FIFA Accredits 23 Local Referees as FIFA Referees
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced that 23 local referees have been selected by FIFA’s International Referees Panel to be registered as FIFA Referees this year.
Male Referees
The list of 19 male officials includes six referees, eight assistant referees, three futsal referees, and two beach soccer referees. The six referees who have been selected are:
- Mohd Nazmi Nasaruddin, a FIFA referee since 2016
- Razlan Joffri Ali (since 2018)
- Tuan Mohd Yaasin Tuan Mohd Hanafiah (since 2020)
- Usaid Jamal (since 2022)
- Kamil Zakaria (since 2024)
- Izzul Fikri Kamaruzaman, who is newly listed this year
The assistant referees are:
- Zairul Khalil Tan
- Muazi Zainal Abidin
- Arif Shamil Abd Rasid
- Farhan Abdul Aziz
- Shafiq Ahmad Said
- Nadziran Aziz
- Kesava Raj
- Saharudin Isahak
The futsal referees are:
- Helday Idang
- Norafendy Norhayalan
- Faiz Jamaluddin
The two beach soccer referees are:
- Amirul Aizat Lodin
- Syahir Shaharul Nizam, who have been registered since 2023
Female Referees
The four female officials listed by FIFA are:
- Ain Izzaty Zainal as a main referee (since 2024)
- Nur Akmal Anuar and Munirah Ha Ali (assistant referees)
- Atikah Janah (futsal referee)
FIFA Accreditation Aligns with FAM’s Strategic Plan
"This latest development aligns with Phase 2 of FAM’s F:30 Strategic Plan 2023-2026, aimed at producing more FIFA-accredited referees, including female referees," the statement added.
Conclusion
The accreditation of 23 local referees by FIFA’s International Referees Panel is a significant milestone for the Football Association of Malaysia, marking a major step towards producing more international-standard referees in the country. This achievement demonstrates the country’s commitment to developing its football infrastructure and improving the quality of its refereeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many local referees have been selected by FIFA’s International Referees Panel?
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What is the breakdown of male and female referees selected by FIFA?
19 male officials (6 referees, 8 assistant referees, 3 futsal referees, and 2 beach soccer referees) and 4 female officials (1 referee, 2 assistant referees, and 1 futsal referee) - What is the purpose of FIFA’s accreditation of local referees?
To produce more FIFA-accredited referees, including female referees, in line with FAM’s F:30 Strategic Plan 2023-2026.