He is a man widely associated with sports, having served in badminton, football and cycling federations. Tan Sri Elyas Omar, who was Kuala Lumpur mayor for 12 years, seems to have all the credentials needed for the ideal Sports Commissioner. The former BAM president talks to S. RAMAGURU about the tasks ahead.
KUALA LUMPUR: The sports commissioner's office has always been a feared one. After all, this office is the one that disciplines sports bodies, de-registers them and cracks the whip when they set a foot wrong.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
