At the request of President Dato’ Seri Lee Tian Hock, the legacy of Malaysian women’s basketball legend Annie Goh has been recognized by FIBA. Her memorabilia has been placed in FIBA’s Basketball Museum at their headquarters. This is a proud moment for Malaysian basketball.
During the visit to FIBA headquarters, President remarked:
“I would like to take a moment to honour a renowned figure in Malaysian basketball, the late Miss Annie Goh Koon Gee. She was a shining example of the passion, dedication, and talent that we aspire to nurture in our younger generation.
Annie Goh made her international debut at the inaugural FIBA Asian Women’s Championship in Seoul, Korea in 1965 at the age of 20, where she finished among the top four scorers. Three years later, at the second edition of the tournament held in Taipei, Taiwan, she was named the MVP. She repeated this achievement in 1970 when she led Malaysia to the Semi-Finals during the tournament hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 1968, Goh was named the Best Female Athlete in Malaysia, making her the only basketball player ever to receive this honour. Annie Goh inspired countless players with her skill, sportsmanship, and unwavering commitment to the game.
Annie Goh passed away in 2015 at the age of 70. She remained single throughout her life, dedicating herself entirely to basketball.
Her remarkable legacy will live on, and I sincerely thank FIBA for allowing her memorabilia to be placed in the FIBA Museum. We honour Annie Goh’s memory as a reminder of the heights Malaysian basketball can reach, and we continue to strive toward those goals.”
