State Govt Wants Selangor FC To Submit Report On Fan Commotion, Team Performance

KLANG, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government has requested the Selangor FC team management to present a full report on the commotion that occurred during their Asian Champions League 2 (ACL2) football match against Persib Bandung at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium on Thursday (Nov 6).

State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said they viewed the situation seriously and have sought a detailed report to look into the cause and to improve match security and management.

"We have requested Selangor FC to provide a report regarding the incident. We want to have a better understanding of the situation to ensure that fan safety and event management are maintained at the highest level,” he said.

He said this at a media conference after officiating the launch of the engagement session for the 2026 Selangor Economic Census (BE2026) with stakeholders, which was also attended by Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, here today.

In the Nov 6 match, the Red Giants lost 3-2 to Persib Bandung and were eliminated from ACL2.

The result earned the wrath of die-hard Selangor fans, who expressed their disappointment by causing a commotion after the match ended, with some even invading the pitch.

Others then gathered outside the main entrance of the stadium, demanding that the club's top management come out to face them.

Mohd Najwan said that the state government has also requested the Selangor FC management to submit a report on the team's dismal performance and re-evaluate the team's strategy following the uproar among supporters over the team's recent poor displays.

"We understand the concerns of the supporters and have asked the team management to submit a detailed report on the team's performance and measures to improve their fortunes,” he said, adding that there is no time frame set for the submission of the report.

He said that although Selangor FC now operate as a corporate entity and the state government is not directly involved in the club's internal affairs, his committee still plays a role, including in terms of providing financial support.

"Previously, Selangor FC used to periodically submit performance reports to the state government. It's just that I have now asked the chief executive officer (Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon) to submit a report on what has caused the team's form to dip.

"This report is not aimed at blaming any party. The state government just wants to ensure that any improvements carried out are done in a planned manner for the benefit of the team and the fans,” he said.

-- BERNAMA