{
  "id": 5474270,
  "title": "Hamidin shuts door on return to FAM top post",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/hamidin-shuts-door-on-return-to-fam-top-post",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:49:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1525454/hamidin-shuts-door-return-fam-top-post"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Hamidin Amin has ruled out a surprising comeback as the FAM president, stating he has declined nominations to vie for the national body's top position. Despite receiving the most nominations and sweeping backing from affiliates, Hamidin's decision to decline leaves the race for Malaysia's football leadership a clear contest between MFL chief Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan and FAS deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Shahril Mokhtar. In a statement, Hamidin expressed regret to those who had backed his return, acknowledging the trust and support placed in him by FAM affiliates and football fans. He emphasized that accepting the presidency could exacerbate divisions at a time when the sport needs stability. Hamidin believes this move ensures FAM's future is focused and forward-moving, as he aims to oversee a seamless leadership transition and ensure stability before the election.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Hamidin Amin has shut the door on a sensational return as FA of Malaysia (FAM) president, revealing that he has declined nominations to contest the national body’s top post.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tan Sri Hamidin Amin declines FAM presidency despite most nominations.",
    "He regrets accepting presidency would worsen divisions in sport.",
    "Hamidin aims for stable leadership transition ahead of election."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hamidin's decision to decline the FAM presidency clears the way for a new leader, allowing for a potentially more stable transition and avoiding exacerbation of divisions within the organisation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}