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Recently, Richard Wee Chambers recorded our inaugural Podcast, where Marlysa and I discussed about Litigation in general.<br />
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Dear friends,<br />
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Just wish to share - on 1st July 2019, we will establish RWC.<br />
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Partners:-<br />
Richard Wee<br />
Lesley Lim<br />
Marlysa Razak<br />
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Associates :-<br />
Jackie Goh<br />
Saphna Ravichandran<br />
Bryan Boo<br />
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We will be based at a Bungalow Office at PJ.<br />
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It has been a privilege to be part of MWKA for the last 3 years and I thank Dato Mah, Raymond Mah and Mei Lum for the support.<br />
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Thank you.<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Every two
years, South East Asia hosts a regional sports carnival better known as the
Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). <span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-highlight: white;">The Southeast Asian Games originated from the South East
Asian Peninsula Games (SEAP Games). The SEAP Games was conceptualised by Luang
Sukhum Nayaoradit, former Vice President of the Thailand Olympic Committee and
in June 1959, the SEAP Games Federation Committee was formed. The founding
members consisted of Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaya (now Malaysia), Thailand
and Vietnam. The first SEAP Games was then held in Bangkok from 12 - 17
December 1959.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">After <span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-highlight: white;">the 8th SEAP Games
in 1975, Brunei, Indonesia and Philippines were admitted into the federation
and the SEAP Federation was then renamed the Southeast Asian Games Federation
(SEAGF). Subsequently the Games were also renamed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">This year
in 2017, our home country Malaysia will host the 29th SEA Games; themed “Rise
Together”. From a Sports Law point of view, the Games brings to the fore, rules
and regulations which are normally associated with a regional sports event. In
this article, we wish to tackle 3 issues about the SEA Games from the Sports
Law perspective.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Under
Article 31 of the SEAGF Charter and Rules, the rule only allows the nationals
of the country in National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent the NOC in the
Games. All disputes relating to the determination of the country shall be
resolved by the Executive Committee in accordance to the By-Law to Rule 46 of
the Olympic Charter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">According
to the SEAGF directive, the member nations of Southeast Asia consists of
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Timor Leste, Myanmar, Laos
and Brunei. This explains that only the nationals of the countries
aforementioned may be eligible to participate in the Games as they are part of
the NOC. An athlete who is holding a status of Permanent Resident (PR) is not
explicitly allowed to represent the country in which they hold a PR.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">However,
Article 31 provides that should there be a dispute on the nationality of the
athlete, the Executive Committee shall have the final say by referring to the
By-Law to the Olympic Charter. With reference to By-Law to Rule 41 of the
Olympic Charter; if a competitor who is a national of two or more countries at
the same time, the athlete has the option of representing the country of the
athlete's choice. Therefore technically if an athlete holds more than one
nationality and one of it belongs to the Southeast Asian member nation, the
athlete may be eligible to participate in SEA Games. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">2.<u><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Doping <o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Generally
in any sporting event, the relevant doping agency will put into place a system
of tests and enforcement against usage of drugs to enhance performance. The
principal authority for anti-doping in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>sports is the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">WADA
releases a list of performance enhancing drugs which are prohibited / banned.
WADA also legislates a set of rules which are generally applied, enforced and
engaged in at all international sporting events. The pertinent aspects of the
rules involves impromptu tests on athletes, consequences of a positive finding
of drugs and the adjudication which follows the finding of a positive test.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">According
to the SEA Games technical handbooks for various sports, anti-doping control
during the SEA Games will be taken charge of by the Malaysia Organising
Committee for Kuala Lumpur 2017 (MASOC) under the guidance of SEAGF. Through
the collaboration between MASOC and SEAGF, the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA
Code) will be applied for the SEA Games. MASOC will strictly abide to WADA’s
directions relating to the prohibited list of medication, standard procedures
for tests and analysis. MASOC will also be setting up a doping control station
at the competition venue similar to what we see commonly practised during the
Olympic Games or any other world class sporting event, to provide immediate
support for anti-doping operations during the Games.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Therefore,
as a doping offence is one of strict liability; if an athlete is found to have
failed a doping test conducted by MASOC in accordance to the WADA Code, the
athlete may be found liable for the offence. An athlete who is found positive
may be stripped off any medal won and/or be immediately removed from the Games.
