Hamidin Returns To FAM As Honorary President

SUBANG JAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Speculation over Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin’s return to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been put to rest following his appointment as honorary president during the association’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) today.

FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub, who chaired the meeting, said the appointment was based on Hamidin’s credibility, vast experience and significant contributions to the development of football both domestically and internationally over the past 30 years.

Speculation over Hamidin’s appointment as honorary president arose after he announced he would not defend his position as FAM president at the Election Congress in January.

“We do need Tan Sri’s presence, particularly given his extensive network with the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), Asian Football Confederation (AFC), as well as with government bodies and the private sector — we need those connections.

“His appointment as honorary president also adds value to the current leadership of FAM,” he said at a press conference after the 2025 FAM First EGM here today.

Mohd Joehari said there is no issue of overlapping powers between him as FAM president and Hamidin.

“Our roles are different. Tan Sri’s function is more advisory, and he also serves as an ambassador for FAM.

“Like I said, it’s not a matter of overshadowing or anything like that. What we see is how this can contribute positively to FAM — and to me, we have to remain objective,” he said.

He said the appointment received unanimous support from all delegates present.

Hamidin is the second person to be appointed to the post, as in 2014, the FAM Congress conferred the same title on the late Sultan Ahmad Shah, who led FAM from 1984 to 2014.

-- BERNAMA