The Sultan of Selangor was angry at the decision of the MFL sentence
SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed his disappointment and deep sorrow with the decision of members of the Malaysian Football League (MFL) as well as members of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), especially FAM President Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin regarding the case of Selangor FC’s absence. to the Sumbangsih match, last May 10.
Berita Harian reported, in a statement, His Majesty was also surprised because Hamidin did not speak seriously even though he was previously the former Secretary General of the Selangor Football Association (FAS) from 1995 to 2013 and experienced in the Selangor football arena as well as a recipient of the honor of Dato’ Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (D.S.I.S.) from His Majesty.
“I am very angry with this latest decision of the MFL which I consider irresponsible, made without courtesy, inhumane, and does not show concern for the tyranny that occurs.
“On May 5, a life-threatening crime of acid attack happened to Selangor and Malaysian football icon, Faisal Halim. Several other incidents of attacks against professional football players also occurred in the same week.
“Because of that, I have already given permission to the Selangor FC side to send a request for the postponement of the Sumbangsih Cup match because the Selangor FC players are still in a state of trauma and fear.
“However, the MFL has rejected the request for postponement and awarded a 3-0 victory and the Sumbangsih championship to the opponent,” said the Sultan of Selangor.
Through the order, His Majesty also expressed the view that the punishment imposed, which is a fine of RM100,000, compensation for the loss borne by the host and MFL, a deduction of three points and the punishment of playing the match (LS14) without spectators is absurd and extremely excessive considering that the victory has already been was also given to the opposing team.
“I have been involved in the local football arena since 1968 when FAS was led by Datuk Seri Harun Idris until I retired in 1990, and in that period I have never seen the situation like it is now.
“Sports, which should be a platform of unity between multiple races and people, has now been tainted with violence. Worse still, MFL and FAM have not seriously spoken up and taken the necessary precautionary measures regarding the aspect of violence and cruelty that happened to the players- players,” he said.
According to the Sultan of Selangor, his majesty is also strange because MFL and FAM do not show sympathy and compassion towards the persecuted parties in this issue.
“It must be remembered that what happened will not only tarnish the credibility of football in this country, but can also kill the spirit and direction of the Selangor FC team.
“I currently only play the role of Patron in FAS. However, if I am the leader of FAS and Selangor FC, I will not hesitate to withdraw the Selangor team from the Super League for a certain period of time,” said Sultan Sharafuddin.
In the meantime, Sultan Sharafuddin also reminded MFL to make decisions carefully.
According to His Majesty, football is a sport that is loved and unites Malaysians based on a high level of sportsmanship.
“These extreme actions of the MFL do not symbolize this spirit at all and will only damage the image of the local football industry and the public’s support for this sport we love. I remind the MFL, make decisions carefully,” he said.