In a shocking turn of events, another national football player in Malaysia has been violently attacked, just days after a fellow player was injured in a robbery. The most recent incident involved Faisal Halim, a player from the Selangor Football Club, who suffered second-degree burns after being splashed with acid at a shopping mall near Kuala Lumpur. The attack left Faisal with burns on his neck, shoulder, hands, and chest, prompting condemnation from sports officials and calls for justice by the authorities.
The sports official in Selangor state, Najwan Halimi, strongly condemned the violent attack on Faisal and urged the police to apprehend the perpetrator. Fortunately, the Selangor police chief, Hussein Khan, reported that a male suspect had been arrested in connection with the attack, although the motive behind the assault was not disclosed at the time.
The disturbing incident involving Faisal came just three days after another national player, Akhyar Rashid, was targeted in a separate crime. Akhyar was attacked outside his home in Terengganu by two unidentified suspects who struck him with an iron rod, causing injuries to his head and leg that required medical attention. The assailants fled the scene after stealing money from Akhyar, as confirmed by local police chief Azli Noor.
Reacting to these distressing events, the Football Association of Malaysia president, Hamidin Mohamad Amin, expressed his dismay over the attacks on both players. He offered his support and well-wishes for the speedy recovery of Akhyar and Faisal, emphasizing the solidarity and prayers of the Malaysian people for their rehabilitation and return to the field.
As investigations continue into both incidents, the safety and well-being of athletes have come under scrutiny, raising concerns about the security measures in place to protect national players. With the spotlight now on the importance of player safety and the need for enhanced security protocols, the football community in Malaysia is hoping for swift justice and a renewed commitment to safeguarding the athletes who bring pride to the nation.
