Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia
SportSepaktakraw
AbbreviationPSM
Founded1960
AffiliationInternational Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF)
LocationSetapak, Kuala Lumpur
PresidentSumali Reduan
SecretaryHaji Abidullah Hj. Salleh
Malaysia

The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (Malay: Persatuan Sepaktakraw Malaysia, abbreviated PSM), is the national governing body for sepaktakraw in Malaysia, officially found on 28 January 1960 in Penang,[1] responsible for organising the national Sepak Takraw League, which was held annually since its establishment in 2014,[2] as well as supporting and co-ordinating its state affiliations.[1]

In 2008, the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia was temporarily suspended the federation membership status by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF), after Ahmad Ismail, the former PSM president, tried to influence some member countries to withdraw from the federation,[3][4] as a result, the national team cannot to compete in any ISTAF-related events.[5][3] Meanwhile, Ahmad Ismail was suspended the right to engage in any federation-related enterprise until 2038 for the aforementioned disciplinary offenses.[3][6] Furthermore, at least five state affiliations consequently withdrew from the national association due to the mentioned problem, such as the Selangor Sepaktakraw Association (PSS), Kelantan Sepak Takraw Federation (GASTAK) as well as the Johor State Sepak Takraw Association (PSTJ),[1][5] The establishment of a new national governing body by the former state affiliations replacing the PSM was expected.[1]

History

The increase of sepaktakraw popularity in Penang during the 1940s caused the formation of the ‘Penang Raga Football Sponsor Committee’ on 25 March 1956 at UMNO Hall. Later on 28 January 1960, the committee invited many state representatives to the conference at Building No. 160 on Perak road, Penang, to form a National Sepak Takraw Association,[1] with Mohd Khir Johari served as the first president and Mohd Yussof Latiff as the secretary of the association at that time.

Board of directors

The following list is featured the current board of directors of the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia.[7][8][9]

Position Name
President
  • Sumali Reduan
Deputy President
  • Abdul Halim Suleiman
  • Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan
Vice-president
  • Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abd Rahman
  • Awang Sham Haji Amit
  • Abu Jimi Samat
Secretary
  • Haji Abidullah Hj. Salleh

Former board of directors

State affiliations

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e Zuraimee Zainal (May 21, 2021). "Selagi PSM masih bernafas..." Sinar Harian (in Malay). Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Seng Foo Lee (October 9, 2020). "Coronavirus: Sepak Takraw League postponed due to COVID-19". Astro SuperSport. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "'Sudah tiba masa nilai kemelut PSM'" (in Malay). May 6, 2021. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Himanshu Bhatt (September 10, 2008). "Man of controversy". The Sun. Archived from the original on 2009-02-10. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "PSS persatuan terbaru keluar PSM". Astro Awani (in Malay). May 12, 2021. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Sharizal Ahmad Zaini (September 3, 2021). "Kemelut PSM: ASTAF puji pendekatan PJS". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  7. ^ "Sumali sah presiden baharu PSM" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Malaysia Sepak Takraw Association". National Sport Council of Malaysia (in Malay). 2020. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia". Olympic Council of Malaysia. 2021. Archived from the original on July 23, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "Tok Mat akhirnya berundur dari PSM" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  11. ^ Zulaimee Zainal (September 16, 2021). "EGM lewat jejaskan pembangunan sukan sepak takraw". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
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