Candidates with poor track records will be a liability to FAM, warns ex-exco member
Christopher Raj says those who failed to resolve basic issues should not offer themselves for election.
Former FAM executive member Christopher Raj cautioned that electing underperforming officials to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) would only harm the organization and its leader. Speaking on Bernama TV's Ruang Bicara, Raj urged candidates with poor records, such as unresolved salary arrears and statutory contributions, to reconsider their bids for the upcoming September 17 FAM Congress.
He argued that bringing ineffective individuals into the national body would only worsen the situation for the president, as they would struggle to contribute effectively at the higher level. Raj emphasized that the election was crucial, as the new leadership must swiftly steer national football out of its current struggles. He reminded delegates that their choice would shape FAM's future, particularly following recent investigations by FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Meanwhile, Malaysian Sports Writers Association (SAM) president Norismadi Abd Manap echoed the concern, stating that the new leadership must set clear priorities, whether related to national squad performance, governance, or grassroots development. Fans are demanding immediate results, and Norismadi noted the tight race between presidential candidates Ab Ghani Hassan and Shahril Mokhtar, highlighting the delegates' heavy responsibility in choosing the right leader to steer FAM out of its current predicament.
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