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TMJ congratulates Ghani, new FAM exco

PETALING JAYA: The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has congratulated newly elected FA of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and the new executive committee line-up following their mandate at the national body’s extraordinary congress on Thursday.

TMJ congratulates Ghani, new FAM exco

On Thursday, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, expressed his congratulations to newly elected FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and the new executive committee. The Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) owner conveyed his support for the incoming leadership, stating that the delegates had clearly backed them to guide Malaysian football forward.

Tunku Ismail shared his message on his official X account, accompanied by a photograph of himself, Ghani, and FAM honorary president Tan Sri Hamidin Amin. Ghani, currently the president of the Malaysian Football League (MFL), was elected to serve as FAM president for the remainder of the 2025-2029 term during the national body's second extraordinary congress in Petaling Jaya.

Upon his election, Ghani announced his decision to relinquish his position as MFL president to concentrate on addressing governance concerns, restoring public trust, and implementing recommendations from the Asian Football Confederation.

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