Karim ready to step aside as association push for governance reforms


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Athletics (MA) president Datuk Karim Ibrahim has announced he will step aside once key constitutional amendments are finalised, in a move aimed at restoring confidence in the national governing body following recent controversies.

Karim said the decision was reached collectively by the council after a turbulent two-week period that attracted widespread media attention and raised concerns among stakeholders, including sponsors.

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