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Selangor FC

Terengganu FC

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Faisal Halim

Akhyar Rashid

In comparison to other countries, Malaysia is generally considered relatively safe from major crimes. However, instances of petty crime persist, often attributed to the ongoing increase in living expenses.
Recently, there hasn't been much reported about serious crimes, except for the unresolved case of Zayn Rayyan's murder, which has seen no significant developments in the past few months.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/3288/mcpf-to-offer-rm20000-reward-for-those-with-information-on-zayn-rayyans-murder">MCPF To Offer RM20,000 Reward For Those With Information On Zayn Rayyan&rsquo;s Murder</a>
However, it appears that this time, a national football player has become the victim of a crime, as photos of him shirtless in a mall have been circulating online and gaining traction.
Faisal Halim Splashed With Acid While At A Mall
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On Sunday, May 5th, national football player Faisal Halim fell victim to an acid assault when an unidentified assailant splashed him with acid while he was at a go-karting facility in a popular shopping centre in Kota Damansara.
Selangor Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi reported that the Selangor FC and national winger sustained second-degree burns on various parts of his body, including the neck, shoulder, arm, and chest, and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. Despite the severity of the attack, Faisal's condition is stable. However, the motive behind the assault remains unclear.
Sultan Selangor Demands PDRM To Immediately Investigate The Incident
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Following the news of the acid attack, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to conduct an immediate investigation into the incident. As patrons of Selangor FC, both Sultan Sharafuddin and Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah, who serves as the current president of the club, have strongly condemned the attack, denouncing it as immoral.
In a statement released on the Selangor Royal Official Facebook page, both the Sultan and the Raja Muda expressed their fervent desire for the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack, uncover its motive, and swiftly apprehend the assailant.
&ldquo;His Royal Highness views the attack seriously and wants the investigation to consider the possibility of involvement by groups with bad intentions, including football hooligans.
The Sultan is very disappointed and views such attacks as extreme as it involves the lives of sportsmen,&rdquo; the statement read.
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Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, has joined the chorus of voices urging the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to take decisive action against those responsible for the attack on Faisal. She vehemently condemned violence against athletes and denounced violence in sports in its entirety.
Meanwhile, Football Association Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin reached out to Faisal, urging him to prioritize his recovery from the acid attack over football commitments for the time being. Speaking to reporters at the hospital, he expressed his dismay over the incident and drew parallels to the case of Akhyar Rashid following the acid attack.
Another Squad Member Fell Victim To Robbery In Terengganu
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On May 2nd, national football player Akhyar Rashid fell victim to a violent robbery while out in Kuala Terengganu. According to reports, the 25-year-old was assaulted with a baton by an unidentified assailant and was promptly rushed to the nearest hospital, accompanied by his girlfriend.
Photos circulating on social media depicted injuries to the athlete's head and left foot, leading netizens to speculate that the attack was targeted.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/9fbd0b438488b82e35b6e821b1bbf9c4d667b28bbea7bf0691eaff14b3c57812" /> Image via Hype
In the screenshot above, speculation arose that there might be zealous fans aiming to sabotage the upcoming major football match by harming one of the Terengganu Football Club's players. Previously, Akhyar had enjoyed a peaceful existence while in Johor, playing for his team. The attack came as a sudden shock after his appointment as the new striker for the team. Furthermore, given the rarity of robbery cases in Terengganu, netizens believed this attack was targeted.
Football Rivalry Is Real
Following the occurrence of the two aforementioned attacks, netizens' speculation regarding football rivalry gains credence, especially considering Terengganu's 6th place and Selangor's 2nd place standings in the 2023 Malaysia Super League.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/5db16bb11c940607ab6178461aee88f0ece23e7bacbdfedb30072cd6763830b0" />
The 2024 season kicks off this weekend with an electrifying lineup: Terenggnau will take the field against Perak in their opening match, while Selangor gears up to clash with their arch-rivals, the reigning champions, Johor Darul Ta&rsquo;zim.
If indeed these injuries are the result of sabotage intended to disrupt upcoming games, it's imperative that authorities take swift and decisive action to prevent such incidents from recurring. Our national athletes, regardless of their sport, deserve the utmost respect and protection. They should never be subjected to such treatment.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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Second footballer assaulted in a week. Is football rivalry becoming dangerously real?

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National Footballer Faisal Halim Becomes Victim Of Acid Attack While At A Shopping Mall

National Footballer Faisal Halim Becomes Victim Of Acid Attack While At A Shopping Mall

Second footballer assaulted in a week. Is football rivalry becoming dangerously real?

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