National footballer Faisal Halim suffers acid attack
Published on: Sunday, May 05, 2024
By: Bernama
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KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor FC winger Faisal Halim (pic) suffered an acid attack that is believed to have occurred at a shopping mall in the Klang Valley today.
This was confirmed by Selangor FC team manager Mahfizul Rusydin Abdul Rashid when contacted by Bernama.
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"I can confirm that this incident happened. Insya-Allah, tonight we will issue an official statement but I cannot comment more than that,” he said.
Mahfizul Rusydin also declined to comment on the condition of the 26-year-old national footballer, who is fondly known as Mickey, as he did not have the details.
The incident had gone viral on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Meanwhile, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh posted on X, condemning the attack and urged police to take immediate action.
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Meanwhile, Selangor FC posted on its official X account that they viewed the matter seriously and would cooperate with the authorities to conduct a detailed investigation to identify those involved in the incident.
"Sad to announce that Selangor FC player, Faisal Halim, became a victim of an acid attack.
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"Selangor FC urges all supporters and football fans nationwide to pray for and give moral support to Faisal Halim and his family and to respect their privacy,” it added.
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