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Last Tuesday, the Malaysia Marathon, was cancelled with an explanation given two days later by Minister of Tourism. Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz announced that the reason for the cancellation of the marathon was because the organizer could not deliver its initial promise of bringing 5,000 runners from China to participate.The cancelling of the event that was planned for the 1st of October, raised the hackles of local runners. And also lead to allegations that the two Ministries failed in their responsibilities in particular that the race was “not in accordance to international sporting standards which is required by Section 34 of the Sports Development Act 1997.”
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Producer:
Malaysia Marathon
Ong Kian Ming
cancelled
Minister of Tourism
Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz
initial promise
5
000 runners
China
1st October
local runners
allegations
ministries
“not in accordance to international sporting standards"
Section 34
Sports Development Act 1997
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Last Tuesday, the Malaysia Marathon, was cancelled with an explanation given two days later by Minister of Tourism. Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz announced that the reason for the cancellation of the marathon was because the organizer could not deliver its initial promise of bringing 5,000 runners from China to participate.The cancelling of the event that was planned for the 1st of October, raised the hackles of local runners. And also lead to allegations that the two Ministries failed in their responsibilities in particular that the race was “not in accordance to international sporting standards which is required by Section 34 of the Sports Development Act 1997.”
Presenter:
Producer:
Malaysia Marathon
Ong Kian Ming
cancelled
Minister of Tourism
Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz
initial promise
5
000 runners
China
1st October
local runners
allegations
ministries
“not in accordance to international sporting standards"
Section 34
Sports Development Act 1997
Share:
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