The National Sports Council (NSC) reiterated that the decision to allow a National Para-swimming coach who was embroiled in a sexual harassment case to resume duties was a correct one because a thorough investigation had been carried out and completed.
The NSC in a statement today said the decision was only made after both the police and the council’s Misconduct and Protection in Sports Committee (JSPS) had concluded an investigation on the matter, interviewing 11 relevant parties.
“Based on the findings of the investigation, NSC, through the recommendations provided by JSPS, also found no basis or witnesses to support the allegations of misconduct.
“It is NSC’s commitment to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone involved in training programmes under the NSC and the NSC will never compromise with any form of misconduct or misbehaviour that can affect athletes,” read the statement.
The NSC adds that it hopes that all parties, including the mass media, understand that the mental and physical well-being of para-athletes is always a priority.
Last February, local media reported that the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) confirmed that a para-swimming coach was being investigated for sexually harassing an underaged para-athlete.
According to the report, MPM president Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin had said that the governing body had lodged a police report after receiving an email regarding the matter from the Malaysian Paralympic Swimming Association.
On March 31, the NSC reportedly decided not to take further action on the matter as there was no evidence or witnesses to the sexual harassment allegation.
- Bernama
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