Nevertheless, the athlete has the right to lodge an appeal which may be
resolved by a special arbitration panel. <span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What
will happen if there is a dispute during the SEA Games?<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Speaking
about the formation of tribunal above, The Malay Mail on 10<sup>th</sup>
January 2017 had published that “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has for the first time introduced the Kuala
Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) as an independent body that will
adjudicate cases arising during the Kuala Lumpur Sea Games</i>”. The formation
of this tribunal particularly the involvement of KLRCA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>augurs well for the development for the
dispute resolution in sports.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">According
to The Malaysian Digest on 21<sup>st</sup> March 2017, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the role of such arbitration panel is to solve and make decisions on
disputes immediately. The objective should be to resolve issues in 24 hours,
just like in Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and will only be in
service for the Games</i>”. Thus, if any dispute arises during the Games, the
matter will not need to resort to the common court system but the tribunal
panel shall assume the responsibility to tackle such issues efficiently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Meanwhile,
Malaysian Digest has also mentioned in press statement aforementioned, in order
to maintain the impartiality and efficiency of the panel for the tribunal, it
must consist of 3 members from Malaysia and one each from Philippines,
Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam. This seeks to ensure the diversity of the
panel to prevent partiality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">When deliberating and deciding a dispute, the tribunal panel will
adhere to the sporting-dispute standard of proof of “comfortable satisfaction”.
This is illustrated in the cases of Veronica Campbell-Brown v The Jamaica
Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) and International Association of
Athletics Federation (IAAF), where the panel held that the standard of proof is
comfortable satisfaction. Effectively, the standard requires the complaining
parties to establish sufficient evidence which would comfortably satisfy the
panel. Generally, this standard is seen to be higher than the civil standard of
“balance of probability” but somewhat lower than criminal standard of “beyond
reasonable doubt”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Sporting
events are well known for being a bridge to fill gaps between people or
nations. It is a language which is borderless and it connects the community
towards unity. For the 29<sup>th</sup> SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur 2017, “Rising
together” serves as the theme of the Games and that cultivates togetherness
among Malaysians.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">In
addition, the strong anti-doping culture prevalent in SEAGF also augurs well
for the development of anti-doping rules. With the abovementioned tribunal in
place, any dispute pertaining to anti-doping issues can be dealt in a proper
Sports Law manner as opposed to ad hoc hearings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">We look
forward to a strong entertaining SEA Games but over and above that, we also
look forward towards further improvement and enhancement of Sports Law through
this SEA Games.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">May the
best team win!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Richard
Wee, Lesley Lim, Justine Tong<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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T.I.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07953315991909430303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635429755142292340.post-38386505661602276962017-07-14T14:30:00.000+08:002017-07-14T14:30:00.943+08:00The True Test of Fitness Centres in Malaysia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvDT20ZqGns/WWhkkmQ2GkI/AAAAAAAACxI/PVHs9h9CF509RX--yEY0YgeHciz-5ROdACLcBGAs/s1600/black-and-white-fitness-logo_23-2147494937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="626" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvDT20ZqGns/WWhkkmQ2GkI/AAAAAAAACxI/PVHs9h9CF509RX--yEY0YgeHciz-5ROdACLcBGAs/s320/black-and-white-fitness-logo_23-2147494937.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The recent sudden closure of True Fitness caused much havoc
amongst gym users. True Fitness was established in Malaysia 12 years ago and
this came to an end on 10 June 2017. Needless to say, members of True Fitness
were taken by surprise by this unexpected closure which caused them great
displeasure. Some members had been part of True Fitness since its early days,
some even paid a large lump sum up front to use its facilities and some had
joined the gym just before its closure. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This review from a sports law
perspective intends to offer a peek into some of the top issues to consider in
order to protect members of a fitness centre and also, to prevent such a sudden
closure from happening to other fitness centres in the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Is
Fitness a Sport?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Sport
is defined as ‘an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and
often of a competitive nature’. The word ‘sports’ usually makes reference to
activities like basketball, football or badminton. However, when the word ‘fitness’
is mentioned, it is commonly referred to as a hobby or some sort of physical
activity to strengthen the musculoskeletal system. This conception however,
should change as ‘fitness’ itself should be a sport on its own. If and when
fitness is acknowledged as a sport, rules and regulations will need to be in
place to control and regulate its activities. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Take CrossFit for instance. CrossFit has made a
name for fitness as a sport because of the various competitions that they
organise and the sport is regulated on an ad-hoc basis. CrossFit athletes are
subjected to certain rules and regulations and competition standards, all
enforced separately. Since majority of the competitions take place over a short
span of 1 - 2 days, the high cost of placing sport governance means that the
rules are enforced loosely and ineffectively. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">From the Sports Law point of
view, defining fitness as a sport would mean that the governance of fitness
centres may fall under the ambit of Ministry of Youth & Sports. If that is
the case, the Ministry may be able to step in to supervise this activity. At
this moment, the membership of this fitness centre seems to be governed by the
Domestic Trade, Co-operative and Consumerism Ministry which would lead to a
governance and regulation with regards to the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>business</u> </b>of fitness centres. However, over and above the <a href="https://draft.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk486770543">Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministr</a>y,
if the issue of fitness centres falls within the realm of sports, the Ministry
of Youth and Sports can govern and regulate the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>activity</u></b> of fitness centres as a whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Football
has FAM, Badminton has BAM, Fitness has??? <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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an association or organisation be established to govern fitness centres?
