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Off to Myanmar 2013!

For those who like to read news about 27th SEA Games 2013, visit our blog page: Team Malaysia @ Myanmar 2013 These are compilation of online news.

MAF to appeal decision

THE Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) will file an appeal after the Kuala Lumpur High Court lifted former deputy president Karim Ibrahim's six-year suspension on Friday. MAF president Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad (pic) said the national body will also review its constitution after the judge ruled that MAF could not suspend Karim as its constitution did not say he was a member at the time. "We will have to look at our constitution and by-laws again and lodge an appeal," said Zainal. "There is not much else we can do as we have already spent a lot of money, over RM100,000, on this case. "This money could be better spent on development. It's a really sad case, and I was not even the president when this happened yet we are now picking up the pieces." The sum cited by Zainal also includes a RM50,000 fine imposed by the International Assoc