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Philippines

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
It is rare for someone to mention football and then speak of the Philippines in the same sentence. Had the course of history not changed, the Philippines could well be one of the leading football nations in Asia. Afterall, it was with this country that the game had its humble beginnings.In 1913, when most of Asia probably had not even heard of the game, Philippines set about creating football history when they organised the first ever Asian international match. Something never to be forgotten, Philippines played China in Manila with the host winning the game 2-1. That was the start of a game that would extend to the length and breadth of the Asian continent.

But a change of guard – the Spanish invaders left the islands to the Americans – resulted in the game losing its popula-rity in its birth-place. Football, instead of becoming the number one sport amongst Filipinos, ended up playing second fiddle to American sports.

As the interest dwindled over the years, the game never quite took off the way it should have and to this date, the country remains amongst the weakest in Asia. In the Southeast Asian region, they have begun to pick up some steam as seen by their performances in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and Tiger Cup competitions.

Club football is played but is still developing.

 

Fast Facts
Climate: Tropical weather here with rain and sunshine prevailing over different times through the year. Generally, the weather during the first part of the year is hot and dry. Down the second half of the year, it is usually wet with the highest rainfall around July and August.

Geography: The Philippines is made up of over 7000 islands, the largest being Luzon, home to the capital city of Manila. In total, the islands, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea, make up an area of more than 300,000 square kilometers.

Population: The population is around 75 million and centred mainly around the big cities like Manila. A large Chinese community, the Mestizos and some tribes who reside in the north and some of the other islands, make up the rest of the population.

Economy: Agriculture and mining are among the main economic activities. Copra, sugar, abaca, tobacco and fruits have been cultivated here for many years and are among the main agricultural exports. The mining of gold and silver are equally important to the Filipino economy.

Religion: The Philippines is the only country in Asia where the dominant religion is Christianity, the majority of whom are Roman Catholics. The Muslims are the largest minority group and have predominantly settled in the southern island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago.

Language: There are a number of local languages and dialects but Tagalog is the one that is widely used. English is considered a secondary language.

Currency: The currency unit here is the peso. (US$1 equals P43.20)
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Myanmar

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
Today, Myanmar is no longer considered a powerhouse in football and many teams in the region are not too worried when they are drawn to face this Southeast Asian team in any competition. But this brings us to the fact that until recently, Myanmar had shied away from the international arena.Now that they have returned to compete regularly in the Southeast Asian Games (SEA) and Tiger Cup tournaments, Myanmar, maybe even without realising it, has begun the arduous process of team building. Many may not know this but Myanmar used to be a feared force in the game in the 60s and 70s.

The older Southeast Asian fans will remember how Myanmar dominated the biennial SEA Games from 1965 to 1973, winning the tournament an unprecedented five times. This feat has never been repeated. Myanmar also won the Asian Games title twice in 1966 and 1970. This truly made them a powerhouse in the game, but like many countries in the region, suffered a decline in the game.

Myanmar has not competed in a World Cup qualifying tournament while it was only in 1994 when they competed in the qualifiers for the Asian Games. They failed to make it past the first round.

Club football is growing with over 20,000 players playing for some 600 clubs. Myanmar has had some of their players travelling to neighbouring countries to play in the professional leagues there.

 

Fast Facts
Climate: The geography of the country provides for the varying weather conditions from the north down to the coastal areas along the Andaman Sea. The overall temperature averages between 18 degrees up to over 30 degrees depending on the time of the year. Myanmar receives heavy rainfall during the middle of the year from June to August.

Geography: Myanmar is situated between Thailand to the east and Bangladesh to the west. On its northern frontiers, this nation has China and India looking down at them from the edges of the Himalayas. While it is mountainous on the northern and eastern sides, the central part of the country is made up of wide plains that stretch for miles and miles. One of Asia’s most well known rivers, the Ayeyarwady runs through these plains, providing the nourishment needed for agriculture.

Population: The population stands at around 48 million.

Economy: The nation’s main economic activities are in timber, gems, fishing, agriculture and oil. These industries are the mainstay of the growing Myanmar economy. This nation is currently one of the leading rice exporters in the world.

Religion: Buddhism is practised by the majority of the people of this country, just like neighbouring Thailand. There are also small enclaves of Hindu and Muslim communities in the country. Christianity is practised by some of the hill tribes.

Language: As there are many indigenous groups in Myanmar, different languages and dialects are spoken. English is also popular in this country and is spoken by many.

