Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The begin of Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Federation (A very Short History)

The Kuala Lumpur Bodybuilding Federation came into existence in 1977 after the formation of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (1974). Before that it was part of the Selangor Bodybuilding Federation.

The federation was formed with delegates coming from three premiere bodybuilding clubs in Kuala Lumpur and the pioneer elected Principal Office bearers were:

President

S.Y.Chan

Chairman

Richard Hoy

Secretary

Francis Yong

Treasurer

H.R.M. Storey

Exco Members

Jerry Chan

C. Ariaratnam

Basri K. Jemadi

Objective:

Is to promote and be the controlling body for the sport of bodybuilding in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

Purpose:

To organise contests and other functions (activities for the development of the sport of bodybuilding).

Monday, September 13, 2010

A Tribute to Victor Kok Kee

A Personal Tribute to a Pioneer ‘GURU’ of Physical Culture in the Federation of Malaya

As told to Jerry B. F. Chan, KMW, AMN by James Au Kooi Sang.

I first met this simple, unassuming man in a very conspicuous manner when he rescued me from being bullied by a few men in Yut Kee coffee shop at no. 35 Campbell Road, Kuala Lumpur, one Sunday morning in 1958. Later he brought me over to his billiards game shop house at no. 16, Campbell Road (now Jalan Dang Wangi). He encouraged me to take up weight training to improve my health and physical condition. Thanks to this humble man, I have never looked back since.

Not many people realize that this man has contributed very substantially to the early development of the Body-Building/Weight-Training Culture in Malaya. For the record, from 1953 to 1963, he traveled throughout the country promoting the winsome “Healthy Living Lifestyle” to the youths of Malaya/Malaysia. He helped to organize the 1^st “Mr Malaya” contest way back in 1955. He was also instrumental in bringing the Federation of Malaya into the world map of Body-Building. As a tribute to this fine gentleman, it must be recorded that he was responsible for Clancy Ang’s (from Malacca) victory at the “Mr Universe” 1962 contest in London – the first Malayan Chinese Bodybuilder to have won the title of “Mr Universe” class 3, and Osman Ali (from Kedah) – “Mr Universe” 1962 (6^th place class 2) – the first Malay Body-builder to gain international fame in Body-Building!

Present day physical culture/health conscious enthusiasts throughout the country should not forget this man for he was the “Brain” behind the physical culture/health conscious movement in the country.

As far as I recall, he formed both the Nilai Bangsa Physical Culture Association in 1959 and the Malayan Amateur Weight-lifting Federation in 1955 – forerunner to the present Malaysian Body-Building Federation (MBBF).

From where or how this wonderful selfless hard-working man find such inexhaustible energy to carry out countless assignments simultaneously, can only come from one of his advices given to me (and which is still embedded in my mind to this day) and that is – “In- order to maintain efficiency one has to be mentally and physically fit. Nothing beats hard work; and regular exercising is the only answer”.

To me, this man, who has contributed so tirelessly to the well being of his fellow Malaysian health enthusiasts, should be remembered posthumous with a “Datukship” award. This fine Malaysian gentle-ironman is none other than the late Victor Kok Kee – the Doyan of Malaysian Body-Building.

Goodbye my dear friend Victor Kok Kee – may your soul rest in eternal peace in heaven.

The Heydays of Bodybuilding in Malaya / Malaysia from 1906 to 1970 (Series 1)

Not much written datas were recorded of bodybuilding during its heydays eventhough much pictorals records were kept by individuals or sports associations.

In those years, known musclemen were the likes of Clancy Ang (Malacca), the Phua brothers; Lak Tee and Sunny (Johore), Othman Ali (Kedah), Paul Sta Maria (Negeri Sembilan) and the present Malaysian Bodybuilding Federation (MBBF) President, Datuk Wira Gan Boon Leong (Malacca).

From its infancy in 1906 until the present, the sports grew in leaps and bounds yet much of the recorded details were lost in memories except for the few documented records.

