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New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Shahidan faces challenge from 3 men for MA's top post
KUALA LUMPUR: Three men will join Malaysia Athletics (MA) president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim in the race for the top post in the national association's AGM-cum-election (for 2025-2029 term) on June 15. Datuk Seri Wira Mark Ling (incumbent deputy president), Perak's Datuk Karim Ibrahim and Terengganu's Datuk Wan Hisham Wan Salleh will line up against Shahidan. Shahidan received four nominations, while Mark, the president of Negri Sembilan Athletics, received two nominations. Former MA president Karim and Wan Hisham received one nomination each. Mark, who is also MA coaching committee chairman, is going for broke. If he loses in his presidential bid, he will have no position at all in the national association. Five candidates are vying for the deputy president's post. They are Datuk R. Annamalai, Kari Ibrahim, Mohamat Hasan, Sallehudin Safar and Wan Hisham. Shahidan said: "I'm ready to face the challenges from the three candidates with an open heart. "Malaysia is a democratic country and anyone can challenge for the president's post."
The Star
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Shahidan Kassim's remarks
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat briefly erupted in chaos on Monday when Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau) remarked that some lawmakers behaved as if they had just come out of a pen (terlepas kandang). The remarks drew a reaction from a government backbencher who believed they were directed towards him. "Someone has been causing disruptions as if they have just come out of a pen (terlepas kandang)," Shahidan said during his debate on the United States reciprocal tariffs in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (May 5). Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) claimed the remarks were aimed at him. Sany cited Standing Order 36(6), which prohibits MPs from making defamatory statements towards other lawmakers. "He mentioned a pen (kandang). And it was directed to Hulu Langat. Pens are for animals," Sany said before going on a tirade against Shahidan. "Speaker, I want him to retract. This is rude," he added. A shouting match erupted between the two MPs even after their microphones were turned off. Shahidan said he did not direct the remarks to Sany, although Sany insisted that he had mentioned him. Deputy Speaker Alice Lau, who was presiding over the meeting, said she would have to check the Hansard to see if Shahidan had indeed made the remarks, before allowing proceedings of the House to carry on.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
'Terlepas kandang' remark leads to verbal clash in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Tempers flared in the Lower House today after an opposition member of parliament made a comment about the behaviour of a government lawmaker. The exchange began when Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), during his debate on the United States (US) reciprocal tariffs, claimed that Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) had disrupted his debate and behaved erratically. He also described Sany as an individual who is difficult to control, using the phrase 'terlepas kandang'. This led to a sharp rebuttal from Sany, who raised Standing Order 36(6), which prohibits MPs from making defamatory statements about other members. Sany argued that Shahidan's comments, specifically using the term 'kandang', were an insult. "A member (of the House) should not make malicious statements about another member. He (Shahidan) mentioned cage (kandang), referring to Hulu Langat. "I ask him to retract it. This is disrespectful, rude," he said. In response, Shahidan continued with his debate, asserting that he had not specifically targeted any individual. However, the exchange became increasingly heated, with both MPs engaging in a war of words. The exchange was then stopped by Deputy Speaker Alice Lau, who asked Shahidan to continue his debate session. She also told Sany that the Hansard will be checked for accuracy.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Merdeka Stadium Best Option For National Athletics Training
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Merdeka Stadium has been identified as one of the best options to serve as a training centre for national athletes, said Malaysian Athletics (MA) president Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim. He said the matter must be resolved quickly as the absence of a proper training venue could disrupt preparations for the SEA Games in Thailand this December. 'Our biggest problem is that athletes and coaches don't have a permanent training venue. That's why we are looking into several places, including Merdeka Stadium, but the rental there is quite high. bootstrap slideshow 'So I will negotiate with the government to see if we can get a discount to conduct training there,' he said when met at the Kuala Lumpur Super Series Athletics Championships at Merdeka Stadium yesterday. He said national athletes are currently forced to train at several temporary venues, such as the National Valuation Institute (INSPEN) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), as there is still no official information on the reopening of the stadium at the National Sports Council (NSC), which was closed for maintenance. Shahidan said the national athletes' performance at the biennial meet in Thailand at the end of this year would reflect Malaysia's capabilities as host of the 2027 edition, making it all the more crucial to ensure they have access to proper training facilities to achieve the best results. He added that 85 athletes are currently under the NSC programme, comprising the Podium and back-up programmes, while another 22 athletes are under MA's development programme. Meanwhile, he said the issue of coach appointments has been resolved, including the return of experienced coach Mohd Poad Md Kassim to the national coaching line-up. He said six coaches had already been approved by the NSC, with Mohd Poad being the seventh addition who would conduct weekly training sessions.
Malaysian Reserve
02-05-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
First group of Malaysian haj pilgrims set to enter Makkah starting May 4
MADINAH — The movement of the first group of 284 Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025 haj season into Makkah will begin in stages, starting May 4. Tabung Haji (TH) Zone Two manager in Madinah, Shahidan Ishak said that to ensure a smooth and orderly movement, pilgrims will attend a briefing session conducted by TH staff a day before they depart for Makkah. 'We will provide a preparatory briefing to ensure pilgrims fully understand and comply with all necessary requirements before setting off, including donning the ihram and making other essential preparations,' he told the Malaysian media here. He said that the briefing will include important information such as the time and location for making the ihram intention (niat). 'For instance, pilgrims will only make their ihram intention upon reaching the Miqat at Bir Ali before continuing their journey to Makkah for the umrah (minor haj) rituals,' Shahidan explained. To further assist pilgrims, he said TH has also set up guidance and visitation counters at its Madinah Operations Office, offering information and support related to haj and umrah rituals. Meanwhile, Shahidan said that in addition to logistical preparations, a total of 13 staff members, comprising eight general haj officers and five religious guides from the Pembimbing Ibadat Haji Tanah Suci (PIHTAS) team, have been stationed in Zone Two in Madinah to ensure smooth operations and effective management of pilgrims this year. Nevertheless, he said all pilgrims are reminded to wear their identification tags and wristbands at all times to facilitate tracking and ensure their safety throughout their stay in the Holy Land. 'To keep pilgrims well-informed, updates and important announcements will be shared continuously through official WhatsApp groups and bulletin boards placed around the hotel premises,' he said. Shahidan said various facilities have also been made available to pilgrims in Zone Two, including customer service counters, Bank Islam service points, baggage handling assistance, and prepaid SIM card registration counters. For this year's haj season, TH has arranged accommodation across three buildings in Madinah. Pilgrims in Zone One are housed at the Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick and Saja Al Madinah hotels, while those in Zone Two are accommodated at the Emaar Royal Hotel Madinah. Out of the 632 Tabung Haji personnel deployed this season, 122 are stationed in Madinah to ensure that all services and rituals for the Duyufurrahman (guests of the Most Merciful) run smoothly and efficiently. — BERNAMA