Currency: The currency used here is the Kyat. (US$1 equals 385K)
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Malaysia

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
Football arrived in Malaya with the British. The locals soon picked up the game and before long it was the country’s leading sport. As early as 1921, a national league featuring all the states that made up Malaya was started. The league, known as the Malaya Cup and later renamed the Malaysia Cup (in 1963) has been held without a break, except during the war years.

Malaysia is also home to one of the oldest football events in the region, the Merdeka Tournament, which was organised in conjunction with the country’s independence in 1957. With such a head start over the others in the region, Malaysia were the leading football nation and enjoyed success in the 50s through to the 70s and early 80s. Their success included qualifying for the 1972 and 1980 Olympics.

At the Southeast Asian level, the Malaysian team also won numerous accolades but their international standing has suffered a decline in recent times. The FA of Malaysia (FAM) has implemented various programmes including concentrating on youth development in a bid to revive the game in the country.

The Malaysian league turned semi-professional in 1989 before going fully professional a few years later.

 

Fast Facts
Climate: The weather is hot and rainy throughout the year. Rainfall is the highest during the monsoon season from November to around February. The eastern coast of the peninsula receives heavy rain during this monsoon period. The temperature usually hovers around 30 degrees Celcius although it gets colder during the nights.

Geography: Malaysia is divided into the peninsula on the west and east Malaysia across the South China Sea. East Malaysia is made up of two states, which straddle Brunei on the island of Borneo. The highest peak in South East Asia stands in the state of Sabah. Mount Kinabalu towers 4100m and overlooks the vast 750 square kilometer Kinabalu National Park.

Population: The population stands at around 22 million. The nation is made up of mainly ethnic Malays who account for more than half the population with the Chinese and Indians making up the two other major groups. The indigenous Orang Asli, who live in the central regions of the peninsula, and the various tribes in East Malaysia, account for a sizeable part of the population.

Economy: From being the world’s main exporter of tin and rubber, which have suffered from slumping prices, Malaysia has shifted towards the manufacturing of goods, which includes electronic components of which the country is a major supplier globally.

Religion: Islam is the official religion. Other religions including Christianity and Hinduism are freely practised in this country. Buddhism is also practised mainly by those of Chinese origin.

Language: Bahasa Malaysia is the official language and it is almost similar to the Malay language spoken by the people of Indonesia. English is widely spoken in this former British colony.

Currency: The Malaysian currency is known as the Ringgit. (US$1 equals 3.80 RM).
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Laos

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
After years of internal strife, Laos is well on the road to economic and political recovery. And as things improve in this Southeast Asian nation, football has begun to make its appearance. It is only in recent years that Laos has fielded a team to compete in international tournaments. But even then, their participation has only been confined to regional competitions.Since making their appearance at the 1995 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Laos has also gone on to compete in the Asean Tiger Cup. Although new to the regional tournaments, Laos has proven that they have some substance and are able to challenge some of the more established teams.

In 1995, they beat Brunei and the Philippines while two years later in the Jakarta SEA Games, they stunned Malaysia, a country that has qualified for the Olympics twice in the past. Laos has gone on to compete in other SEA Games and the Tiger Cup and have performed creditably.

There are over 60 clubs in Laos who play regularly in domestic competitions.

 

Fast Facts
Climate: The weather in this nation is governed by two main monsoons that hit the entire region each year. The monsoons are from May to September and November to March. The southern regions of Laos, including the Mekong Valley, are among the hottest and also the wettest. The northern areas are cooler and receive less rain.

Economy: Up to 80% of the population are involved in forestry, agriculture and fishing. Laos is also rich in minerals but this industry has not been fully exploited. Population: The nation, with a population of around 4.9 million, has a low density of people per square kilometer. The most populated area is the Mekong River Valley in the southern reaches of this country.

Religion: Buddhism is widely observed. During the war years it was suppressed but has come out in the open again after 1992.

Language: Lao is the official language and spoken by the various ethnic groups in the country. English is spoken but not very widely.

Currency: The official currency is the Kip. (US$1 equals 4205 kip)
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Indonesia

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
Do you know the first Asian nation to feature in a World Cup finals? Well you do now for it was Indonesia, then playing as the Dutch East Indies team, that played in the 1938 World Cup tournament. It was a momentous moment for the team and the Asian continent even if the team did not go far in the tournament.The country has attempted to emulate that feat without success. In the Asian Games Indonesia has finished in the top four three times before. They also qualified for the final rounds of the Asian Cup 2000.

The game has suffered a decline but the Indonesian Federation have introduced numerous programmes to try and raise the level of the game.

