Tuesday, January 12, 2010

OCM conference

One of our biggest drawbacks is our inability to accept criticism in good spirits. This applies not only to the sporting fraternity but Malaysians in general. Detractors are seen as being up to no good. Probing questions are usually discouraged. Intellectual discourse is few and far between. Anyway, loose cannon hopes the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Conference on January 23 can offer something different.

Excerpts taken from OCM's blog here


The 2010 OCM Conference will be held on 23rd January 2010 at the OCM Indoor Sports Arena, Level 3, OCM Indoor Sports Complex, Wisma OCM, Kuala Lumpur.

The Conference will commence at 9.00 a.m. and will end at 4.30 p.m. Lunch will be served from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m. No registration fee will be charged.The objective of the Conference is to receive inputs from affiliates of OCM, and other stake-holders to assist OCM to formulate a strategic Plan for the OCM for the five year period 2011 to 2016. The theme of the Conference is – “From ‘good’ to ‘great’—taking OCM to new heights”

Agenda of the Conference:
0830 hr to 0930 hr – Registration of Participants
0930 hr to 1015 hr – Keynote Address by President OCM
1015 hr to 1030 hr – Briefing on Process by Deputy President of OCM
1030 hr to 1100 hr – Tea Break
1100 hr to 1130 hr – Thoughts of the Honorary Secretary
1130 hr to 1300 hr – First Panel – situational analysis of OCM – achievements, strengths and weaknesses. Moderator: Y.Bhg. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Zakaria Ahmad.
1300 hr to1400 hr – Lunch
1400 hr to 1530 hr – Panel 2 –where do we want to go and how to get there? Moderator: Y.Bhg. Dato’ Roy Rajasingham
1530 hr to 1630 hr – Concluding session – Key recommendations. Moderator – YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar.
There will be 3 to 4 speakers for each of the above two Panel Sessions.
Each speaker will speak for 5 minutes only. Some of the speakers identified (subject to confirmation) are:
Y.Bhg. Prof. Dato’ Arch. W. Y. Chin, VP of OCM.
Cik Low Beng Choo, VP of OCM
Y.Bhg. Dato’ A. Sani Karim, VP of OCM
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Seri Kee Yong Wee, Hon. Treasurer, OCM.
Y.Bhg. Datuk Naim Mohamad, Deputy President of Malaysian National Cycling Federation.
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Dr. P. S. Nathan, President, Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress.
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Peter Velappan, retired General Secretary of AFC.
Encik Khawari Mohd Isa – President of SAM

Other speakers could be identified later. All participants from the floor, in particular, those from the NSAs, are encouraged to speak and contribute their views and ideas for the betterment of sport and the OCM. The time allotted to each speak shall again be 5 minutes only.

This is a very important conference for OCM as it will assist OCM to formulate a strategic Plan for the OCM for the five year period 2011 to 2016. Since the Conference will be held at the OCM Indoor Sports Arena, Level 3, OCM Indoor Sports Complex, Wisma OCM, Kuala Lumpur, there will be sufficient room for over 500 participants. As such, all are welcomed. All those interested to attend the Conference are requested to email their names and contacts (email, mobile phone, etc.) to OCM at nocmas@tm.net.my by 20th January 2010. Individuals and participants may also submit their views in writing on the following three questions, via email to
nocmas@tm.net.my. · Where are we now and how well have we done?

4 comments:

Lazir Hisham said...

From 'Good' to BETTER?!
Kawan, how better can a rubber stamp become? Ya tak ya jugak..Sekarang Ada inking rubber stamp ye.

What service or diservice is OCM giving to it's affiliates.
OCM only exist still in Msia coz the IOC doesn't recognise Msia NSC or KBS. Apa lagi dia orang buat selain drp cop borang2 penyertaan ke temasya sukan antarabangsa.

Bila persatuan sukan Ada masalah Ada OCM tolong..? Peluk tubuh sajalah.

OCM is a good organisation, that SHOULD be overall in charge of sports in Msia. It's just that the OCM Board just wants to look after their personal interest and only seemed to be concerned about sports and it's development whenever its their election time.

Sejak last OCM election, what development or assistance or kursus or training programme has OCM conducted for Makaysian sports. Ya lah training and athletes preparation are not their concern BUT how about Good Governance, Ethics etc..?

Conference is good la.. But jangan buat just as eye wash. Many issue in sports can be addressed. Saya harap, jgn dia orang limit discussion to what is poltically correct only.

Knowing Tunku Imran punua Cara.. I hope he can proof me wrong la.

Tahnuah saya nak ucap kerana berani buat conference sebegini. Harap capai objektif. No need to be better..just be a Good NOC of a soverign nation. Do what is right without fear or favour..have good conscience..care for sports and not just for personal growth and business. Groom other men and women to become good sports leaders for the future of the nation. Don't be only concerned with the number of portfolios one carries after theIr name.. After all how much can one really do. Dint be selfish la..gives others a chance

Can anyone enlighten me on the structure of OCM. Who reports to who and who is the ultimate decision maker.

I was advised by my buddy to google up the Olympic Charter la. Ok I will do that. Encik Rizal, maybe u can do that too and enlighten the sports people on the role and function of a NOC in a country.

Encik Rizal, After I read, we compare notes Ok.

By the way. Happy 2010 to you and all your readers.

Anonymous said...

correct! correct! correct!

Anonymous said...

Olympic Charter!!!
http://www.olympic.org/Documents/olympic_charter_en.pdf

Anonymous said...

The mission of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) is to DEVELOP, PROMOTE and PROTECT the Olympic Movement in their respective countries.

The NOCs promote the fundamental principles of Olympism at a national level within the framework of sports. NOCs are committed to the development of ATHLETES and support the development of sport for all programmes and high performance sport in their countries. They also participate in the training of sports ADMINISTRATORS by organising educational programmes.