1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT
Formerly known as the SEAP (South East Asian Peninsular) Games, the inaugural event was first held in 1959. The countries which took part were Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, South Vietnam and Laos with just 12 sports being competed. Based on the recently introduced system of rotation, the next host of the SEA Games in 2017 should have been Brunei with Malaysia scheduled for 2019. However, Brunei stated recently that they are not ready to host as yet for the next several editions.
After 16 long years, the SEA Games is back in Malaysia and the nation is in high spirits. Kuala Lumpur 2017 (KL2017) is the brand name of the 29th Southeast Asian Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games. The Southeast Asian Games will take place between 19th and 30th August 2017. The ASEAN Para Games will be held from September 17th to 23rd, 2017. There will be 4,888 athletes from 11 countries competing against each other in 39 sports categories and 404 events from 19th to 30th August.
This was the sixth time that Malaysia hosted the games and its first time since 2001. Previously, it had also hosted the 1965, 1971, 1977 and 1989 editions of the games. The theme of the Games is "Rising Together", signifying the coming of age for Southeast Asia as a community. It will be a proof that sports will not only play a big role in bringing all the citizens of Southeast Asia together in celebrating our achievements and commitment towards sports, but it will also uplift and inspire the entire region.
OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT
1. To promote and encourage the development of high performance sport and sport for all
2. To promote a healthy lifestyle and sporting culture in the region
3. To reflect the spirit of togetherness and unity among the people of the Southeast Asia through sports
4. To promote environmental awareness and sustainability practices to be shared and applied across different layers of society.
DETAILS
Date & Time: 19th until 30th August 2017 (SEA Games)
: 17th until 23rd September 2017 (ASEAN Para Games)
Location: Kuala Lumpur/Selangor/Putrajaya/Nilai/Terengganu/Kedah
Main venue: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Motto: "Rising Together" (Bangkit Bersama)
Athletes: 4,888
Sport Categories: 39
Events: 404 in 39 sports
Countries: 11
Organizer: Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia / Malaysian SEA Games Organising Committee
Website: http://www.kualalumpur2017.com.my/
EVENT’S FLOW AND CONCEPT
a. Date and time
The SEA Games has taken place between 19th and 30th August 2017. The ASEAN Para Games were held from September 17th to 23rd, 2017. The time was around 9 am in the morning until 11 o’clock.
b. Venue
The location for SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games were held in a few places such as Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah and Terengganu, Malaysia. Their main location were in Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. Below are the exact places for every sports that were played at Kuala Lumpur 2017 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games.
c. Program of the event
In Kuala Lumpur 2017 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games, there are programs that have been run beside than sports tournament to enhance the quality of the event itself and to create more fun and connection among each other. It also to welcome all the contingents from other countries and to enhance more their spirits with a healthy competition.
• Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremony of SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games was successfully held in Bukit Jalil National Stadium at 19th August 2017 at 8PM until 11PM which highlighted aspects of Malaysia's history and culture. The stadium's doors were opened at 4pm to allow people enough time to get to their seats before the pre-event program at 6pm. The official opening ceremony is scheduled to start at 8pm after the arrival of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and other dignitaries.
The ceremony was directed by film director Saw Teong Hin alongside the Memories Entertainment creative team with co-operation from the Malaysian Armed Forces. The time 20:17 was chosen to start the opening ceremony to mark the year 2017, the year which Malaysia hosted the 29th Southeast Asian Games. From marching bands to fireworks and an elaborate light show, Malaysia showcases well its culture, traditions, and modern tastes.
Opening ceremony of 29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games
(Kuala Lumpur 2017)
• Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was held in Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 30 August 2017. The closing ceremony coincided with the eve of the Malaysia's 60th Independence Day celebrations. Like the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony was directed by film director Saw Teong Hin alongside the Memories Entertainment creative team with co-operation from the Malaysian Armed Forces. Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak declared the SEA Games closed in a colorful ceremony at the National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, where the Games flag was passed to 2019 hosts the Philippines. Malaysia wrapped the Games with a record 145 gold medals, 92 silver and 86 bronze. Thailand ended second in the overall medal haul with 72 gold, 86 silver and 88 bronze, while Singapore was fourth overall with 57 gold, 58 silver and 73 bronze.