Indonesia, one of the most populous nations in the world, has a very large pool of players, especially since the game is played extensively throughout the country. League matches in Indonesia also attracts large crowds as well. Pelita Jaya is among the better known of the Indonesian clubs and has managed to reach the semifinals of the Asian Club Championships.

 

Fast Facts
Climate: As Indonesia stretches over such a wide area, the weather varies from the different regions. But due to its proximity to the equator, the weather is hot and dry. It is the opposite during the rainy seasons. Cooler conditions await those who are in the coastal towns.

Geography: Indonesia is made up of over 13,000 islands and covers an area of about 2 million square miles. Many of the islands are home to large tracts of rainforests, many of which are still isolated and hardly explored.

Population: Indonesia is one of the most populated countries in the world. In fact, it is the fourth most populous nation with over 220 million people.

Religion: Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim nation with other religions, introduced by the many travelers over the last few centuries, also practised. Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism are among the other religions observed.

Language: Bahasa Indonesia is the main language and it is somewhat similar to the Malay language spoken in neighbouring Malaysia. There are numerous dialects and languages that are spoken all across Indonesia.

Currency: The Indonesian currency is the Rupiah. (US$1 equals 8740RP)
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Cambodia

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
Cambodia had a head start compared to many other Asian countries. The French brought the game with them to Cambodia in the early part of the century and slowly but steadily the game gained popularity amongst the local folk.In fact, by the 1960s, at a time when many countries in the region were just starting to get involved in the game, Cambodia had developed a strong side. By 1972, they finished fourth in the Asian Cup tournament.

Their progress was completely destroyed when civil war erupted and the game would never again be the same. Cambodia began to pick up the pieces in the mid-90s and they have started taking part in regional tournaments such as the Southeast Asian Games and Tiger Cup competitions. In the 1997 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta, Cambodia recorded victories over Myanmar and Brunei. In the World Cup qualifying match against Indonesia, one of the powerhouses of the game in the region, Cambodia stunned everyone when they held their opponents to a 1-1 draw.

At the domestic level, Cambodia has an 8-team league which was set up in 1996. There are plans for the game to turn professional soon.

 

Fast Facts
Climate:
The weather depends on the two monsoon seasons, from May to September and from November to March. The latter brings heavy rains. The temperature in this country is similar to the other SEA nations.Population:
Of the 12 million population, up to 95% of the inhabitants of this nation are ethnic Cambodians. The Vietnamese and Chinese are the minority communities.

Economy:
More than 70% of the population is involved in agricultural activity. Cambodia’s main export in the past used to be rubber but plunging prices of the commodity around the world affected this industry. In recent years, timber has taken over as the main export.

Religion:
Buddhism is the dominant religion of Cambodia.

Language:
The official language is Khmer. Due to its past, French was once popularly spoken but in the last two decades, English has become increasingly popular.

Currency:
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Brunei

FOOTBALL BACKGROUND
One of the richest nations in the world, this oil-rich state has been involved in the game for many years. But many of the competitions that they have participated in have been confined to regional tournaments like the biennial Southeast Asian Games and the Tiger Cup.They have taken part in the qualifying rounds of the World Cup and Asian Cup but have not gone far. With the right support and backing the game is bound to develop.

On the local front, Brunei does not have a professional local league. Their amateur leagues are contested at regional level. The Brunei team currently competes in the Malaysian professional league and has been progressing well in recent years. The team, which was once easily beaten, is now ranked among the best in the Malaysian league and has even qualified for the semifinals of the championship. Brunei won the Malaysian league’s premier tournament, the malaysia cup, in 1999.

 

Fast Facts
Climate: Hot and humid. Due to its proximity to the sea, it can be cool at times. Heavy rainfall normally occurs around the months of December and January. The rain during this season can last for days on end. The temperature is usually between 22 and 30 degrees centigrade.

Geography: This small nation is divided into two tracts of land and is separated by a strip of Sarawak. The western part, which is the larger of the two, is home to the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Population:It has the smallest population amongst the countries in the South East Asian region. The figure is currently around 400,000.

Economy: Businesses naturally revolve around the mainstay of the Brunei economy – the petroleum and liquefied natural gas industry. A large number of Brunei people are also involved in fishing and agriculture.

Religion: The official religion of this country is Islam. Although an Islamic nation, the constitution allows for other religions to be practised as well.

Language: Malay is the official language but English is widely spoken too.

