OCM PLEDGES CLOSE COOPERATION WITH NEW YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTER, DEPUTY

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has welcomed the appointment of new Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari and Mordi Bimol as his deputy following today’s Cabinet reshuffle.

The OCM voiced its intention to forge a strong and collaborative partnership with the new ministerial leadership to further strengthen the national sports ecosystem.

“This partnership will be instrumental in advancing high-performance sport, athlete development, good governance and in sustaining Malaysia’s success and presence on the international sporting stage,” the council said in a statement today.

Meanwhile OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mohammed Taufiq and Mordi on their appointments. 

“We look forward to working closely with both leaders to drive the national sports agenda forward, strengthen athlete pathways and further enhance the Olympic Movement in Malaysia,” he said.

At the same time, Mohamad Norza recorded his appreciation to the outgoing minister and deputy minister, Hannah Yeoh and Adam Adli Abdul Halim, for their service during their tenures.

“We remain truly grateful to Hannah and Adam Adli for their commitment and the close collaborative working relationship they have maintained with the OCM since assuming office in 2022.

“The steadfast support provided by Hannah for the Olympic House project will always be remembered and recorded as an important milestone for the Olympic Movement in our country,” he said.

-- BERNAMA