{
  "id": 5495224,
  "title": "Ex-FAM president Hamidin rules out return for sake of ‘football’s future’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ex-fam-president-hamidin-rules-out-return-for-sake-of-footballs-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:52:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/04/ex-fam-president-hamidin-rules-out-return-for-sake-of-football-s-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former FAM president Hamidin Amin has ruled out a return to the post, prioritising the future of Malaysian football over a resurgence in his leadership role. Despite reportedly receiving the most nominations and majority support from affiliates, Hamidin stated that the decision was not an easy one. He expressed deep appreciation for the support he received, but after careful consideration of FAM's interests and the sport's future, he believed his decision would pave the way for a new era while preserving the organisation he holds dear. Hamidin emphasised that his primary concern now is ensuring a smooth leadership transition, allowing the next leadership to concentrate on building Malaysia's football future. The FAM presidency contest saw Malaysian Football League president Ab Ghani Hassan facing off against Football Association of Selangor deputy president Shahril Mokhtar, with additional contests for the two vice-president roles and executive committee seats representing state football associations and clubs.",
  "summary": "Hamidin Amin says this will allow the national footballing body to enter a new era and continue moving forward.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Sport : Hamidin Rules Out Return As FAM President For Malaysian Football's Future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/sport-hamidin-rules-out-return-as-fam-president-for-malaysian",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:30:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ex-FAM president Hamidin rules out return for sake of ‘football’s future’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ex-fam-president-hamidin-rules-out-return-for-sake-of-footballs-future-5498219",
        "published": "2026-09-04T04:52:55.000Z"
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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."
}