Currency: The Brunei dollar is the official denomination. The Singapore currency, which is of the same value, is also widely accepted. (US$1 equals B$1.65).
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AFF Activities

AFF ACTIVITIES 1996-1997

1. MEETINGS The following meetings were held to discuss and plan various activities of the Federation during the period 1996/97:
· Council : 6
· Joint AFF/SAFF Meeting : 1
· Joint AFF/SAFF/CIS Meeting : 2

2. 1st AFF CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE TIGER CUP 1996
The ten Asean countries were divided into two groups with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the Semi-Finals and Final as follows:-

Semi-Finals 
13.09.1996 Indonesia 1 Malaysia 3
Thailand   4 Vietnam 2

Final 
15.09.1996   Thailand   1   Malaysia  0

The roll of honours for the 1st AFF Championship for the Tiger Cup is as follows:-
Champion : Thailand (USD80,000.00)
Runner-Up : Malaysia (USD40,000.00)
3rd Place : Vietnam (USD20,000.00)
4th Place : Indonesia (USD10,000.00)

Fair Play Award : Brunei  
Leading Goalscorer : Natipong Sritong (Thailand)
Player of the Tournament : Zainal Abidin Hassan (Malaysia)

3. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 
The following coaching and refereeing seminars/courses were held during the period under review:-

3.1 Coaching Course
i. ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course in Philippines (14th to 25th October 1996) 
Instructor : Mr. Yap Nyim Keong (Malaysia)
Participants : 19
Venue : Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Awarded Certificates : 11
Provisional : 2
No. of Failures : 6

ii. ‘B’ Licence Coaching Course in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Philippines (5-29 July 1997) 
Instructor : Mr. Lim Kim Chon (Malaysia)
Participants : 17
Venue : Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Awarded Certificates : 12
No. of Failures : 5

iii. National Coaches Seminar in Singapore (13th to 20th July 1997) 
Instructor : Mr.Andy Roxburgh (Technical Director of UEFA)
Participants : 31
Venue : Sea View Hotel (Theory)
Jalan Besar Stadium (Practical)
All participants being issued with Certificates of Attendance by FA Singapore and the Asean Football Federation.

iv. ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course in Laos (10-21 November 1997)
Instructor : Mr. Chanvit Polchivin (Thailand)
Participants : 22
Venue : Lang Xang Hotel, Laos (Theory)
National Stadium, Laos (Practical)
No. of passes : 20
No. of failures : 2

3.2 Refereeing Courses
A total of four Referees courses were held during the period 1996/97:-

i. Referees Course in Laos (24-28 October 1996)
Instructor : Mr. Udom Anantapong (Thailand)
Participants : 27
Venue : Vientiane, Laos
The referees were awarded with Certificate of Attendance.

ii. Referees Course in Cambodia (28th November – 4th December 1996) 
Instructor : Mr. George Joseph (Malaysia)
Participants : 32
Venue : National Stadium, Phnom Penh
All participants were issued with the AFF Certificates of Attendance.

iii. Referees Course in Laos (17th – 12th April 1997)
Instructor : Mr. George Joseph (Malaysia)
Participants: 27
Venue : Ministry of Sports and National Stadium, Viantiane, Laos
All participants were issued with the Certificates of Attendance.

iv. Referees Course in Philippines (5th to 10th April 1997)
Instructor : Mr. Ismail Haji Yacob (Malaysia)
Participants: 25
Venue : Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Manila
Certificates of Attendance were issued to the participants.

1998 – 1999 
1. COUNCIL
A total of nine meetings of the Council of the Federation were held to discuss and decide on the various issues at hand during the session 1998/2000 at the venues as follows:-
1st meeting : Kuala Lumpur
2nd meeting : Kuala Lumpur
3rd meeting : Singapore
4th meeting : Kuala Lumpur
5th meeting : Hanoi
6th meeting : Bangkok
7th meeting : Phnom Penh
8th meeting : Jakarta
9th meeting : Kuala Lumpur

2. COMPETITIONS
The following competitions were held during the session under review:-

2.1. Tiger Cup Qualifying Competition in Myanmar (14-18 March 1998)
Three teams participated in this Qualifying Competition which was held in Myamar from 14th to 18th March 1998. Myanmar and Laos qualified for the Final Round of the Tiger Cup Tournament.
The results of the matches played are as follows:-
14.03.98   Myanmar   4   vs   Brunei   1
16.03.98   Brunei       1   vs   Laos     2
18.03.98   Myanmar   3   vs   Laos     0

2.2. Tiger Cup Qualifying Competition in Singapore (24-28 March 1998)
Cambodia, Philippines and Singapore took part in this group Qualifying Competition held in Singapore. The teams from Singapore and Philippines qualified for the Final Round of the Tiger Cup. The results of matches played are as follows:-
24.03.98 Singapore 1 vs Philippines 0
26.03.98 Philippines 1 vs Cambodia 1
28.03.98 Singapore 3 vs Cambodia 0

