umbrella body has solid financial footing ahead of their move to Bukit Jalil. OCM has inked a land swap deal with Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) to build their new headquarters - dubbed the Olympic House - on a 5.38 acre plot of land that will be leased (30 years) from the government. In return, MRCB will take ownership of OCM's current headquarters — Wisma OCM (0.73 hectare) at Jalan Hang Jebat - in return for building a new RM93 million state of the art facility for OCM. Certain quarters recently questioned OCM's decision as the latter will not get any cash out of the deal, adding that it could potentially strain OCM financially in the future once the 30-year lease in Bukit Jalil expires. Norza said the move is part of their plans to modernise OCM and assured that they have a "healthy balance sheet". "We have received criticism with some saying it is not a good business decision," said Norza yesterday (July 19). "We are, however, not sacrificing anything. We will get a better building in a better location close to our stakeholders. We will not be stuck in traffic between a school and Petaling Street anymore. "As I have said before, we could just take RM20 to RM30 million and build a small office in Balakong or Bukit Beruntung and keep the rest of the money, but do we really want that? "Our balance sheet is healthy, we have RM40 million in the bank. We are also under the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Every year we get (RM) three to five million in funding coming in through sponsorships and so on, so we are okay (financially). "Our objectives and our core business are different (from other organisations). We are in the process of modernising OCM and we want to establish a well respected organisation. We have to lead by example. "This issue has been addressed with our affiliates and they are fully supporting the move to Bukit Jalil." Norza added that a hotel will also be incorporated into the Olympic House project to generate recurring income for OCM. The new headquarters will also feature offices for over 32 national sports associations, an auditorium, a media conference room as well as various other modern facilities. OCM yesterday announced that a committee has been formed to oversee the Olympic House project to ensure that OCM receives a facility worthy of the RM93 million valuation. The committee is led by OCM secretary-general Datuk Nasir Ali with Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) president Gerard Monteiro as deputy chairperson. Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill (cycling), Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz (lawn bowls) and Akhramsyah Sanusi (chess) will serve as committee members. The Olympic House is expected to be completed by the end of 2027 at the earliest.
