Wednesday 20 June 2007

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FAM gets RM12.2m from NSC to run programmes

KUALA LUMPUR: The FA of Malaysia (FAM) have received RM12.2 million from the National Sports Council (NSC) to run their various programmes over the next 12 months.

The bulk of the money of about RM6 million will go towards the Sukan Teras (core sports) programmes while RM3 million will be used for the state football academies. The FAM and the NSC signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on Monday to ensure that the sports association give their full commitment to running the programmes under the aid scheme.

Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman Said said: “For some time now, I have stressed that there is need to be accountable for the aid we give to these associations and that the money under the programme should not be used for other projects. “The FAM are the first association to sign such a MOU. We are happy that they understand the need for it and I am confident that they will carry out the programmes as outlined in their proposal.”

The minister added that all national association who received aid from the NSC were required to sign the MOU. Besides Sukan Teras and the state football academies, the money would also be channelled to junior national teams, Korat SEA Games, Asian Cup, coaching and women’s football.

The FAM were represented by secretary general Datuk Seri Dr Ibrahim Saad while director general Datuk Zolkples Embong signed for the NSC.

Dr Ibrahim said that they understood the NSC's stand on the financial aid and gave an assurance that they would adhere to the objectives of the programmes.

“In fact some of the programmes have already begun. We have also set out in our proposal where the money will go and there is be no issue on this score. The programmes are basically to strengthen our grassroots development and we believe that the investments will benefit us in the long run,” he said
Taken from The Star

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