INCIDENT ON FAISAL GETS PAHANG TENGKU MUDA'S ATTENTION

SHAH ALAM, May 9 (Bernama) -- The unfortunate incident that happened to Harimau Malaya sensational winger Faisal Halim clearly touched the hearts of the country’s football fraternity after several individuals showed up to support him at a private hospital where he was receiving treatment here.

Several football figures including Sri Pahang FC chief executive officer Datuk Mohamed Suffian Awang, when met, said they appreciated the service of Faisal Halim who was with the Elephants before moving to represent Terengganu.

"Sri Pahang FC owner Tengku Muda Pahang, Tengku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ahmad Shah has a soft spot for him and ordered that Faisal who was then just 17 years old be groomed to see his best.

"Today, the Tengku Muda said we should visit him as well," he said when met here today.

Commenting further on the delegation including Sri Pahang team manager Datuk Dollah Salleh, he said that however they did not meet face-to-face and only managed to communicate via video call which showed Faisal Halim's condition was progressing well.

"We can see that he has a strong spirit even though he is sick and weak, but I am sure he will be more positive.

"What is important to me is that we as a football community, are a family and express our sympathy, prayers and words of encouragement to him as he continues to face challenges in his recovery," he said.

Earlier, Faisal Halim, who is also known as Mickey, was reported to be entering the reconstructive treatment phase involving the repair and restoration of the body's structure.

It is understood that he is undergoing the next surgery after two previous surgeries.

Last Sunday, the local football arena was shocked by the incident of Faisal Halim being injured as a result of being splashed with acid at a shopping centre in Petaling Jaya.

-- BERNAMA