Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Executive Committee Election: List of Candidates to be Announced by End of January
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is set to hold its Executive Committee election for the 2025-2029 term, with the list of candidates to be announced by the end of January.
Congress Notice and Nomination Forms Emailed to Affiliates
FAM Secretary-General Datuk Noor Azman Rahman confirmed that the congress notice and nomination forms were emailed to all affiliates yesterday, with a submission deadline of January 16. The election is scheduled to take place during FAM’s congress on February 15.
Integrity Screening Process for Candidates
The candidates will undergo an integrity screening process before the final list of eligible contenders is revealed. "We’ve sent out the emails, but affiliates must still collect the original nomination forms. Most have already done so at Wisma FAM yesterday, with only four yet to collect theirs. All completed forms must be submitted by January 16," said Noor Azman.
Collaboration with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malaysian Department of Insolvency, and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)
Once submitted, the list will be screened in collaboration with the MACC, the Malaysian Department of Insolvency, and the PDRM.
18 FAM Affiliates Eligible to Submit Nominations
Currently, 18 FAM affiliates are eligible to submit nominations, following the recent suspension of the Perlis Football Association (PFA) and the Kelantan Football Association (KAFA).
Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin Not Seeking Re-Election as FAM President
Earlier this month, Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin announced he would not seek re-election as FAM president at the upcoming congress, ending his tenure that began in July 2018.
Suspension of PFA and KAFA Membership
PFA’s membership was suspended on December 4 for failing to comply with FIFA’s directive to settle overdue salaries and contractual compensation owed to its former Football Director Matt Holland. The suspension will remain in effect until PFA fulfills its payment obligations as instructed by FIFA. Separately, FAM announced yesterday that KAFA’s membership had also been suspended, effective immediately from Monday.
Conclusion
The FAM Executive Committee election is set to take place on February 15, with the list of candidates to be announced by the end of January. The election is expected to be a crucial event in the football community, with the winners set to shape the future of Malaysian football.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the list of candidates for the FAM Executive Committee election be announced?
A: The list of candidates will be announced by the end of January.
Q: What is the deadline for submitting nomination forms?
A: The deadline for submitting nomination forms is January 16.
Q: Who will be involved in the integrity screening process for candidates?
A: The candidates will undergo an integrity screening process in collaboration with the MACC, the Malaysian Department of Insolvency, and the PDRM.
Q: How many FAM affiliates are eligible to submit nominations?
A: 18 FAM affiliates are eligible to submit nominations.