2.3. 2nd Tiger Cup 1998
The Final Round of the 2nd Tiger Cup originally scheduled to be played in Jakarta, Indonesia was shifted to Vietnam at very short notice due to the unrest in Indonesia.
The Vietnam Football Federation did a wonderful job in hosting this tournament successfully in two venues, i.e., Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with very limited time for preparation.
The Competition was divided into two groups of four teams each as follows:-
Group A        Group B
Indonesia     Singapore
Philippines     Malaysia
Thailand       Vietnam
Myanmar       Laos

After keenly contested league matches in the two groups, Thailand and Indonesia from Group A and Singapore and Vietnam from Group B qualified for the Semi-Finals.
Indonesia and Thailand were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute in their last controversial group match and subsequently, their prize money for 3rd and 4th placings was forfeited.
The Roll of honour for this Tournament is as follows:-
Champion : Singapore (USD80,000.00)
Runner-up : Vietnam (USD40,000.00)
3rd Placing : Indonesia
4th place : Thailand

3. SEMINARS/ADMINISTRATION COURSES
3.1. Football Expo ’98 in Singapore (5-8 January 1998)
All Members of the Council were invited to attend the above Football Expo in Singapore from 5-8 January 1998.
AFC Marketing Limited defrayed the 5-Star hotel expenses incurred by the Members who were also invited to the Gala Dinner.

3.2. Administration Course in Hanoi, Vietnam (28 Oct – 1 Nov 1998)
Instructors : Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel (Hon. Sec) Mr. Windsor John (FAM)
No. of participants : 35
All the top officials of the Vietnam Football Federation and officials of the Provincial Federations and Club Teams attended this Course. Certificates of Attendance were issued to all.

3.3. Administration Course in Hanoi, Vietnam (10-15 Aug 1999) 
Instructors : Mr. Windsor John (Malaysia) Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel (Hon Sec.)
No. of participants : 53
This Administration Course was specifically conducted for the office bearers and staff of the Vietnam Football Federation, Regional Government Sports Dept officials, Managers and Coaches from the 14 Clubs taking part in their inaugural Professional League commencing in November. Also present were the representatives from Strata Marketing Ltd.
The main topic for this Course was the various aspects of ‘Professional Football’.

3.4. Administration Course in Yangon, Myanmar (27-31 Dis 1999)
Instructors : Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel (Hon Sec)
Mr. Windsor John (Malaysia)
Mr. Mohd Saifuddin b Abu Bakar (Malaysia)
No. of participants: 30
This Administration Course was especially tailored to further help and uplift the level of organisation and administration in clubs, regional associations and the Myanmar Football Federation.
Certificates of Attendance were issued to the participants.

4. COACHING COURSES
4.1. ‘A’ License Coaching Course in Kuala Lumpur (2-12 March 1998) 
Instructors : Mr. Terry Casey (FIFA)
Mr. Lim Kim Chon (FAM)
No. of participants : 23
Passed : 5
Provisional passes : 5
Failed : 13

Only five candidates were issued with the ‘A’ License Certificates whilst the rest were given the Certificate of Attendance.

4.2. ‘C’ License Coaching course in Hanoi, Vietnam (10-20 Jul 1998)
Instructors : Mr. Barry Whitbread (England)
No. of participants : 20
Passed : 20
All candidates obtained passes and were issued with the ‘C” License Coaching Certificates.

4.3. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Jakarta (3-16 Sept 1998) 
Instructors : Mr. Bernhard Schumm (Indonesia)
No. of participants : 24
Passed : 19
Provisional passes : 1
Failed : 4
The candidates who have obtained passes were issued with the ‘C’ License Coaching Certificate whilst the rest with the Certificate of Attendance.

4.4. C’ Licence Coaching Course in Cambodia (7-17 November 1998)
Instructor : Mr. Lim Kim Chon (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 29
Passed : 17
Failed : 12
The successful candidates were issued with Certificates of Merit whilst the unsuccessful candidates were issued with Certificate of Attendance.

4.5. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (14-21 Dec 1998)
Instructor : Mr. Yap Nyim Keong (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 25
Passed : 22
Failed : 3
The candidates were carefully selected and all of them had good playing background.
The ‘C’ License Certificates were issued to the successful candidates while the rest with the Certificates of Attendance.

