Olympic Council of Malaysia Sees 34 Affiliates Nominating for Committee Elections
Over 30 Ordinary Member Affiliates Submit Nominations for 2025-2029 Term
A total of 34 ordinary member affiliates of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) have submitted nominations to contest positions at the council’s upcoming committee elections for the 2025-2029 term, scheduled to take place on April 19.
Independent Panel to Verify Nominations
In a statement, OCM said all nomination forms were submitted to the Independent Panel comprising Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Seri Mohd Firuz Jaffril, High Court Judge Datuk Anand Ponnudurai, and licensed tax agent with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) Datuk Harjit Singh Sidhu.
“The Independent Panel, chaired by Datuk Seri Mohd Firuz Jaffril, will verify all nominations received from the 34 affiliates,” the statement said.
The panel will also conduct background checks with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Department of Insolvency before announcing the list of eligible candidates on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11.00 am.
Election Details
The election for OCM office-bearers will involve 12 posts, namely president, deputy president (one position), and vice-president (five seats). It will also cover the posts of secretary-general, assistant secretary-general (two positions, of different genders), treasurer (one position), and assistant treasurer (one position).
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Conclusion
The election for OCM office-bearers is an important step in the council’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability. With 34 ordinary member affiliates nominating for positions, the election is expected to be highly contested.
FAQs
Q: When will the OCM committee elections take place?
A: The elections will take place on April 19.
Q: How many positions are up for grabs in the election?
A: There are 12 positions up for grabs, including president, deputy president, and vice-president.
Q: Who will verify the nominations?
A: The Independent Panel, comprising Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Seri Mohd Firuz Jaffril, High Court Judge Datuk Anand Ponnudurai, and licensed tax agent with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) Datuk Harjit Singh Sidhu, will verify the nominations.
Q: When will the list of eligible candidates be announced?
A: The list of eligible candidates will be announced on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11.00 am.