Can Malaysian football ‘reset’? Mass resignations kick off debate about possible reboot
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The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) executive committee resigned en masse this week, citing a commitment to good governance and the long-term interests of Malaysian football. The resignations, effective immediately, were communicated to FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in a letter signed by FAM's secretary general, Noor Azman Rahman. Rahman will now oversee FAM's daily operations until further guidance from FIFA and the AFC. While former acting president Mohd Yusoff Mahadi presented the move as a way to protect the sport, critics argue that a true "reset" requires addressing allegations of forged eligibility documents and holding those responsible accountable. The resignations occurred in Malaysia, and the stated reason was to uphold institutional responsibility.
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