Ex-FAM VP tells delegates to put football ahead of self-interest
KUALA LUMPUR: Former FA of Malaysia (FAM) vice-president Datuk Azhar Jamaluddin has urged voting delegates to put the interests of Malaysian football ahead of personal and political considerations when they elect the governing body’s new leadership on Sept 17.
Former FA of Malaysia vice-president Datuk Azhar Jamaluddin urged voting delegates to prioritize Malaysian football's interests over personal and political considerations when electing the governing body's new leadership on September 17. The Perak FA president emphasized that the future of national football would hinge on delegates choosing candidates based on their merit, competence, and commitment to developing the sport.
He called for delegates to thoroughly assess all candidates, regardless of whether they are long-serving figures or newcomers, as long as they are dedicated to building the nation's football and prioritizing its interests above self-interest. Azhar also stressed that the new leadership must consider the broader football ecosystem, particularly development at state and district levels, rather than solely focusing on the professional game.
This call for comprehensive leadership comes as candidates and potential alliances are shaping up ahead of the upcoming FAM elective congress.
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