High Court Dismisses PFA’s Injunction Application Against FAM
KANGAR, Feb 7 (Bernama) — The Kangar High Court today dismissed an application by the Perlis Football Association (PFA) for an injunction to prevent the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) from conducting its 61st Congress scheduled to take place on Feb 15.
Injunction Rejected
This was confirmed by PFA president Zamri Ibrahim after the hearing of the application for the order which took place before Judge Dr Arik Sanusi Yeop Johari via Zoom.
"The injunction was rejected," Zamri told Bernama briefly via WhatsApp.
Arbitration Ordered
Meanwhile, on the PFA suit against FAM, Zamri said the judge ordered the suit to be referred for arbitration.
Background
In December last year, the PFA, as the plaintiff through Messrs Zamri Ibrahim & Co, filed an application for the injunction, naming 20 defendants, including FAM, its president Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin, vice-president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub and the Malaysian Sports Commissioner.
The PFA also filed a suit against FAM to challenge the decision to suspend the association as an affiliate of the parent body during the FAM Executive Committee Meeting on Dec 4, 2024.
FAM’s Statement
Meanwhile, FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman through FAM’s official Facebook page today said the court had also ordered the PFA to pay costs to FAM.
"The Kangar High Court today heard the Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) application against the Perlis Football Association (PFA) and ruled that the PFA’s case against FAM was dismissed.
"This is following the PFA’s application for an injunction order preventing FAM from proceeding with the FAM Congress scheduled to be held on Feb 15," he said.
Legal Representation
The FAM and FAM Exco were represented by lawyers Datuk Malik Imtiaz, Souren Ananthan, Yogan Sivam and M Rajkumaran.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Kangar High Court has dismissed the PFA’s application for an injunction against FAM, allowing the 61st FAM Congress to proceed as scheduled. The court has also ordered the PFA to pay costs to FAM.
FAQs
Q: What is the outcome of the PFA’s application for an injunction against FAM?
A: The Kangar High Court has dismissed the application, allowing FAM to proceed with its 61st Congress.
Q: What is the next step for the PFA?
A: The PFA will refer its suit against FAM to arbitration.
Q: Who will represent FAM in the arbitration process?
A: FAM will be represented by lawyers Datuk Malik Imtiaz, Souren Ananthan, Yogan Sivam and M Rajkumaran.
Q: What is the significance of this decision?
A: The decision allows FAM to proceed with its 61st Congress, which is a major event in Malaysian football.