Tour Of Malaysia Postponed From January To April
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The uncertainty surrounding the destiny of the Tour of Malaysia cycling event next year was answered when its organiser Ten Speed Events assured that the event would go on.

Shahidan To Defend MAAU President's Post
KANGAR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU) President Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim has offered to defend his post at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month.

Pole Vault, Sailing Yet To Submit Performance Reports After Olympics - NSC
By Zulhilmi Supaat

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Two of the 19 events competed by Malaysian athletes during the Beijing Olympics that ended in August have yet to submit their performance reports to the National Sports Council (NSC).

Sports Policy To Be Tabled By Year End Says Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The amended version of the National Sports Policy (NSP) would be submitted to the Cabinet Committee for Sports Development (CabComm) by year end, says Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

World Junior Hockey Host Job Remains Uncertain For Johor
JOHOR BAHARU, Nov 17 (Bernama)-- The Johor Hockey Association may face the prospect of losing their host job for the 2009 Junior Hockey World Cup if the facilities are not ready as time is of essence.

Association For Ex-Athletes To Be Formed Soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- An association for ex-athletes would be formed soon to receive systematic assistance from the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) that started operations in October.

There Is A Place For Sarjit In MHF
JOHOR BAHARU, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Sarjit Singh will continue to have a role in the Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF) despite the non-renewal of his contract as national coach.

Beijing Olympic Champion Eyes Monsoon Cup Crown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year and Olympic champion Ben Ainslie regarded as the "Michael Schumacher" of sailing will have the world match racings Monsoon Cup trophy firmly in his sights when he heads to Malaysia in three weeks.

National Youth Volleyball C'ship To Be Platform For Talent Search
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Amateur Volleyball Association (MAVA) are hoping to use the Under-16 Milo-National Junior Volleyball Championships as a platform to identify talented young players for the country.