Possibly. Having an organisation overlooking fitness competitions and fitness
centres would create a transparent governing system. This proposed organisation
may have regulatory characters and enforcement powers which could form a
uniformed method of maintaining and running a fitness centre. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Malaysia, the Sports Commissioner’s Office acts as a ‘watchdog’ to regulate
rules for all registered sports associations. With the involvement of the
Sports Commissioner’s Office, the owner of fitness centres would then have to
adhere to several rules before setting up a gym which would inevitably protect
fitness centre members. However, the Sports Commissioner’s Office under the
Sports Development Act 1997 is predominantly involved in the governance of
sports-related clubs and/or associations. Sport events and tournaments may also
fall within the watchful eyes of the Sports Commissioner’s Office. Perhaps the
Sports Commissioner’s Office may not be the ideal office to regulate fitness
centres as fitness centres are generally different in terms of character and
purpose as opposed to sports clubs or sports tournaments. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If the ministry wishes to utilise a readymade
and pre-existing authoritative organisation to govern the fitness centres, an
amendment to the Sports Development Act 1997 to extend the powers of the Sports
Commissioner’s Office to fitness centres may be another option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Fees
Before Flex <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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a fitness centre or a gym is a double-edged sword. One can now get fit but one
might also get stuck in a binding contract that at times, feels like forever.
Just like the recent closing down chaos of True Fitness, members were not able
to use the centre’s facilities although membership fees were fully paid for the
remaining period of the year or even for years to come. The method of payment
ought to be regulated by a proposed association or organisation mentioned
earlier in the above paragraph.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
would ensure that gym goers will not be left in a state of limbo when the gym
suddenly shuts down without any preliminary warnings. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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option to explore is to impose rules on companies running fitness centres to
subscribe to insurance specifically to protect membership fees. Such an
insurance could reduce the impact of closure and could be activated when sudden
closure of fitness centres occurs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">‘Trust’
Fitness<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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gym membership is a contract which allows members to use the facilities,
effectively it is a ‘licence’ to enter a gym.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Due to this legal concept of ‘licence to enter’, gym owners could expel
an individual should that individual be in contravention of any particular
rule. The recent sudden closure of True Fitness to its gym members without
proper notice and effective exit mechanism of its membership has amounted to a
PR disaster and this will very likely attract legal suits against the gym.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a member pays for his/her gym membership, he/she is akin to a trustee. Where an
express trust (such as the trust between True Fitness and its members) fails, a
resulting trust (an equitable reversion) takes place to return the undisposed
beneficial interest to the settlor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ought to segregate the creditor’s money from the debtor’s general assets so
that in the event the debtor becomes insolvent, the creditor’s money is
refundable. If the trust fails (which it has in this case of True Fitness),
then the amount paid becomes the subject to a resulting trust in favour of the
members who had originally advanced the credit/monies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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True Fitness can no longer give its members the agreed beneficial interest in
exchange for receiving membership money, the consideration paid should result back
to the members. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If the fitness industry in Malaysia is regulated by proper
rules and governed by organisations/associations just like the sports industry,
members would automatically be protected. Currently, there is still a lack such
regulation (as discussed above), therefore members have little option but to
fall back on the vague and inaccurate laws set out by the Domestic Trade,
Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By Richard Wee, Lesley Lim, Vincent Lim </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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T.I.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07953315991909430303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635429755142292340.post-48953111956168220902017-06-23T16:34:00.006+08:002017-06-23T16:34:53.712+08:00Axiata Arena : new dawn in Stadium Naming Rights in Malaysia #SportsLaw<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Alongside the
growth of the sports industry in recent times, there has been a trend for
corporations and individuals of means to invest in sport stadiums through
naming rights, a form of collaboration between two parties resulting in a
company name being synonymous with a sporting team for a set period of time in
exchange for a financial payment.</span></div>
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England
has the 02 Arena while Shanghai has the Mercedes Benz Arena. Now, Malaysia has its
very own multi-sport stadium, the Axiata Arena. Axiata Group Berhad has secured
the exclusive sponsorship to work jointly with the Malaysia Stadium Corporation
(Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) on the redevelopment, modernisation as well as
the rebranding of the Putra Indoor Stadium to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Axiata Arena</b>, making a mark in history as Malaysia’s first
corporate named stadium.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A 10-year
