Selangor state assembly condemns violence against athletes


SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state legislative assembly on Friday (July 5) unanimously approved an emergency motion condemning acts of extreme violence that endanger the lives and careers of athletes, particularly in football.

The motion, tabled by Seri Serdang state assemblyman Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi during the RS-1 Half Term Review (KSP RS-1) debate session, called for a comprehensive investigation into the recent acid attack on Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim, a player for both the national team and Selangor FC.

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