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Former National Bodybuilder Samsul Mat Juah Praises ISN, YAKEB Support For Athletes
MELAKA, June 17 (Bernama) -- Former national bodybuilder Samsul Mat Juah, 59, believes current athletes across various sports are fortunate to receive comprehensive monitoring and support from the National Sports Institute (ISN), especially in terms of technical and professional assistance. Samsul, who began his bodybuilding journey in 1995, said things were very different during his active years when he had to focus solely on training without any technical or professional backing. 'There were plenty of coaches in Malaysia back then, but no consultants, particularly in bodybuilding. These consultants play a crucial role in helping reduce the risk of injury during training — just like what ISN does now. bootstrap slideshow 'Overtraining without proper tactical planning doesn't just affect health, but it also hampers performance,' he told reporters when met during the 'Visit & Treat' programme by the YAKEB Prihatin Squad at Ujong Pasir here today. The programme, held at the home of the late football legend Robert Choe Kim Chwee, was attended by Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim and National Athletes Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) chairman Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail. Samsul said his time in bodybuilding saw some of the best moments of his life, especially during the 1980s, including representing Malaysia at the 2000 Asian Championship in Manila and the 2002 Commonwealth Bodybuilding Championship in New Delhi, competing in the 80 to 85 kilogramme category. However, a serious spinal injury that took a long time to heal eventually forced the Melaka-born athlete to retire in 2011, ending his aspirations for further glory in the sport. Now residing in Bukit Baru, Samsul expressed his gratitude for the continued support he receives from YAKEB, even long after retiring from the sport. 'Alhamdulillah, YAKEB has really helped me. They covered nearly RM40,000 for my kidney stone surgery and also provide me with a monthly financial assistance of RM300,' said Samsul, who is currently undergoing dialysis and suffering from several chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, gout, gastritis, and asthma.
Rakyat Post
05-06-2025
- Health
- Rakyat Post
MOVE President: More Effective Regulation, Banning Vape Is Not the Solution
Subscribe to our FREE It cannot be denied that the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as vape, is harmful to health. This is because substances like flavored liquids used in vapes contain many chemicals, and there are also irresponsible parties who mix them with illegal substances. What has happened has raised public concern over vaping activities. As a result, many states have banned the sale and use of vapes, including Perlis and Terengganu. Making vape illegal is not the solution Recently, the president of the Malaysian Vape Entity Organization (MOVE), Samsul Kamal Ariffin, stated that banning vape is not the best solution. Instead, it requires stricter regulatory methods to ensure it can be implemented to protect users and the public. According to him, many electronic cigarette users use the device as an alternative to quit the smoking habit. Image: Straight Arrow News 'International studies, including by Public Health England, show that vape is 95% safer than regular cigarettes. 'Nonetheless, I, as a representative of users, take the issue of vape misuse for intoxication very seriously. 'I want to emphasize that regulation in terms of manufacturing, sales, and usage must be implemented by the government as soon as possible,' he said, as quoted by Harian Metro. Individuals who mix e-liquid with THC is the real issue Image: Waste Today Magazine He further said that the real issue lies with a small group of irresponsible individuals who mix foreign substances such as THC into vape liquids. This can indirectly cause health problems for those who vape and may even lead to hospitalization. THC refers to the cannabis flower that contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, a chemical compound that can trigger symptoms of psychosis. The banning of vape will increase its presence in black markets, making it even more unsafe According to Samsul, banning vape will only lead to an increase in the black market for vape products, which are not tested for safety. This issue will also worsen public health problems. 'A total ban on vape will cause the black market for these products to grow, and untested and unsafe products will become easily accessible. This will further worsen public health conditions,' he explained. A total ban will allow black markets to grow. Image: World Vaper's Alliance At the same time, Samsul also warned that the actions of some states banning the electronic device could lead to the flow of vape products from non-banning states into those that enforce the ban. As a result, this indirectly defeats the purpose of the ban itself. 'In addition, smuggled cigarettes are also expected to rise because vape users will have no other alternatives,' he said. Urging the goverment not to hastily ban vape Samsul also urged the government and authorities not to rush into imposing a total ban on electronic cigarettes, but instead to focus efforts on tackling misuse, including enforcing strict regulations. 'With proper regulation, only approved vape products can be sold, protecting users, traders, and the government, which would receive tax revenue to support health subsidies,' he said. Around last November, the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, decreed that the use of vape should be completely banned. According to His Majesty, one of the root causes of addiction begins with cigarettes and vape. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