4.6. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Davao city, Philippines (21 Feb – 3 Mar 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Subramaniam E.R. (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 26
Passed : 14
Failed : 12
This 10-day course was conducted for ex-national players and coaches from clubs and high schools.
The successful candidates were issued with Certificate of Merit whilst the rest were issued with Certificates of Attendance.

4.7. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (19-29 April 1999) 
Instructor : Mr. Subramaniam E.R. (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 28
Passed : 12
Failed : 15
28 participants took part. One withdrew due to health reasons. He should be considered for the next course as he is a good candidate.
The successful candidates were issued with the ‘C’ License Coaching Certificates whilst the rest with the Certificate of Attendance.


4.8. ‘B’ License Coaching Course In Hanoi, Vietnam (16 Jul – 5 Aug 1999) 
Instructors : Mr. R. Gopalkrishnan (Malaysia)
Assessor : Mr. Ron Smith (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 21
Passed : 11
Pro Passes : 6
Failed : 4
This was the first ‘B’ License Coaching Course to be held in Vietnam for coaches from the Club Teams and was very successfully completed.
The successful candidates were issued with Certificate of Merit whilst the rest with Certificate of Attendance.

4.9. ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Singapore, (19 Jul – 8 Aug 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Jita Singh (AFC)
No. of participants : 23
Passed : 7
Provisional pass : 6
Failed : 10
This first ‘B’ License Coaching Course held in Singapore was a success with the participants very committed towards their tasks and responsibilities as coaches.

4.10 ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Jakarta, Indonesia (19 Aug – 5 Sept 1999) 
Instructor : Mr. Bernhard Schumm (Indonesia)
No. of participants: 19
Passed : 12
Provisional Pass : 3
Failed : 4
The selected participants had very good playing and coaching background and they worked hard to obtain the desirous results
The successful candidates were issued with the Certificates of Merit.

4.11 ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (26 Aug – 12 Sept 1999) 
Instructor : Mr. Subramaniam E.R. (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 30
Passed : 17
Failed : 12
Dropped out : 1
The participants were from all over the Provinces and were ‘C’ License Certificate holders except for three of them who were current National players.
Successful candidates were issued with the Merit Certificates.

4.12 ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Singapore (6-17 Sept 1999) 
Instructor : Mr. Jita Singh (AFC)
No. of participants : 20
Passed : 9
Provisional Pass : 2
Failed : 9
The participants were not selected. They participated on a voluntary basis and the high failure rate could probably be attributed to the generally poor coaching standard of the individuals.

4.13 ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Bangkok, Thailand (15-25 Sept 1999) 
Instructor : Mr. R. Gopalkrishnan (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 23
Passed : 15
Failed : 8
The Course was successfully completed for participants from the 12 Provinces.

4.14 ‘C’ License Coaching in Brunei Darussalam (21-30 Nov 1999) 
Instructor : Mr. K. Sukumaran (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 16
Passed : 13
Failed : 03
The overall quality of the participants was average. The successful candidates were issued to the Award Certificates.

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Constitution

STATUTES OF ASEAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION

In the interpretation of the Statutes unless the context otherwise requires:-

1. “Federation” or “AFF” means “Persekutuan Bolasepak Asean” (Asean Football Federation).
2. “Asean” means Association of South East Asian Nations.
3. “FIFA” means Federation International de Football Association.
4. “AFC” means Asian Football Confederation.
5. “Members” means a National Association or controlling body for football within a country, which is affiliated to AFF.
6. “Council” means the Council of the Federation constituted in accordance with these statutes.
7. “Congress” means the supreme governing body of the Federation.

TITLE, MEMBERSHIP AND SECRETARIAT
Article 1

1. The title of the organisation shall be “Persekutuan Bolasepak Asean” (The Asean Football Federation).
2. Membership shall be open to all National Associations of countries which are members of Asean and are affiliated to FIFA. Only one Association shall be recognised in each country.
3. Members shall recognise one another as the Associations exclusively controlling football in their respective countries, to the exclusion of all others.
4. . The Secretariat of the Federation shall be at No. 33 Jalan SS3/76, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor DE.
5. The Annual Subscription shall be paid by the 31st March each year. Any member whose annual subscription is not paid by the above mentioned date shall be allowed to attend the Congress or Council Meetings but shall have no right to vote.