Closing Ceremony of 29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games
(Kuala Lumpur 2017)
• The Rising Together Baton Run
This baton run is all about to promote the Kuala Lumpur 2017 (29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games) among the participating Southeast Asia countries. It also to promote a healthy lifestyle and sporting culture in the region and to reflect the spirit of togetherness and unity among the people of the Southeast Asia through sports. The baton run was held in 5th May until 13th May (Kuala Lumpur 2017). The run will be for a distance of 10 kilometers on average and covering 10 capital cities of the SEA Region which is Malacanang Palace in the Philippines, Singapore Lion in Singapore, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Brunei Darussalam and That Luang in Lao PDR. For baton, Royal Selangor is the designer of the baton that will be used in the Rising Together Baton Run. The baton which comes together with its box will be up for sale by Royal Selangor for RM1,480.00 per piece.
SEA Games KL2017 Baton
The Rising Together Baton Run 2017
• Kuala Lumpur Torch Run
Torch Run in SEA Games & ASEAN Para Games has traverse the country from the 14th of May 2017 in Johor and end in Kuala Lumpur on the 12th of August 2017. The main objectives for this program is to provide an opportunity for Malaysians to express support for the athletes and the games, which aims to be the best yet organized.
The Torch Run will travel through selected iconic places across Malaysia, making the run unique as this has never been done before in the history of the SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games. One of an excited things was this unique run is free entry and all Malaysian are welcome to be part of Torch Run 2017. There are about 218 runners has taken a part in the run.
Kuala Lumpur Torch Run 2017
• Green Games
The Malaysia Organising Committee (MASOC) has launched the KL2017 Green Initiative for the 29th SEA Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games (Kuala Lumpur 2017) in a ceremony held at Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. The launch of the Green Initiative was held to announce the campaign plan, introduce the Green Partners and showcase several green activation programs for KL2017. This program will help to promote environmentally sustainable practices to be shared and applied across different layers of society during the events. There are five small program or Green Initiatives under Green Games which is energy management, waste management, transport management, outreach and engagement and tree planting.
Energy management
Indicating how and where energy consumption and costs can be reduced and the target is to improve energy efficiency at the venues by 15%
Waste management
Recycling bins will be provided at the venues to encourage waste separation and to recover recyclable materials. The target is to reduce waste going to landfills by 30%. It also to encourage people to reduce packaging waste by bringing their own water bottles and food containers and avoid from littering, reduce food waste and separate waste correctly at the recycling station
Transport management
Publics will be encouraged to take the LRT, MRT, monorail, buses or car transport services instead of driving to the venues. This is to reduce carbon emissions and to minimize traffic congestion during the main event. The organizer of the event also provide bus shuttle during the opening and closing ceremony and free bike sharing services to and from LRT/MRT stations.
Outreach and engagement
This initiative is to reach all key partners engaged in the planning and implementation of the relevant green initiatives. They also provide an ongoing online and mainstream media campaigns to promote recycling and use of public transport.
Tree planting
Trees will be replanted in destroyed or degraded forests after the games. The tree planting is to aims to offset the Games’ carbon footprint and to create a collection of rare and endangered trees.
d. Stakeholders
Every events need their own stakeholders for moving that events more successful. In SEA Games & ASEAN Para Games, there are plenty of sponsors as their stakeholders to help them reduce all the expenses and costs and to make a connection with each other. These are the sponsors of 29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games (Kuala Lumpur 2017).
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
1.2 BACKGROUND OF ORGANIZER
Organizer of Kuala Lumpur 2017 Sea Games & ASEAN Para Games:
Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia / Malaysian SEA Games Organising Committee
The Malaysia Organising Committee (MASOC) for Kuala Lumpur 2017 will be headed by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, as its advisor. Minister of Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Brigadier General Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar and OCM President Y.A.M. Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Jaafar are the Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively. As the Chairman, Yang Berhormat Brigadier General Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar will oversee the entire organisation of the Games. The Malaysia Organising Committee (MASOC) will be supported by 15 sub-committees which were formed earlier in 2015. This great event was collaborated and supported with Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia abbreviated KBS (Kementerian Belia dan Sukan) is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for youth, sports, recreation, leisure, stadium, youth development, youth organization. Formened in 1987, they already have 3,817 employees in Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) was experienced a previous SEA Games & ASEAN Para Games in 1965, 1971, 1977, 1989, 2001 and the latest one is 2017.
Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Malaysia,
Menara KBS
No 27, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62570 Putrajaya
Tel: +603-8871 3333 / 3000
Fax: +603-8888 8770
Website: http://www.kbs.gov.my/my/
Email: webmaster@kbs.gov.my
Malaysia Organizing Committee (MASOC)
Kompleks Sukan Negara Bukit Jalil,
57000 Seri Petaling
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60 3-8071 2017
Website: https://kualalumpur2017.com.my
These are an organisation chart for Malaysia Organising Committee (MASOC) in Kuala Lumpur 2017 Sea Games & ASEAN Para Games:
1.3 RISK OBSERVATION
a. The first incident is happened on August 19 2017 where our Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister, Khairy Jamaludin has apologized to Indonesian over a mistake on the Indonesian flag in a booklet on the Kuala Lumpur Sea Games 2017. As everyone already know, the Indonesian flag was appeared upside down where it makes all the Indonesian citizens mad and pissed as the flag is a symbol of pride even though the mistake was purely intentionally. Indonesia’s flag has a red stripe above a white stripe, but it was printed the other way where the white stripe is on the top, making it look like the flag of Poland. Within hours it happened, Malaysian Foreign Minister, Anifah Aman also apologizes to the government and people of Indonesian for the “unexpected” error. Besides that, Khairy Jamaludin also said the mistake will be corrected and a new guide book will be sent to the games. Even after being apologizes by our Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, Khairy Jamaludin to Indonesia, they still not too happy as dozens of Malaysian websites were hacked by Indonesian hacker group called the ExtremeCrew with the message "Bendera Negaraku Bukanlah Mainan” and there was even a protest outside the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta as a NGO known as Laskar Merah Putih called for an end to diplomatic relations between the two nations.
b. Next, on Monday 21 August 2017 at the Stadium Shah Alam, two Myanmar fans were violently beaten up outside the stadium after a football match between Malaysia and Myanmar. It happened near to the Bazarena parking lot where a group of men believed that they are the Malaysian fans attacked the two victims. The Myanmar fans were punched and kicked in the face and body. Some also stole their phones and money. One of the fans was admitted due to extent of his injuries and the other one is on treatment. The organizing committee said in a statement that the incident is “highly regrettable”. "Fans are urged to refrain from chanting offensive religious or racial slurs at all times," they added. To make sure the other fans safety, with the help of Lovely Heart members they escorted the remaining fans back home.
c. Third case is local football supporters chanted an anthem containing the words "Singapore anjing (dog)" Malaysians were slammed as poor hosts after football fans chanted derogatory words during a football match between Malaysia and Singapore at the Shah Alam Stadium, 16 August 2017. Chants of "kami turun ke Shah Alam, satu jiwa sokong Malaysia, Singapore anjing dibunuh saja" (we come to Shah Alam, united in supporting Malaysia, Singapore dogs can be killed) can be heard in the viral videos of the incident on social media. Singaporeans are understandably upset and voiced out in the social media, Twitter saying that the fans are displaying a lack of sportsmanship and morals despite their team winning the game.
1.4 (a) REVIEW OF RISK OBSERVATION
In the first case, Indonesian flag was printed wrongly as it is appeared upside down on the booklet of Kuala Lumpur 2017 SEA Games. Not only that, Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi as Indonesian side voiced his dissatisfaction from that incident through his social media, Twitter. Indonesia appears to have taken particular offense because the guidebook was distributed to VIPs at Saturday’s opening ceremony and only its flag was shown incorrectly. This has been done wrong from our Malaysia side because it is comes from the organizer of SEA Games for this season. Organizer of SEA Games this season which is Malaysia has accepted that this was their own mistake and carelessness that happened accidentally in an open international event. They might be not seeing carefully the flag before printed it out. The action of Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi should not posted through social media because it caused a lot of negatives and unhealthy feedback from Malaysia and Indonesia. This is also will drop the great spirits for Malaysia and Indonesia’s contingents to compete in a healthy way.
Next case, a quite big fight was happened between Myanmar and Singapore fans after Myanmar and Malaysia’s football match. This incident happened at Stadium Shah Alam in front of crowded people. This unexpectedly incident was put a shame on our country, Malaysia since it was gone viral on the social media. It is not only because the fight comes from our own residents, but also because Malaysia is the host for this year. It affected Malaysia as the victims in an injured conditions. We as host SEA Games 2017 should not show this rude actions in front of our important guests. It caused a lot of bad impacts towards Malaysia.
