{
  "id": 5333919,
  "title": "Shahril promises transparent governance in bid to fix troubled FAM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/shahril-promises-transparent-governance-in-bid-to-fix-troubled-fam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:53:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1525175/shahril-promises-transparent-governance-bid-fix-troubled-fam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: In his push to become the president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Seri Dr Shahril Mokhtar has vowed to usher in a new era of open and transparent governance. The statement came as the national body prepares to elect its leader for the 2025-2029 term, with Shahril and Malaysian Football League president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan locked in a contest for the position. The election is slated to take place on September 17, with former president Tan Sri Hamidin Amin declining to run.\n\nAcknowledging that the current leadership style has led FAM to its lowest point, Shahril has emphasized his readiness to make tough decisions for the long-term benefit of Malaysian football rather than seeking the position for personal gain. He has cited the recent findings from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) report, which asserts that FAM is at a critical juncture and demands urgent reforms.\n\nBoasting over three decades of experience in corporate management and football administration, Shahril is confident that his expertise will aid him in steering FAM through the transition. The executive boasts a stellar career, having held key roles such as group managing director at Destini Bhd, independent non-executive chairman of EVD Bhd, and group managing director of Prasarana Malaysia Bhd. In football, Shahril currently serves as the deputy president of the FA of Selangor, where he contributed to the professionalization of the club's administration and technical setup under the guidance of Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. As the presidential race is a two-way contest, Shahril is focusing his campaign on transparency, strengthened governance, and the willingness to make difficult decisions to ensure FAM's future success.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Corporate leader Datuk Seri Dr Shahril Mokhtar has launched his bid for the FA of Malaysia (FAM) presidency, describing the national body as having reached an all-time low.",
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}