{
  "id": 12118357,
  "title": "Shuhaily declines FAM integrity panel, citing heavy workload",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/shuhaily-declines-fam-integrity-panel-citing-heavy-workload",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:03:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1548250/shuhaily-declines-fam-integrity-panel-citing-heavy-workload"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Football Association Integrity Panel (FAM) recently announced that Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, the Director-General of the Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (AKPS), has declined an invitation to serve on the panel. Shuhaily, who was appointed as the deputy chairman of the FAM integrity committee, cited heavy workload and official duties in his decision. FAM confirmed his decision in a statement on Monday and expressed gratitude for his willingness to assist in improving the nation's football integrity. The governing body assured that the committee's operations would continue without delay and that they are committed to strengthening FAM's governance and integrity.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Just days after being named alongside Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay in a newly revamped FA of Malaysia (FAM) integrity panel, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has declined the role.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}