OBJECTS
Article 2

1. To associate with the Asean Secretariat in furtherance of the common objectives of Asean through cultural and sporting activities.
2. To promote the game of Association football in every way within the Asean region.
3. To promote friendly relationship among the officials and players of members by encouraging football matches at all levels and in all other appropriate ways.
4. To initiate and organise competitions, trainings and conference related to football in the Asean region.
5. To raise funds to finance activities of the AFF.
6. To purchase, hold or otherwise acquire any real property or any interest in the same which shall be for the benefit of the Federation, or calculated to promote or assist in the promotion of any of the objects of the Federation.
7. To improve develop, manage, mortgage, lease, let or sell any real or personal property of the Federation and to turn the same to profit and advantage in any way that the Council may deem advisable.
8. To do such things and apply such funds as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the above objects.
9. To make regulations and by laws as deemed necessary for the implementation of the objects of the Federation.
10. To form standing committees as deem necessary.

MEMBERS
Article 3

1. Members shall only be admitted by Congress. The Council of the Federation is empowered to grant provisional membership which shall be submitted to the next congress for ratification.
2. An association applying for membership shall submit a written application together with its statutes and regulations, to the Federation.
3. To application for membership shall contain the following undertakings:- 3.1. To conform to the Statutes, regulations and standing order of AFF. 3.2. To observe the Laws of the Game as laid down by the International Football Association Board.
4. When the application has been accepted, the delegate of the Association admitted shall be allowed to take part at once in the work of the Congress.
5. Each Association shall inform the Federation of the name and address of the person responsible for conducting, on its behalf, official correspondence.
6. The Congress may grant the title of Honorary President or Honorary Vice- President or Honorary Member to the persons for meritorious services rendered to the Federation. They shall be nominated by the Council. An Honorary President, Honorary vice-President or an Honorary Member shall be permitted to attend the Congress with the right to join in discussions, but not to vote.

LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
Article 4

1. The Congress shall be the Legislative Body.
2. The Council shall be the Executive Body.
3. The General Secretariat shall be the Administrative Body.
4. Standing Committees may be appointed by the Council to assist in its work as follows:
4.1 Emergency
4.1.1 The Emergency Committee shall consist of the President, 2 Vice-Presidents, Hon. Secretary and one more member appointed by the Council
4.1.2 The duties of the Emergency Committee shall consist of the following:
(i) To decide on behalf of the Council on all matters deemed urgent.
(ii) Decisions made by the Emergency Committee are deemed as final and shall be confirmed by the Council at its next meeting.
4.2 Finance
4.2.1 The Finance Committee shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a member of the Council and as many members deemed necessary
4.2.2 The Committee shall frame rules of financial procedures and shall regulate the income and expenditure of the Federation. It shall also advise the Council on the management of the Federation’s property.
4.2.3 The Committee shall prepare estimates of income and expenditure for specific projects approved by the Council.
4.3 Development
4.3.1 The Development Committee shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a member of the Council and four other members from different Member Countries.
4.3.2 The duties of the Committee shall be as follows:-
(iii) To make a schedule of development activities according to the needs of the Member Countries.
(iv) To outline the details of the activities.
(v) To recommend to the Council the subsidy for each type of activity.
(vi) To report from the Council from time to time on the implementation of the activities and their effectiveness.
(vii) To undertake any other details given by the Council in the field of football development.
4.4 Competitions
4.4.1 The Competitions Committee shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a member of the Council and four other members from different Member Countries.
4.4.2 The duties of the Competitions Committee shall be as follows:-
(i) To discuss and plan the different types of competitions for the Federation and make suitable recommendations to the Council.
(ii) To make site visits whenever necessary for the selection of suitable venues for the competitions.
(iii) To formulate the Rules and Regulations for each type of competition.
(iv) To supervise the organization of the competitions.
(v) To undertake any other duties given by the Council in the field of competitions
4.5 Media
4.5.1 The Media Committee shall consist of a Chairman who shall be a member of the Council and four other members, 2 of which shall be from the Host Country of the Tiger Cup and a member from AML and the AFF Media Officer.
4.5.2 The duties of the Committee shall be as follows:-
(i) To deal with all matters relating to media relations.
(ii) To facilitate dissemination of information and news for the whole Asean region.
(iii) To handle all media relations during AFF Competitions.
(iv) To supervise and enhance the AFF Website and deal with all matters relating to it.
(v) To undertake any other duties given by the Council in the field of Media.

CONGRESS
Article 5

1. The Congress, the supreme governing body of the AFF shall be held every two years.
2. The Council may at any time call an Extraordinary Congress of the Federation. At the written request of three or more members of the Federation,the Council must convene an Extraordinary Congress within three months of such request.
3. The place, date and agenda of any Extraordinary Congress must be notified to all members at least one month before it is due to take place.