agreement worth RM55 million between the Malaysia Stadium Corporation and
Axiata Group Berhad has been reached. The Malaysia Stadium Corporation will
continue to be responsible for the maintenance while other upgrades will be to
the extent of which Axiata had agreed upon as per the terms and conditions of
the agreement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">According
to the Youth and Sports Minister Yang Berhormat Khairy Jamaluddin during the Media
Launch of Axiata Arena on 16 January 2017, finer details of the agreement are
being worked on and YB also hopes that the stadium will have an impact in
promoting Kuala Lumpur as a sports hub in the region. He said, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">fans can now fully focus on supporting their
team and this new development will ensure the ultimate fan experience</i>”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YB Khairy further added that the Axiata Arena
will be the crown-jewel for the redevelopment of Bukit Jalil Sports Complex
which will be known as KL Sports City by July 2017. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">Sports like badminton can
be observed in this arena as this venue will be used as the main stadium for
various sporting events during the 29<sup>th</sup> SEA Games and 9<sup>th</sup>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ASEAN Para games this August.</span><span style="text-indent: 18pt;"> </span></span></span></div>
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Besides
adding a nice ring to the refurbished stadium (AA - ‘Axiata Arena’), Axiata
Group Berhad is also one of the largest Asian telecommunication companies, operating
in Malaysia under the brand name ‘Celcom’, which is no foreign name to
Malaysians. As Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim had stated in the recent Axiata Arena
press conference, Axiata wishes to “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">step
up further to the next level of branding (as well as) help the government in
the area of sports and be a part of the process (to boost Axiata Arena to the
international stage)</i>”, on par with world renowned stadiums such as Alliance
Stadium in Germany and Etihad Stadium in United Kingdom. Needless to say, brand
awareness is particularly important in the competitive telecommunications
industry. Axiata will be able to build upon their community image and establish
greater local creditability and acceptance as a result of being a party to the
first Naming Rights Agreement in Malaysia. This was in fact the main reason for
Emirates Airlines’ decision to sponsor Arsenal FC’s stadium back in 2009. The
agreement proved to be a good investment when Emirates’ sales sky-rocketed past
expectations since the agreement came into effect. Axiata’s representatives
also mentioned that the agreement would give them a better presence against
their competitors. The Malaysia Stadium Corporation also notes that the Naming Rights
Agreement will ensure a stable financial backing for the advancement of Axiata
Arena’s facilities in preparation for the SEA Games in August this year.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;">As with
any agreement or contract, the success of the partnership lies not only in
headlines and exposure but more importantly, in the details which are
considered when drafting the agreement itself.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">This is
where lawyers go through lengthy discussions and negotiations until a final
agreement with terms which are favourable to both parties is achieved.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 18pt;">Based
on the images shared during the Media Launch of Axiata Arena, it looks like Axiata’s
logo will be displayed on the outside of the stadium (as seen in the picture
above), but Axiata will most likely also request for their logo to be displayed
inside the stadium – on the perimeter boards, on the roof and all other
prominent positions – and if so, should thereby include such right in the
agreement. On the same note, Axiata may also obtain a licence for the relevant
Intellectual Property rights in order to use the stadium/arena’s footage (still
and moving) and players or crowds in the company’s own advertisements. Another
important aspect of the agreement is the protection of the exclusive rights to
use the brand and the avoidance of detraction of the brand. Elements such as
colours used on logos/words when on ground or</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 18pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 18pt;">on tickets is vital for maximum benefit and thereby may be included in a
schedule as part of the agreement.</span></div>
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Deciding
on an appropriate payment mechanism is another aspect within lawyers’
jurisdiction. Be it a lump sum payment upfront, lump sum payment with ongoing
annual payments, yearly payments, yearly payments with a bonus for success, or
payment with additional payment in kind; the payment structure for the agreed
RM55 million is dependent upon the situation of Axiata Arena, such as whether
or not a larger lump sum payment upfront would be necessary to aid in the
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in the agreement as a precaution should the mutually beneficial circumstance
change. The Malaysia Stadium Corporation will want to ensure that they can
terminate the agreement if or when Axiata defaults on its payment, while Axiata
may want to terminate the agreement in the event of Axiata Arena’s failure to
achieve success. The Malaysia Stadium Corporation may also wish to include the
right to terminate the agreement where there is a higher offer from an
alternative sponsor. Although it is seemingly unfair to Axiata, such clause may
be agreed upon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the sponsor being granted
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may remain status quo without the influx of a sponsor’s money. As YB Khairy
Jamaluddin noted in the recent Axiata Arena Media Launch, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the average Malaysian would term Bukit Jalil as the nation’s sporting
stadium but it does not reflect that. (People) get out as soon as possible
because there is nothing to do there</i>”. Conversely, sponsors are always
looking to maximise their brand awareness through high profile institutions.
