Shahril accepts defeat in FAM race, rules out legal action
PETALING JAYA: FA of Selangor (FAS) deputy president Datuk Seri Dr. Shahril Mokhtar has accepted defeat in the FA of Malaysia (FAM) presidential race.
Selangor FA deputy president Dr. Shahril Mokhtar has conceded defeat in the FAM presidential race and ruled out any legal action. Despite procedural issues raised during the extraordinary congress, FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan won 20 of the 25 total affiliate votes. The congress faced challenges when FAS disputed the eligibility of FAM Electoral Committee chairman Prof Dr Abdullah Mohamad Said due to missing legal qualifications.
AFC General Secretary Windsor Paul John clarified that while the congress could proceed, affiliates could still appeal if there were procedural flaws in the appointment. Shahril, in a statement to reporters, stated he would not pursue legal action, focusing instead on ensuring the elected executive committee performs well and operates transparently.
He expressed hope that the remainder of the FAM executive committee remains unchanged and emphasized the need for a cultural shift in the work culture to benefit the nation's football. Shahril, who remains committed to football, affirmed his continued involvement at the state and club levels.
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