FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCE AND RECREATION

DIPLOMA IN SPORT STUDIES

SR113

SPORT SOSIOLOGY

SPS232

TITLE:

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)

PREPARED BY:

JALALUDDIN BIN NASIRUDDIN (2019417316)

CLASS:

SR1132B

PREPARED FOR:

MOHAMAD IZZUDYN FARISS BIN MOHD HAMIZI

 TABLE OF CONTENT

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ABOUT FOOTBALL 3

2.0 BACKGROUND ABOUT FAM 4-5

3.0 RELATED BETWEEN FAM AND MALAYSIA POLITIC 6

4.0 DOES FAM HELP ECONOMICALLY 7-8

5.0 CURRENT ISSUES ABOUT FAM 9

6.0 CONCLUSION 10

7.0 REFFERENCE 11
 1.0 Introduction about football

According to the International Football Federation (FIFA), football-related games

have existed in China since the 3rd century BC. Various types of ball games were also
introduced in the Middle Ages of Europe. In the 19th century, ball games in UK schools
with different ways of playing by school became more and more popular. Therefore, the
way the game works is also organized. Early rules have been introduced to standardize
different game modes and to make players more efficient. The Football Association has
successfully formulated the first formal football law in the world. This law then evolved
into today's Football Law. To date, the affairs of Football Law have been regulated by
the International Football Association Board. The Board was established in 1886 and
has eight members of FIFA, four representatives of the football associations of England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All amendments to the Football Law must be
approved by the Board by majority vote. The popularity of football has increased
especially during the 20th century. Today, football has become a lucrative industry
through television broadcast rights and ticket sales at stadiums. The game has been
played at professional levels around the world. Millions of fans of different races and
religions often go to football stadiums to follow their chosen team, while billions of
others watch football matches on television. Most players also play football at the
amateur level. According to a study conducted by the Federation International Football
Association (FIFA), the football governing body, published in the spring of 2001, more
than 240 million people regularly play football in more than 200 countries around the
world. The simple rules and the need for a little equipment no doubt helped to spread
and grow in popularity. Many in the world of football evoke a desire to play an important
role in the lives of individuals, fans, local communities, and even the country; therefore it
is a very popular sport in the world. As such, it is often referred to as the Last World
Memory Choice.
 2.0 Background of FAM

Football has arrived in Malaya with the British colonialists. The locals immediately
picked up the game and eventually became the country's leading sport. By the end of
the 19th century, football is one of the main pillars of many sports clubs in Malaya. But
it's unorganized and unsystematic as there are no specific rules in the game. Even with
the existence of the Selangor Amateur Football League, which was formed in 1905 that
ensured proper administration and organization, competition was limited to clubs in the
Kuala Lumpur area. In 1921, the national championship which includes all mainland
states of Malaya had begun. The competition, known as the Malaya Cup and later the
Malaysia Cup in 1963, has been going on ever since, except during the war years. In
1926 the Selangor Amateur Football League was formed, and in 1936 founded the
Football Association of Selangor and this association immediately began organizing the
tournament and this inspires other states in Malaya to follow. In 1920, the battleship
HMS Malaya, a Royal Navy naval base of the Royal Navy, visited the country.

After involving the issue of local opposition in football and rugby, officers and
employees of the HMS Malaya decided to commemorate resistance to deliver a trophy
for the annual competition rugby and football in Malaya. In 1926, the Football
Association of Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Singapore Amateur
Football Association, came together to form the Football Association of Malaya (MFA),
to put the Malaya against the Australian team that visited Singapore in it. In 1933, the
MFA revived the formation of the Football Association of Malaya (FAM). Originally, FAM
was based in Singapore. It is primarily responsible for running the Malaya Cup
competition. The annual tournaments played throughout the state are very successful.
FAM's first president was Sir Andrew Caldecott followed by M.B. Shelley, Dr. J.S.
Webster, S.D. Scott, R. Williamson and Adrian Clark, who served until 1940 before
Europe went to war with Germany. In 1940, FAM controls moved from Singapore to
Malaya, by A.R. Singham became the first Asian secretary in 1941. The first president
of the post-war FAM was J. E King, followed by HP Byson, and later Dr. CP Rawson,
who served two years before leaving his first non-British personal position to take over
the lead. In 1951, Tunku Abdul Rahman who would become Malaysia's first Prime
Minister became FAM president. Under Tunku Abdul Rahman, football in Malaysia
enters the next phase, with FAM taking on a much larger role than simply being the
backbone of the Malaysian Cup. FAM was named one of the 14 founding members of
the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 1956, before becoming a full-time FIFA
member two years later. Tunku Abdul Rahman's passion for the game was a major
catalyst that led to the construction of the Independent Stadium and in 1957 it became a
holy place for all Malaysians when it was voted to proclaim Malaysia's independence
from Britain. It also marks the birth of the Independence Tournament (Independence
Day), which is the main purpose of the independence celebration. The Freedom
Tournament proved to be a huge success, inspiring similar tournaments like the Jakarta
Birthday Championship, the King's Cup in Thailand and the President's Cup in South
Korea. The first tournament in the Asian football tournament is won by Hong Kong.
 3.0 Related between FAM and Malaysian politics