At football match between Malaysia and Singapore, local football supporters chanted an anthem containing the words "Singapore anjing (dog)". This incident were seeing as a very rude actions towards Singapore fans. This is one of the actions that will destroy the friendship and between our country and neighbor country, Singapore. It also will break the ties between two nations and seeing our country as not supporting each other in an international events like this. It supposedly will be a healthy tournament but some netizens destroy it with some immature actions.
1.4 (b) RECOMMENDED HOW TO AVOID, OVERCOME OR REDUCE THE IMPACT OF THE ISSUES
About an Indonesia flag, the best solution to overcome this issue is to apologize to all the Indonesian as this unexpected issues make Indonesia feels so downgraded since the flag is the most important thing that represent the country itself. As what our Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia did as he apologize to the Minister of Youth and Sport Indonesia, Imam Nahrawi and all the Indonesia on what is happened and he will make sure the mistake will be corrected and a new guide book will be sent to the games. This actions will reduce their madness and sadness about that issues. Not only that, to avoid this happen in the future, they have to recheck carefully the booklet first before printed it out.
A big fight between Myanmar and Malaysia, we as a host SEA Games 2017 should warn them to not do such actions anymore and give them a penalty to avoid from this incidents to happen again. Incidents like this always happen every time there are any football match between other countries. The police or the organizer need to put more securities inside and outside the stadium for them to watch all the supporters easily. They also can let Malaysia fans or other country fans walk out from the stadium first. This is to avoid from encounter with each other. The police can warn them and this action will seriously put them in jail if this incident happen again.
What we can do to overcome this issues are to put more securities or police around them and warn them to remain silent if they chanted a sensitive or nonsense issues. Other than that, this kind of case will always go viral or go too fast on the internet by uploading them to the social media like Twitter, Instagram or websites. We can overcome this case to remain lay low by not uploading it on the internet to avoid from spreading too much or create a fake story.
1.4 RISK FORECAST
First, in this particular event traffic congestion might happen. This is because there are 21 roads will be closed for the closing ceremony of SEA games where it will lead to longer trip times because these drivers need to find another alternative route. Slower speeds and increasing of vehicles queuing will happen in a certain area especially to those who live in Kuala Lumpur. This will lead to other problems such as more potential accidents happen and people will not obey the rules of traffic.
Second, an accident involving our cyclist for cycling events also need to be taken into a consideration as it is one of things that might happen if there is no safety taken. This is because, the probability for accident related to cycling is high and if this happens our players won’t get to perform well and some of them might face serious injury.
Next, management of SEA Games also needs to be cautious regarding the ticket sales. There are certain irresponsible individual that take a granted for the ticket that have been sold out by selling it back but with higher prices. This issue may lead to fans fighting out because we know the demand to come to this event is higher because it is not an every year event and luckily this year, Malaysia is chosen to be an organizer.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are always have a risk in the small event or big event. Risk is something that we cannot avoid it even we have look carefully in every single things. It is unexpected things that happen during the event. Small or big risk are, we should not take it easy because it will give an impacts towards an event if we did not solve it well. For example, Indonesian flag issue. If we as a host for 29th SEA Games & ASEAN Para Games (Kuala Lumpur 2017) did not apologize to Indonesia, this will make them more angry and the good relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia will be affected. The crisis that happened between two big nations will affected the whole country such as economy, politics and many more. Risk cannot be avoided but we can overcome or reduce the risk with a rational actions. We need to identify the risk from all aspects and where it comes from and then we find the right solution to solve. Always think a rational actions for a long term rather than take it easy or only think the solution that only last for a short term.
References
1. http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5079371/myanmar-fans-beaten-sea-games/
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3. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/malaysia-wraps-sea-games-2017-with-grand-closing-ceremony-9171498
4. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/07/262171/1000-green-volunteers-help-keep-kl2017-environmentally-friend
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APPENDIX
Opening Ceremony of 29th SEA Games & 9th ASEAN Para Games (Kuala Lumpur 2017)
Closing Ceremony of 29th SEA Games & 9th ASEAN Para Games (Kuala Lumpur 2017)
Green Games: Bin-It-Right one of the Green Initiatives for waste management
Initiatives of Green Games for SEA Games & ASEAN Para Games (Kuala Lumpur 2017)