Is BAM going in the right direction?

[undeadshot]

Small circle of people who criticize BAM? It's okay. Because, well, I see one person who supports BAM!

[Pakito]

Sin Chew daily: Nadzmi clarifies that all collective decisions made are without manipulations but rather by collective agreement of the council and CTC.

With next year as the 10th year as presidency, Nadzmi is already thinking of giving others who have the ability to contribute a chance to helm his seat.

Thankfully there have not been any internal disputes during his tenure as BAM president.

Razif's call to suggest that the president to deal and keep in touch with the coaches will be considered during the meeting.

Nadzmi said he actually wanted to step down 4 years ago but they wouldn't let him go.

http://badminton.sinchew-i.com/node/1113?tid=1

[ngkt67]

Sin Chew daily: Nadzmi clarifies that all collective decisions made are without manipulations but rather by collective agreement of the council and CTC.

With next year as the 10th year as presidency, Nadzmi is already thinking of giving others who have the ability to contribute a chance to helm his seat.

Thankfully there have not been any internal disputes during his tenure as BAM president.

Razif's call to suggest that the president to deal and keep in touch with the coaches will be considered during the meeting.

Nadzmi said he actually wanted to step down 4 years ago but they wouldn't let him go.

http://badminton.sinchew-i.com/node/1113?tid=1

That's right, BAM suppose to need a real sportsman to manage BAM, not a mere businessman who don't know badminton at all...!!

[eaglehelang]

Pakito, nowadays no more throwing paper aeroplanes. Playing with Samsung tablet more likely, lol.If in current fast phase business, people already ready the product to sell, they just only want to discuss the design. If my company run like the way CTC do it, bankrupt already, hahaha

[limsy]

Pakito, nowadays no more throwing paper aeroplanes. Playing with Samsung tablet more likely, lol.If in current fast phase business, people already ready the product to sell, they just only want to discuss the design. If my company run like the way CTC do it, bankrupt already, hahaha

nevermind,this ctc works alike uncle tan worldwide company.
so its ok to play samsung tablets since they get sponsor here and there
no need worry about badminton

[Pakito]

Pakito, nowadays no more throwing paper aeroplanes. Playing with Samsung tablet more likely, lol.If in current fast phase business, people already ready the product to sell, they just only want to discuss the design. If my company run like the way CTC do it, bankrupt already, hahaha

Probably playing with 'angry bird' games on Ipad.

[nokh88]

That's right, BAM suppose to need a real sportsman to manage BAM, not a mere businessman who don't know badminton at all...!!

And the best part is that they wouldn't let him go when he wanted to leave 4 years ago.

nevermind,this ctc works alike uncle tan worldwide company.

Oooh..you shouldn't have bring Uncle Tan's worldwide company into the fray.

[george@chongwei]

Bam still in the mess after so long since the OG2012 it seems.. Many problems popping up one by one but no effective solving solution was made even after the meeting...

[limsy]

to be correction
bam always on the mess,and forever
haha

[Pakito]

And the best part is that they wouldn't let him go when he wanted to leave 4 years ago.



Oooh..you shouldn't have bring Uncle Tan's worldwide company into the fray.

We didn't mentioned the company first. He volunteered to bring it in.

[Pakito]

Bam still in the mess after so long since the OG2012 it seems.. Many problems popping up one by one but no effective solving solution was made even after the meeting...

I feel embarrassed that the badminton fraternity is associated with BAM's lopsided affairs. I cringe at what foreigners will think when reading the news articles so bravely penned down and forwarded to the community.

[Aikachan]

Maybe the next meeting will bring better news.....or is that a far fetched dream? Whats sad is that some ppl from the BA states also behave like --censored--.........

[Pakito]

The army (CTC) while holding a 6hours-meeting, contemplating whether to remain their Falcon Eagle (KKK/TBH) in their army base (BAM's magician's hat - put in your hand and pull out 2 rabbits -LCW & KKK/TBH). As the nuclear bomb is dropping, CTC decided to play tai chi again, for fear they will be held responsible if KKK/TBH quits. So play tai-chi to cover their a**. Meanwhile other infantries of China, Korea, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Denmark, Vietnam are discovering so many new weapons. CTC decides to do what? STICK THEIR HEAD INTO THE SAND LIKE AN OSTRICH and prepare for the worst to come. That's all folks. No decision after 6 hours. CTC is kiasi, not kiasu.. afraid to die, not afraid to lose.

[Pakito]

Meanwhile KKK/TBH agrees to quit. CTC is wiping the sweat off their brows. Phew!! they say.

