Launch of SAMS is seen as a major milestone in the journey towards making Malaysia a hub for sports aviation in the region, inspiring the next generation of athletes and enthusiasts to reach new heights.
PUTRAJAYA – In a significant stride towards the digitalisation of sports aviation, the Malaysian Sports Aviation Federation (MSAF) today unveiled the Sports Aviation Management System (SAMS), marking a pivotal moment for the sector, promising enhanced efficiency, safety and innovation.
According to Hannah Yeoh, the Minister of Youth and Sports, at the launch today, the MSAF team should be lauded for their dedication and vision in launching the application, remarking that the SAMS application is a groundbreaking tool that not only streamlines management processes, but also elevates safety standards and provides real-time data for athletes, coaches, and administrators.
“The SAMS application is not just a management tool, it is a symbol of progress and a catalyst for transformation,” she remarked, indicating that this is streamlined with the government’s commitment towards digital transformation and innovation in sports.
Sports Aviation Under TVet
Hannah later explained that her Ministry is ready to collaborate with MSAF to identify aspects that can be developed in the Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) course. She believes that the Sports Aviation activity, which has been categorised as a sport, can attract students in schools to be more interested and deepen their interest in science subjects such as physics.
“As we have informed, this (aviation sports) is a sport gazetted in the Sports Development Act, called as air sport. After being gazetted, companies can get a tax reduction of up to RM1,000 for any equipment used.
“KBS wants to establish a collaboration with MSAF to see how we can develop TVET courses, because TVET under KBS focusses on the sports industry,” he said.
The President of MSAF, Nurhaqimy Ismail, disclosed that international recognition for SAMS has already been received, with several countries showing interest in adopting the system.
“The Airsports Federation of Asia has notably expressed a keen interest, highlighting the application’s potential to transform sports aviation management on a global scale,” he added.
Nurhaqimy also expressed gratitude to all partners involved in the development of SAMS, including Identex Digital Sdn Bhd, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), AIM Aerial Technologies, Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad, and Futurise Sdn Bhd. He underscored the collaborative effort that made the SAMS application a reality, noting its potential to set new standards in sports aviation management.
Safer Sports Aviation
The SAMS application integrates a wide range of functionalities, from managing licenses and certificates to live tracking and performance monitoring, all while ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations. This innovative tool promises to make recreational and sport flying easier and safer for everyone involved.
Among the highlights of the event today was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SAMS and strategic partners, and the Minister and MSAF leaders elaborated on the future prospects of SAMS and its expected impact on the sports aviation sector.
On another note, when asked by the media, the Minister disclosed that the Malaysian contingent to the Paris 2024 Olympics will dress up in outfits designed by the country’s leading fashion designer, Rizman Ruzaini, at the opening ceremony of the Games, which is scheduled to take place on 27 July.
Hannah Yeoh said that a ceremony to display the Malaysian contingent’s outfits for the Opening Ceremony will be held on 24 July.
“The official outfit for this year’s Olympics is under MSN (National Sports Council) and we have enlisted the services of leading Malaysian designer Rizman Ruzaini.
“That’s all I can say. I believe that our athletes will don the outfits with pride during the Olympics Opening Ceremony.
“We prioritise the Malaysian characteristics and the comfort of athletes and incorporated these into the designs. I have seen the designs, and what I can say is, the outfits are elegant,” she added, hinting that it is a far cry from the earlier designs for the contingent, sponsored by Yonex.
Also present at the event was Ng Sze Han, the Exco for Investment, Trade, and Mobility for Selangor. The SAMS application can be downloaded by users from today. – NMH
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