Hearing Axiata’s name repeatedly over the television, radio, internet and
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Sports has evolved from an extra co-curricular activity to a booming industry over the last 50 years. The sports industry generates large funding and financial turnovers which creates a financial market on its own. In the middle of this entire gigantic industry remains the soul of sports, which is the athlete. In competitive sports, every athlete carries the goodwill and brand of that sport. Speaking of brands, it is common to read about athletes creating and maintaining their image rights. This concept of image rights is very much part of that earlier-mentioned sports industry above. Some athletes gain much financial income from their respective image rights.</div>
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On the other hand, an increasing number of corporate companies have come to realize the potential of being associated or connected to the sports industry. Major brands like Coca Cola, McDonald’s and Samsung have constantly invested in sports sponsorship to ensure that their brand is seen to be connected to sports brands. This hunger that corporations have to link up with sports has become a driving force for the creation of a win-win situation for both parties. In all of this, sports lawyers have a unique role in bridging the gap between these demanding corporations and their desired sports.</div>
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In Malaysia, the concept of image rights and its use in the sports industry is a foreign topic, an income-inducing opportunity unseized by many local athletes. However, with the rampant growth of globalization, a failure to properly manage one’s image would significantly hamper the individual’s ability to take control of possible additional income. It is especially relevant to sports athletes who have been granted celebrity status which may be used as a gauge of the athlete’s worth in the market. An example would be Datuk Lee Chong Wei.<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[1]</a> His income is based mainly on his competition winnings but he also earns lucrative income by controlling the use of his image in endorsement deals with the likes of ‘100 Plus’ and ‘Yonex’. </div>
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In order to get a clearer definition of image rights in the sports industry, a panoramic comparison of image rights in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) has to be made. In the UK, there is no specific statutory provision for a right to one’s image, nor has it been expressly adjudicated within common law.<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[2]</a> However, image rights is interlinked with the law in regards to intellectual property rights that protects creations. There are two aspects to the protection of image rights, which are to protect a person's right to privacy and a person's ability to commercially promote oneself. <a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[3]</a></div>
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Prior to the US case of <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Source Serif Pro', serif; font-size: 0.975em; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Haelan Laboratories, Inc. v. Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.2</em></strong>,<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[4]</a> the right to privacy first protected individuals against the unauthorized use of their likeness for commercial purpose. It was developed in the <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Source Serif Pro', serif; font-size: 0.975em; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Haelan<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">[5]</strong></a></em></strong> case where it formed the basis for the right of publicity.<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[6]</a> This right provides that every individual has full control over the commercial use of their identity which includes their name, voice, signature and photograph. It aims to prevent unauthorized and uncompensated exploitation of an individual's image. Because of this, US is deemed to be the forerunning country for protecting an individual's image rights. However, the First Amendment to the US Constitution limits the right to publicity<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[7]</a> in an attempt to form a balance between the aforementioned right and the right to freedom of expression. This is considered to be a necessary amendment to prevent infringing the freedom of press.</div>
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As there is no specific law for image rights, intellectual property law aids in protecting an athlete's image rights through various means, for example: through the law related to trademarks and passing off.</div>
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Trademarks are recognizable insignias or words used to identify and differentiate a particular product from another, also indicating its source. Trademarks are registered to allow legal action to be taken if the trademarked brand is used without permission. In relation to image rights, athletes can register their name or their signature as trademarks. This however does not include their image. An example would be the world renown footballer, Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne who trademarked his nickname 'Gazza', bringing about the Gazzamania fandom. These trademarks are protected under various trademark laws like the US<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Source Serif Pro', serif; font-size: 0.975em; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Lanham Act</em></strong> and the UK <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Source Serif Pro', serif; font-size: 0.975em; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Trade Marks Act 1994</em></strong>.</div>