[Aikachan]

Cutting off players, splitting doubles, hiring new coaches, tweaking training programs.....What about the management? No one among the higher ups want to questions their performance? (except BCers)

[nokh88]

Courtesy of The Star :

Vountus slams BAM for dropping him without proper reasons

By RAJES PAUL

KUALA LUMPUR: Doubles shuttler Vountus Indra Mawan has hit out at the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) for kicking him out of the national set-up without proper reasons.
After 10 years with the BAM, the 23-year-old was dropped after being told that he lacked the skill and talent to be in the national fold.
Although news of his dismissal had leaked out earlier, BAM general manager Kenny Goh officially handed the termination letter, effective Oct 15, to Vountus only on Wednesday – in the presence of doubles chief coach Tan Kim Her.
Vountus, who left his home in Sabah to join the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) as a Form 1 student in 2002, fired a broadside at the BAM for being unfair to him.
“I just want justice. Kenny told me that the decision to drop me, based on the coaches’ report, was because I lacked skill and talent.
“You mean the BAM waited for 10 years to tell me this? I must have been selected into the national team for a good reason in the first place,” said Vountus, who hoped that other players will not be subjected to such injustice.
Just a week ago, the BAM coaching and training committee announced that they would seek the approval of the exco before making any decisions. The exco meeting is next Wednesday.
So it seems that in Vountus’ case, they have already made up their minds.
Vountus’ partner – Mohd Lutfi Zaim Abdul Khalid – however, has been spared. Lutfi will pair up with Teo Kok Siang for the Indonesian Open (Sept 20-25) and Taiwan Open (Oct 2-7).
Prior to getting the chop, Vountus-Lutfi were ranked 48th in the world and fifth in the national team. Their most significant result in recent times was beating former Olympic and world champions Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia at the Malaysian Open last year.
Vountus had earlier focused on the singles event but switched to doubles four years ago under the guidance of former national coach Rexy Mainaky.
The Sabahan is clearly irked by BAM’s decision.
“Kim Her told me that I have not performed and I can understand that. But why only me ... and not my partner? Doubles play is not about one individual,” said Vountus, who won a gold medal at the Malacca Sukma (Malaysia Games) with Ng Paou Leng in the mixed doubles event in 2010.
“I have not made any plans for the future. I am shocked by this decision
“I’ll have to look for something to do. I have spent all my years here in the BAM ... now I have to move on.”
Vountus does have a point. Whatever the reason may be for dropping a player, it is only fair that BAM show their appreciation to the player concerned for his or her contribution.
After all, Vountus has given 10 years of his life to the sport. That surely must mean something.

[M3Series]

Courtesy of The Star :

Vountus slams BAM for dropping him without proper reasons

By RAJES PAUL

KUALA LUMPUR: Doubles shuttler Vountus Indra Mawan has hit out at the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) for kicking him out of the national set-up without proper reasons.
After 10 years with the BAM, the 23-year-old was dropped after being told that he lacked the skill and talent to be in the national fold.
Although news of his dismissal had leaked out earlier, BAM general manager Kenny Goh officially handed the termination letter, effective Oct 15, to Vountus only on Wednesday – in the presence of doubles chief coach Tan Kim Her.
Vountus, who left his home in Sabah to join the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) as a Form 1 student in 2002, fired a broadside at the BAM for being unfair to him.
“I just want justice. Kenny told me that the decision to drop me, based on the coaches’ report, was because I lacked skill and talent.
“You mean the BAM waited for 10 years to tell me this? I must have been selected into the national team for a good reason in the first place,” said Vountus, who hoped that other players will not be subjected to such injustice.
Just a week ago, the BAM coaching and training committee announced that they would seek the approval of the exco before making any decisions. The exco meeting is next Wednesday.
So it seems that in Vountus’ case, they have already made up their minds.
Vountus’ partner – Mohd Lutfi Zaim Abdul Khalid – however, has been spared. Lutfi will pair up with Teo Kok Siang for the Indonesian Open (Sept 20-25) and Taiwan Open (Oct 2-7).
Prior to getting the chop, Vountus-Lutfi were ranked 48th in the world and fifth in the national team. Their most significant result in recent times was beating former Olympic and world champions Markis Kido-Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia at the Malaysian Open last year.
Vountus had earlier focused on the singles event but switched to doubles four years ago under the guidance of former national coach Rexy Mainaky.
The Sabahan is clearly irked by BAM’s decision.
“Kim Her told me that I have not performed and I can understand that. But why only me ... and not my partner? Doubles play is not about one individual,” said Vountus, who won a gold medal at the Malacca Sukma (Malaysia Games) with Ng Paou Leng in the mixed doubles event in 2010.
“I have not made any plans for the future. I am shocked by this decision
“I’ll have to look for something to do. I have spent all my years here in the BAM ... now I have to move on.”
Vountus does have a point. Whatever the reason may be for dropping a player, it is only fair that BAM show their appreciation to the player concerned for his or her contribution.
After all, Vountus has given 10 years of his life to the sport. That surely must mean something.

sad case. . .he's still young. Maybe it's not so bad?