Pasir Mas -- Malaysia's revival in football has seen a promising improvement in recent years and such a good prospect should not be tarnished by a bribery scandal that once tainted the country's image.
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim said to avoid a recurrence of such a debacle, the ministry would do everything within its means, including legal channels to stop the rot in Malaysian football.
"Our football had once been tainted by a bribery scandal that not only tarnished the image of the country but the sport itself," he told reporters after opening the Pasir Mas Wanita, Youth and Puteri Umno divisional delegates meeting here Saturday.
Razali was commenting on the latest scandal involving an official from the Negeri Sembilan President's Cup squad who was remanded by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) for his involvement in fixing matches.
"Emulate the success of squash queen Datuk Nicol David, badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei and others who have reached the pinnacle of their respective sports without any involvement in bribes or the use of drugs," he said.
He also urged authorities to report anyone involved in the heinous practice of bribery and corruption, without fear or favour.
"Do not be afraid of reporting or giving information of anyone involved in match fixing or bribery. Informers will be protected by the law," he said.
Source: http://www.bernama.com
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim said to avoid a recurrence of such a debacle, the ministry would do everything within its means, including legal channels to stop the rot in Malaysian football.
"Our football had once been tainted by a bribery scandal that not only tarnished the image of the country but the sport itself," he told reporters after opening the Pasir Mas Wanita, Youth and Puteri Umno divisional delegates meeting here Saturday.
Razali was commenting on the latest scandal involving an official from the Negeri Sembilan President's Cup squad who was remanded by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) for his involvement in fixing matches.
"Emulate the success of squash queen Datuk Nicol David, badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei and others who have reached the pinnacle of their respective sports without any involvement in bribes or the use of drugs," he said.
He also urged authorities to report anyone involved in the heinous practice of bribery and corruption, without fear or favour.
"Do not be afraid of reporting or giving information of anyone involved in match fixing or bribery. Informers will be protected by the law," he said.
Source: http://www.bernama.com