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Another means of protection is through the law of passing off. Where trademarking is a precautionary measure, the law of passing off is a post-conflict step. As celebrities, it is common for an athlete’s image to be used in endorsement deals. An unauthorized use of the celebrity's image to endorse a product is considered passing off. It must be proven (1) that at that point in time, the individual had a significant amount of goodwill or reputation and (2) that a significant amount of the general population would mistake the false endorsement as a genuine endorsement by the celebrity. The athlete will then be entitled to compensation under the law of passing off.</div>
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Malaysia applies similar law to that of UK whereby an athlete’s image rights are protected via trademarking their name. In addition to trademarks for individual athletes, sports teams like the JDT Football Team or the KLBC Badminton Team may take steps to register the team brand. This is where sports lawyers with intellectual property knowledge enter the picture.</div>
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Once the brand names are registered, it is encumbered upon relevant characters or teams to promote the brand commercially. Co-branding efforts or selling of the brand to corporate organizations are examples of commercializing an athlete’s image rights. Sports lawyers are involved in each stage of trademarking and marketing the said brand whereby they may also act as marketing advisors cum publicity agents.</div>
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Despite being a relatively uncommon field of practice in Malaysia, sports law is in great demand in Western countries. Sports lawyers draft and formalize commercial contracts between parties, ensuring the athlete is legally protected. In this modern age where having a significant presence on social media would greatly enhance the athlete’s brand, it is the sports lawyer’s duty to advise the athlete how to manage social media sites and the content that appears on their page. They filter the content to be posted on the site and advise the athlete on politically correct means of managing conflict. In terms of marketing efforts, a commercial post is planned and timed by the lawyer for maximum impact.</div>
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The commercial benefits of controlling one’s image is evident when analyzing football giants, Manchester United. Their nickname ‘The Red Devils’ has received much global recognition from corporations and fans alike. The strategic marketing of that name is a significant factor as to why they are ranked No. 1 on Forbes 2016 list of the World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams with a gross value of $1.86 billion.<a href="" rel="nofollow noopener" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">[8]</a> The commercial team together with the sports lawyers of Manchester United have successfully developed their brand and image rights, forming beneficial commercial partnerships with a diverse group of elite brands (ie. Nike and Adidas). The ever-growing desire of certain corporate companies to be associated with successful sports clubs as mentioned earlier above, drives this economic pursuit for sponsorship through the image rights of the club, the team and/or the athlete.</div>
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In summary, the driving force behind a successful union between the corporate and sports sector is actually the demand potential sponsors generate by their need to be constantly fed. The relationship between the sectors has become so congruent that the absence of one would greatly impact the commercial wealth of the other. In order to satisfy this ever-growing hunger, image rights in the sports industry have to be properly created, registered and commercialized. Nonetheless, despite the hunger of sponsors, the many commercial opportunities they seek would be non-existent if it were not for the sport itself and the role the athlete plays. The centerpiece of the sports industry has always been and will always be the winning goal shot in by the athlete, the winning point scored at the final buzzer, fulfilling their principal intent of achieving victory. The spirit and soul of sports shall always remain paramount.</div>
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Been asked by friends, what can we do? One thing I can say, not doing anything, is not an option. </div>
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Which leaves us with that question, what can we do? </div>
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1. Start by being a leader in your own right. Lead by reminding your children, your family, your friends, on what is wrong and what is right. Stealing people's money for one thing is 100% not right. </div>
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2. Take steps to ensure you yourself don't get involved or partake in (for example) corrupt practises. Stop giving 'duit kopi' to the cops. One less person giving 'duit kopi" mean one less corrupt incident. And remember No 1 above; be a leader and tell your kids not to do the same. Lead by example. If you continue to partake in corrupt practise; your kids may one day do the same thing too. </div>
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3. Take part in civil movements which you feel comfortable. Do whatever little bit you can. Activities like Bersih is coming. Take part. Support. Don't stop it. Some say; "till now, after 3 Bersih rallies, nothing has happen - BN is still in power." I beg to differ. Before the Bersih rallies; we all thought we were alone. We all thought we cant voice our discontent for whatever fear we have. But Bersih has made us brave. Bersih has made us more Malaysian than ever. That itself is a big change. </div>
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4. Some ask; what can the Bar do? I ask you, what cant you do? You have the power to speak, persuade, inspire & lead. You don't need to lead a million people. You just need to make a difference amongst your family, your friends, your circle.</div>
