KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will immediately investigate any official complaint made on the Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union's (MAAU) controversial move to reappoint an official involved in a molest case in Taiwan last year, for an important coaching position.
OCM honorary secretary, Datuk Sieh Kok Chi said, athletes who were not satisfied could bring up the matter to the association first before filing a complaint with the OCM.
"We are ready to hear the laments of athletes and follow up with action if the MAAU management keeps quiet and sticks to its decision," he said when contacted by Bernama, here, today.
Kok Chi said the OCM would not hesitate to form a special committee to investigate and fight for the rights of national athletes, especially the women athletes.
"Athletes have the right to demand their rights because they are the ones bringing home the medals, not the association or sports officials," he said.
Kok Chi praised national female pole vault athlete, Roslinda Samsu, and her colleagues for voicing out their dissatisfaction and fighting for their rights to be protected by the sports association.
"I am happy that there are athletes brave enough to stand up for their rights. This is the first time an athlete has done so in the history of sports in the country," he said.
Kok Chi said he would ask for an explanation from one of OCM's vice-presidents, Prof Datuk W.Y. Chin, who also represents OCM in MAAU.
"After we get an explanation from the OCM representative, we will discuss the matter at a meeting with OCM board members in early February," he said.
Meanwhile, MAAU president, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, when contacted, said the association would hold a special meeting to discuss the matter soon.
MAAU's action to appoint an official who was involved in a molest case in Taiwan last year as a national team manager has caused a stir among many, including Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
-- BERNAMA
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