Firstly, Kudos to President, Karu Selvaratnam, Task Force members & elected Bearers who worked tirelessly for re-establishing the new MOA in 2015 after it was de-registered in 2012. And recently, a collection of funds among the members were collected for the Late Zambrose (1968 Mexico Olympics). Well done!
This MOA should be the most Exclusive & Prestigious Sporting Association in Malaysia due to the following:
1. Major profile of all great Malaysian sportsmen that makes this Association
2. Best Athletes ever produced by Malaysia
3. Record Breakers
4. Medallist at Highest level
5. Sports Icon
6. Household names
7. Legends
8. Role Models
9. Brought Glory to the Nation
10. Historical Achievements
Since 1956 Melbourne Olympics till Rio 2016, if not mistaken there is only about 338 Malaysian Olympians & living Malaysian Olympians could be around 200.
Just imagine 338 out of 32 million of Malaysian population, is about 0.0010%. How extraordinaire are we as Olympians in this country!
Being an Olympian is the reward for very hard work and the greatest thing that an athlete can achieve.
Achievement is something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage. Even the richest man couldn't be an Olympian, that is how prestigious it is to be an Olympian. Unbelievable!
To be an Exclusive & Prestigious MOA in years to endure, these are some suggestions below:
1. To Organize an Annual MOA Dinner to gather all Olympians & family members
2. Look into the Welfare of Olympians
3. Raising Fund activities for sustainability - grant from Govt & PFI etc
4. Playing a Think-tank role to Ministry of Youth & Sports as the best sportsmen with success are in this group
5. Providing employment for Retirees or any Olympians in need
6. A dedicated Exclusive Personal Identification Card which allows any Olympians to watch any International or Domestic competition in Malaysia at free of charge or with a special area at VIP stands
7. Basic Medical Plan thru Group Insurance or guaranteed perks at Government Hospitals or Clinics including medication, physiotherapy and others
8. Death Benefit & Funeral Cost to the Family
9. Getting a Cooperative license for the benefit of Olympians and their family members such as education loan or small business loan
10. Proposing Olympians as a candidate to be Chef De Mission of Games, Board of YAKEB/NSC/NSI/KLSports City, or Role Model activities etc
11. Getting yearly allocation of Titles or Honour from State or Federal Titles for successful Olympians who have brought glory to the Nation
12. Organizing an Annual Sports Conference for all sports stakeholders in Malaysian and graced by Minister of Youth & Sports. Olympians will be selected to be the Speakers
13. MOA to apply for a Tax Exemption status from IRB and this will allow a better fow of funds from Corporate & other sponsorships
14. Create an Online Database & Website of all Olympians ie Bio-data & Success Profile for Malaysian public & dedicated Media Personnel for PR exercise & regular updates of MOA information
15. Getting certain allocation of University or Pre-University slots from Ministry of Higher Education including few scholarships for the entitled children of Olympians
16. To create a home of Malaysian Olympians - Office Space or Building for Olympians for administrative matters with Olympians or Malaysian public to visit and a lounge area for catching up; act as archive center of Olympians; MOA Hall of Fame etc
17. Propose to Govt for a Pension Funds for all Olympians
18. Organize community activities
19. Selling Olympians as an Ambassador - eg. sports products or events etc
20. Obtaining Vouchers or Loyalty cards with Merchants for Olympians - getting concession or discounts on products or services. Eg. Negotiating with Air Asia for cheap fares for Olympians to travel.
For sure, there are many other Olympians would have better ideas or other suggestions. The above 20 points are just out of my thoughts.
Current MOA has been close to 4 years in active status after undergoing 2 cycle of elections since 2015. MOA had few events, AGM, birthday & festive wishes etc.
Therefore, in my view, this MOA should drive to achieve many more great milestones and firstly, to be recognised by the Government of Malaysian and other agencies as an Exclusive & Prestigious Association in Malaysia.
Wishing the very best to current Bearers of MOA and thanks for all the ongoing services provided to all Great Olympians & sporting community.
This are just my thoughts. Nothing personal.
Thanking you...
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Hit the nail on the head. Kudos.
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