Sports politics explains the existence of political interference in the management and
administration of a sports body. Political power has a profound effect on the
development and progress of sport. Through the power that exists through political
influence, it can influence a sport through organizations to build and shape values,
rewards and cultures at various levels. This political affiliation not only extends to the
sports organization alone but also extends beyond the borders of the country and can
be an element of peace within the country through unity in sports. There are some
interesting issues that are being addressed in sports related to politics in our country.
First the issue of fights and disputes that occur in sports bodies. This often happens
between football clubs when there is a misunderstanding in the game as well as the
organization. The closest example we can see is during the National Stadium in Bukit
Jalil when there was a commotion in the Malaysian and Indonesian audience. FAM has
been awaiting instructions from FIFA if the parent body is dissatisfied with the incident.
Moreover, the lack of provision for infrastructure and facilities. This is because the
government has spent a lot of money in other areas such as spending money in the
education, health and other sectors. This will result in financial allocation to sports clubs
being affected. For example, as an example of the issue of the Stadium Bukit Jalil. The
problem facing the stadium was that it was suitable for growing in the stadium because
of the soil and sunlight factors. Thereafter, a clash of positions and leadership turmoil in
the association. Finally, injustice in decision making. This happened during national silat
medallist Mohd Al Jufferi Jamari's won silver medal when home supporters were tainted
by a one-sided decision by the jury in the final.
 4.0 Does FAM help economically?

Sports is an important industry based on economics based on the income derived

from the tournaments organized in Malaysia. There are many benefits that we can gain
from the sports sector, especially in terms of the overall economic development of
Malaysia. The sports industry not only deals with the manufacturing industry of sports-
related products alone but also includes a variety of other components including
services, medicine, tourism and sports science and others based on the athlete, the
community and the sport itself. The provision of all the tracks and facilities for major
sports in Malaysia is millions of dollars and this amount is usually hidden from the
people. The return or income derived from organizing such sports seems to have
contributed significantly to the national income and saved the Malaysian economy.

4.1) Factors of economic improvement in sports

The key factor that will boost the country's economy through sports is through
advertising. For example, sports ads on television and radio. For those who can't watch
the lively-contested sports championship, they can watch it through mass media such
as television and radio. Many live broadcasts were made by participating countries to
report on the development of the tournament to the people of their respective countries.
It can also interest the audience to come and see the game.

In addition, the broadcast rights of the tournament. Broadcasting the

championship contests is important to capture the interest and enthusiasm of the
audience to support their favourite team. Championship broadcasting rights need to be
provided as it can boost the country's economy in terms of viewership. The proceeds
from this broadcast can be sold to the press for publication to Malaysians.
 Then, in the manufacturing sector, it is also one of the ways to boost the country's
economy. Examples we can get from this sector such as sports equipment, sports
apparel, jerseys and sports accessories. These Malaysian-made goods will be
marketed domestically and abroad to enhance our country's economic sector. It will also
make the name of the country more recognizable through the sporting goods it
produces.

In the services sector, we see the provision of poor public transport and
comfortable hotel accommodation. The country's economy will be further enhanced if
this service facility is available to the competing teams. Most teams from developed and
wealthy countries will definitely choose luxury hotels and accommodations. Therefore,
this facility must be provided and this planning must be carried out by the youth and
sports ministry. The tourism sector is also one of the most important pillars in
improving the country's economy. Malaysia-sponsored sports events will be able to
attract foreign tourists to attend the tournament or to support their team. Hotels and
infrastructure provided for domestic and international tourists can boost the country's
economy. The country will also be able to hold national product sales activities to
commemorate.
 5.0 Current issues about FAM

Recently our country has been attacked by the COVID-19. All involvement in
activities has been affected especially by sports in the country. FAM has recommended
players' clubs and officials and sports should discuss the issue of athlete salaries. All
clubs competing in the Malaysia League 2020 are required to hold open discussions
between the management and players of their respective clubs so that a collective
agreement or agreement can be reached during this difficult period. TMJ had told that
don't use the COVID-19 excuse to cut player pay. There is still no arrears of two or
three months of unpaid wages but to use the Covid-19 excuse to make salary
deductions. Teams such as Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca United and Penang should settle
their debts with their players before cutting pay due to this pandemic.

After that, FAM secretary-general Stuart Ramalingam has sued the Association of
Professional Footballers of Malaysia (PFAM) for issuing a public statement on the issue
of arrears of players who pay for local football. As the national governing body of the
country, it also urged the association to be more careful in making its statements later
because it can be misinterpreted and at the same time does not help solve the problem.
This should be exemplified by the Johor State Football Club Darul Ta’zim (JDT) as the
club has been able to effectively address the issue of player pay.

All societies want to be a powerful leader in every organization. This is because all
employers will follow their heart to follow the instructions given by their boss. Therefore,
the most common sporting event in our country is the election of President of the
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). In 2018, there will be FAM presidential
elections. Many people or organizations have suggested that Sultan Ismail Sultan
Ibrahim be the president. The election eventually cast TMJ as its president when the
vote was upheld.

Conclusion

The conclusion we can draw from this chapter is that monetary initiatives can provide
moral support to athletes. It is a tribute to their hard work. The impetus for the athlete is
to maintain their achievements in improving the country. Incentives are also important in
the development due to the intense competition that athletes have to face. When
governments provide incentives to athletes, they do not have to promise continuous
achievement to athletes or produce temporary sports. The struggle is disputed because
athletes desperately want rewards and forget about their main mission of serving the
country. Athletes can easily feel in a comfortable zone. Generous rewards will
contribute to wasted government money. Rewards also result in athletes focusing only
on tournaments that offer high rewards. Athletes do not perform well if the incentive
does not satisfy them.
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