SHAH ALAM: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to his appointment as the royal patron of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA).
The appointment of Sultan Abdullah meant that he would become the first royal patron for MGA.
In a statement issued by MGA today, Sultan Abdullah said he was delighted to work with MGA and contribute towards achieving the objectives to make Malaysia a regional golf powerhouse.
"I believe there's a lot more that can be done to further develop the game in the country, such as enhancing the junior development program to unearth more talents that will represent the country in the future.
"The success of our ladies team to win the silver medal at the recent SEA Games proved that our players are head and shoulders on par, if not better, in comparison to golfers from other countries in this region. I am confident that with our concerted efforts, we can make Malaysia a regional golf powerhouse," he said.
MGA president Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor said the King's patronage will most definitely ignite, reaffirm and reinforce MGA's long term objectives, aspirations and endeavours to promote as well as develop golf in Malaysia.
"MGA is honored that His Majesty has graciously consented to accept the appointment as the Royal Patron of the Malaysian Golf Association which is a first for the association.
"MGA is indeed blessed with the patronage and honored that His Majesty shared MGA's aspirations and objectives to further develop and promote the sports of golf in the country," he said at the MGA press conference at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club here, today. -- Bernama