KUALA LUMPUR – The National Sports Council (NSC) today said the funding costs for the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) delegation to the Paris Olympics was under the OCM’s responsibility.
In a statement today, the NSC also explained that the cost of financing OCM guests was borne by the parties concerned and did not involve government funds.
“OCM is only responsible for financing the costs involving athletes, coaches, OCM officers, the National Sports Institute and the operations of Malaysia House for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
“Funding costs for (the) OCM delegation are under the responsibility of OCM and for their guests they are paid by the parties concerned and do not involve government funds,” according to the statement.
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