Bodybuilding contests were started as early 1946 but a more recent 1955 Mr. Malaya was recorded as the official start off date. The Mr. Malaya in 1955 was organised on 25th June and Robert Teo was the 1st winner of it. It went on to be organised until 1962 and in 1963 it's name was changed to Mr. Malaysia with the unification of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore. Sunny Phua was the winner of the 1st Mr. Malaysia. The present Mr. Malaysia is the continuation from 1963.

With the emergence of Nilai Bangsa Physical Culture Association (NBPCA), Kuala Lumpur in 11th August 1959, contest such as Mr. Klang and Mr. Port Swttentam was organised in the same year. In 1960, NBPCA also came to assisted in organising other contests such as like the Mr. Selangor, Mr. Malaya and for the other states too. The much fame, Mr. Nilai Bangsa "Pride of the Nation" was organised and emerged as the forerunner for the selection of Malayans to represent the country to international meets as like the Mr. Asia 1960.

The founder of Nilai Bangsa Physical Culture Association (NBPCA) was Victor Kok Kee. Who in 1971 published "Suara Nilai Bangsa: NBPCA's 10th Anniversary Issue (1959-1969) - Bodybuilding in Malaya/Malaysia - 1953 to 1969". He was a man of vision and mission for Physical Fitness. The book also contain a "Foreword" from the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Y.A.B. Tun Haji Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein.

During NBPCA, Mr. Inter-School contests was organised from 1962 to 1965 catering for students and Mr. Nilai Bangsa "Pride of the Nation" 1960 to 1963, title holder to represent Malaya to international meets ie Mr. Asia and / or NABBA Mr. Universe.

During this time too, the women was also contesting in their very own contest. The 1st to organised was by Selangor Amateur Bodybuilding Association (SABBA) in 1955, Miss Selangor (Open) to compliment the guys. The winner was Violet Ho (Singapore), 2nd Salmah Ahmad (Johore) and May Yap (Selangor). All the women contestants paid their own way to participate in their 1st ever contest in Kuala Lumpur.

The other 1st that the sports achieved were...Ariffin Hassan (Malayan-Selangor) Mr. Physique 1955 (tri-nation meet: Indonesia, Singapore and Malaya), Herman Goh (founder member of SABBA) Mr. Selangor 1953, Clancy Ang (Malacca) 1st - Mr. Nilai Bangsa "Pride of the Nation", 1st Malayan to win Mr. Asia 1960 (after the inauguration in 1959) and 1st Malayan to win Class III "NABBA Mr. Universe 1962".

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Kenali Jawatankuasa Kelab Bina Badan RMSS, Kuala Lumpur

R. Murugan Renganathan

Pengerusi

(Penaja)

Umur: 37 tahun
Status: Kahwin

Jawatan lain yang dipegang sekarang:

Persekutuan Bina Badan Kuala Lumpur

Bendahari Kehormat (2010-2011)
Ahli Jawatankuasa (2009-2010)
Jawatankuasa Keselamatan Kejohanan Bina Badan Kuala Lumpur (2009)

Kelayakan dalam sukan:

Pengadil Negeri sukan bina badan (2009)

Jawatan lain dalam kelab sukan:

Kelab Gim Rakyat Bukit Kiara

Bendahari (2010-2012)

Kelab Bina Badan Kepong

Bendahari (2008-2010)

Khidmat dalam persatuan lain:

Pegawai Turus Negeri (Tugas Khas), St. John Ambulans Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan (2008-kini)
Timbalan Ketua Pemuda, MIC Bahagian Kepong
Ketua Pemuda, MIC Kepong Entrepreneurs Park
Setiausaha, Persatuan Penduduk Magna Pelangi Apartment, Kepong
Penolong Setiausaha, Sri Maha Kaliamman Aalayam, Kepong Baru
Ahli Jawatankuasa, PIBG SJK (T) Ladang Edinburg, Taman Bukit Maluri, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
Pegawai Bahagian RMSS Sungai Buloh, St. John Ambulans Selangor, Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara (2006-2008)
Penolong Pegawai Bahagian Rakyat Mesra Sri Saraswathy (RMSS) Sungai Buloh, St. John Ambulans Selangor, Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara (1999-2006)