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As for the Bar; it is a Statutory body acting pursuant to an Act of Parliament to (amongst others), defend the Rule of Law and fight for justice. The Bar will do what it can. </div>
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5. When the time comes, vote for change. We have come a long way since 2008. Malaysians broke the 2/3 stronghold of BN in 2008. Malaysia almost got a change in 2013. The next election, is up to all of us, to force through the change. </div>
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6. I don't speak as Bar Council member here. I speak as a citizen of Malaysia and my views here does not represent the views of the Bar. I am like you, a Malaysian who loves his roti canal and nasi lemak and hope one day we will win a Gold Medal in Olympics. </div>
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I do not profess to know everything and I would not be surprised that some of the points above, you may not agree. But all I can do is try to persuade you that each and every one of us, make up one powerful collaboration. Do whatever that you can, to effect change. Each and every one of us, can be an Agent of Change. </div>
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Appreciate you taking time reading this long post. Thank you. </div>
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T.I.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07953315991909430303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635429755142292340.post-42118342706575410352015-08-01T03:35:00.000+08:002016-08-03T14:11:57.029+08:00From Feb 2014 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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T.I.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07953315991909430303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635429755142292340.post-79291111346500935472015-01-08T14:41:00.000+08:002015-01-08T14:41:24.909+08:00The Everton Experience - TYT Sports<div style="text-align: center;">
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T.I.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07953315991909430303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635429755142292340.post-44876292933264789952014-12-03T15:30:00.000+08:002014-12-22T15:34:00.806+08:00BFM : Financial Fair Play at EPLSee link :- http://web.bfm.my/football-leagues-and-financial-fair-play-chris-anderson-richard-wee.html<br />
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Another Year has passed. It was another busy year. </div>
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The Firm remains the focus. Much work to do to remain competitive and focussed on our work. Its easy to start a Firm, but its never easy to keep the Firm ahead.</div>
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This year, because of the continued increase of crime rates (despite whatever the Government may claim), Yip and I initiated a Community Project called SAFER MALAYSIA. A memorandum was drafted where we proposed solutions and offer help to the Government to work with the Govt to resolve crime rate. Copies of the Memorandum was send to the PM, Home Minister, IGP, AG and the Bar Council; amongst others. We even hosted a Candle light Vigil on 1.8.2012. It was an awesome event with thousand taking part via Virtual Vigil that night. </div>
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No news and reply from any of them, except the Bar Council. Recently, on 8th December 2012, the Bar Council agreed to support and adopt Project SAFER MALAYSIA. With Bar Council's help, we can do more. </div>
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The family is fine. Wifey has been supportive as usual. Parents are OK. Mum is not well, but believe she will be better. Sister is seeing someone. Maybe she will get married, we will know soon. </div>
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<br />T.I.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07953315991909430303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6635429755142292340.post-49533575059926508822012-11-21T13:46:00.001+08:002012-11-21T13:46:52.390+08:00Thirty Nine6th November 2012. Celebrated the 39th Birthday that day.<br />
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Another year, another milestone. This is the final year of my 30's. I will be 40 next year.<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">An
unknown author once said that “Safety isn’t just a Slogan, It’s a Way of Life”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In
recent times, news of violent crimes, injuries to victims, robberies and many
other incidents of criminal activities have been reported at every possible
form of media. Speak to anyone living in the city and chances are that person
will share with you his or her feeling of insecurity in that city. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In
the major cities of Malaysia, criminal activities and being victim of a crime
is slowly but terribly becoming a fashion of life. Friends and family members
whenever they meet up, will more often than not, share of who was robbed, who
was attacked and sometimes worst, who was killed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This
is a REAL issue, not one of perception, not one of statistics, but a the REAL feeling
of insecurity. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If
one should form a new Nation; law and order would be the paramount ingredient
in the creation of the new Nation. Law and order is important to give the
citizens the feeling and the knowledge that the system will protect them and
ensure that crime is prevented as much as possible. Further, in any new Nation,
law and order will ensure that should crime happen, the system will do its best
for justice to prevail. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A
system which provides strong security and safety for the people breeds
confidence amongst its citizens. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately,
in Malaysia, with respect to our system, it is found wanting. Reports of
accused in criminal trials being acquitted for technical points, is often seen.
