Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia
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The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (Malay: Persatuan Sepaktakraw Malaysia, abbreviated PSM), is the national governing body for sepaktakraw in Malaysia, officially found on 28 January 1960 in Penang,[1] responsible for organising the national Sepak Takraw League, which was held annually since its establishment in 2014,[2] as well as supporting and co-ordinating its state affiliations.[1]
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Sport | Sepaktakraw |
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Abbreviation | PSM |
Founded | 1960 |
Affiliation | International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) |
Location | Setapak, Kuala Lumpur |
President | Sumali Reduan |
Secretary | Haji Abidullah Hj. Salleh |
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In 2008, the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia was temporarily suspended the federation membership status by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF), after Ahmad Ismail, the former PSM president, tried to influence some member countries to withdraw from the federation,[3][4] as a result, the national team cannot to compete in any ISTAF-related events.[5][3] Meanwhile, Ahmad Ismail was suspended the right to engage in any federation-related enterprise until 2038 for the aforementioned disciplinary offenses.[3][6] Furthermore, at least five state affiliations consequently withdrew from the national association due to the mentioned problem, such as the Selangor Sepaktakraw Association (PSS), Kelantan Sepak Takraw Federation (GASTAK) as well as the Johor State Sepak Takraw Association (PSTJ),[1][5] The establishment of a new national governing body by the former state affiliations replacing the PSM was expected.[1]