Article 6

1. Each member shall have the right to one vote and be entitled to be represented by two delegates who may take part in the discussions.
2. The names of the delegates must be sent to the Hon. Secretary before the opening of the congress. The one having the right to vote must be indicated.Should this delegate leave the conference at any time during the congress, he shall be replaced by the representative next on the list of delegates drawn up by the National Association concerned.
3. Only the delegates present and entitled to vote shall decide any questions put to vote.
4. No delegate shall be allowed to represent more than one Member.
5. Voting by letter or proxy is not allowed. 6. Delegates to the Congress must be “bona fide” members of the affiliated Association they represent and be subjects of the country represented by the Association.

Article 7

1. The date and place of a Congress must be notified to the Member Associations by registered letter posted two months in advance.
2. The agenda, specifying the nature of the business to be transacted, the report of the Hon. Secretary, the balance sheet and the auditors’ report must be sent to the Associations by registered letter and posted one month before the date of the Congress.
3. All proposals and questions to be submitted to congress by Member Associations must be sent to the Secretariat of the AFF not later than 45 days before the month in which the aforesaid Congress is to be held. Only those items included in the agenda may be discussed.
4. In cases of urgency, congress may deal with matters submitted after the above closing date, provided it is agreed upon by three-fourths of the number of votes recorded.
5. The names of candidates for the presidency of the Federation may be submitted by any Member Association and must reach the Secretariat two months before the opening date of the Congress. A retiring President shall be eligible for re-election. The names of all candidates must be forwarded by the Secretariat to all the National Associations at least one month before the Congress.

Article 8

1. The agenda of the Ordinary Congress shall include the following items:-
1.1 An Address by the President.
1.2 Confirmation of the Minutes of the preceding Congress.
1.3 Confirmation of the report covering the period since the preceding Congress.
1.4 Confirmation of the balance sheet, receipts and expenditure account.
1.5 Admission and/or resignation of National Associations.
1.6 Consideration of proposals for alteration to the Statutes and Regulations and Standing Orders of the Congress.
1.7 Questions from Members and all other matters the Council wishes to propose. (Such questions shall be submitted in writing to the Council in accordance with Article 7 para 3 of the Statutes).
1.8 Election of the President, two Vice-Presidents, Hon. Secretary cum Hon. Treasurer.
1.9 Appointment of Auditors to examine and certify the accounts of the Federation.
2. In the case of an Extraordinary Congress the notice of the meeting shall include the Agenda. No items, other than those included on the Agenda may be discussed.
3. If half an hour after the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present, the members present shall have the power to proceed with the business of the day but shall not have the power to alter the rules of the Federation or make decisions affecting the whole membership.

Article 9

1. Congress alone may alter the Statutes, Regulations and Standing Orders of the Congress of the Federation.
2. A proposed alteration in the Statutes may only be put to vote if it has been submitted by one Member, supported by another, or by the Council.
3. In order to be able to obtain a decision on alteration to the Statutes, a Congress must be attended by at least half of the affiliated Members, but a vote may be taken, even if at any time some of the delegates of these Members have left the conference hall.
4. To be adopted, the alteration must receive the approval of three-fourths of the votes given by the delegates present and entitled to vote.
5. Any alteration to the Regulations and By-Laws of the Congress may be proposed by one affiliated Association only or by the Executive Committee.
6. Alterations to the Statutes shall be forwarded to the Registrar of Societies within 60 days of being passed by the Congress. Such alterations shall take effect from the date of their approval by the Registrar of Societies.
7. The quorum for the Congress, Extra-ordinary Congress and Council Meetings shall be at least half of the affiliated members who are eligible to vote.

Article 10

1. Voting for the election shall be by secret ballot.
2. Other decisions, when voting is necessary, shall be taken by a show of hands. If this method of voting does not result in a definite majority in favour of a proposal, the vote shall be taken by calling the roll, countries being called in English alphabetical order.
3. For the election of the President of the Federation, two-thirds of the votes recorded in the first ballot are necessary. In a second ballot and any subsequent ballots which may be necessary, an absolute majority of the votes recorded is sufficient.
4. Other decisions shall be taken by a simple majority of the votes recorded. With the exception of the following matters which require the approval of three-fourths of the votes recorded:-
4.1 Alterations or additions to the Statutes (See Art.9).
4.2 Additions to the Agenda of the Congress.
4.3 Expulsion of member(s) from the Federation.
4.4 Dissolution of the Federation.
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SECRETARIAT

Kirana Edi Owi
Honorary Secretary

Asean Football Federation
36, Jalan Sulamain
Kelong Hoki
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Malaysia

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