Section 8
of Sports Development Act 1997
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Section 8
(1)
The Olympic Council of Malaysia is recognized by the
International Olympic Committee as the National Olympic
Committee for Malaysia.
(2)
The Olympic Council of Malaysia shall be responsible for ensuring that the participation of Malaysia in the Olympic Games,
Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, South East Asian Games and other international athletics competitions as in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Olympic Committee, the
Olympic Council of Asia, the Commonwealth Games Federation, the
South East Asian Games Federation and other international sports bodies to which the Olympic Council of Malaysia is affiliated.