Reports of citizens being victim of crimes which remain unsolved, are often
heard. What can we do and what shall we do? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps
it has come to a point where we cannot pull the wool over our eyes anymore. Our
nation’s Security and Justice system needs an overhaul and I believe this
government has the resources and the capability to reform the system. It now
only needs political will to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Where
do we start? What do we reform? What are the solutions we look for?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">One
example to start of with would be the Royal Commission of Inquiry of 2005 which
proposed reforms in the police force. We can adopt the proposed reforms there. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Other
reforms would include the accurate education to send the message that the
correct mindset ought to be “Don’t Rob”, “Don’t Rape” and/or “Don’t Attack.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We
do our best so that we “Don’t get Robbed”, “Don’t get Raped” and/or “Don’t get
Attacked” but surely the citizens can only do so much to protect themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For
too long, we read in reports of our authorities telling us that we should not
carry a large handbag or dress in a short skirt or allow ourselves to be
attacked. These advise are acceptable but the crux of the problem is not the
failure of the victim to be careful; but the audacity of the criminal to carry
out the criminal activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There
is no doubt that Malaysians are a careful lot. Take a drive around the city and
see how many houses are double locked and how many cars are steering-locked.
Take a ride with a lady in the car and see how she hides her handbag and
vigilantly looks left and right whenever she is at a traffic light to be
careful so that no motorcyclist will stop by and smash her glass to steal her
bag. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">But
the focus ought not and should not be on the potential victims. The focus ought
to be always on the potential criminal. Stop the criminal, and we stop the
crime. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our
nations security administrators have and must continue to take proactive steps
to ensure the people are confident that their safety is well taken care of.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Of
course the citizens are not silly, we can never expect a zero crime rate. There
will always be crime, we know that. But the key would be for the system to
strive crime rates as low as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What
about the Police, the frontier of the Nation’s Security system? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The
people, for too long, have questioned the police force and alleged that many in
the police force are corrupt. I dare say that the said allegation is not far
from the truth, but what can we do to eradicate that. We can only complain so
much. What can be done to make things better?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The
system must change from within. The police ought to be made to feel proud that
they are a police force. Our government in recent months seems keen to invest
and donate funds to the people via BR1M and other aids given to the people. Why
not have the government divert those funds towards the salary scheme of the
police force? If the nation wants the police to work harder, pay them better. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The
police too, must change within themselves. They are our guardian, they are our
security administrator. Help the people, save them, and not hurt them. Like a
Malay proverb, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Harap Pagar, Pagar Makan
Padi”</i>, to the police I say, don’t do that. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The
police may also consider sharing their success story to the people on how they
successfully investigated and arrested certain criminals. Somehow in my memory,
the gunning down of the infamous criminal, Bentong Kali, in 1993 remains fresh.
I recall reading on how the police tracked down Bentong Kali, quietly
surrounded his home in Medan Damansara and tried to arrest him but
unfortunately the arrest turned into a shooting incident which resulted in
Bentong Kali’s death. It was a good police operation, and that arrest, I
recall, made my family and I feel safer again. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Merely
showing the public items which were recovered and touching them with rubber
gloves doesn’t inform the public on how the police caught the criminals. Of
course, the police cannot share the secret methods of their investigation
process but surely stories of how certain policemen pretending to be floor
sweepers and pizza delivers to try and corner a criminal will excite the
imagination of the public and, more importantly, give confidence to the people
that the police are trying to do something. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Let
us take a look at the recent infamous Batman killing in the United States.
Within two days of that tragic incident, James Holmes was arrested and
eventually charged. Within ten days after the incident, the police there
announced the results of their investigation and shared with the public how
they investigated the incident. We can and ought to do the same here. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ideally
crime ought to be stopped in the minds of potential criminals. The system must
try to plant in the thoughts of the people that crime does not pay. The classic
“You should not do what you do not want others to do to you” should be
engrained in the thoughts of Malaysians from a young age. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Another
area which the system can explore is to have a criminology department to study
the minds and the backgrounds of convicted criminals. The system must try to
understand why a person got involved in a crime, so as to ensure that the
circumstances and the surrounding atmosphere which caused that person to commit
crime is diminished and mitigated. This process of criminology is prevalent in
the Western nations. The same is used in Japan. We ought to follow that too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">But
the citizens cannot just rely on the system and expect the nation to just save
us. The citizens must do our part. Over and above locking up your doors, we may
consider taking part in community projects to help find ways to solve crimes.
The best informers to inform the authorities of criminal activities are
actually us. We should do that. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We
must strive towards a Safer Malaysia, a nation where a child can ride a bicycle
freely outside the house, a grandma can happily do her gardening outside her
home or any of us can walk around without fear of being mugged or robbed.
Surely that is not too much to ask for. After all, Safety is not a Slogan, it’s
a way of life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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