No more figureheads for MPGA, says Ariff

From: New Straits Times | Date: July 21, 2003| Author: Glen Peters | Copyright information


New Straits Times

07-21-2003

No more figureheads for MPGA, says Ariff
Byline: Glen Peters
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Sport

NOT looking for another figurehead, but for an individual who has the desire and ability to lead the association, Malaysian PGA (MPGA) vice- president Ariff Sarji rejected four presidential candidates proposed by council members.

The nominees were rejected because the council members failed to justify wh...

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