A whole new ball game: Stuart was FAM general secretary for three years before joining the MFL.
Stuart Ramalingam joined the Malaysian Football League as the chief executive officer in September. An ardent fan of the sport, he is excited to share his plans and ideas to rebrand the image of pro football in the country.
How would you sum up your three-year experience with the Football Association of Malaysia?
The invaluable experience in FAM has helped me to make a quick adjustment in the MFL. It was fantastic to work with the president (Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin), who allowed me to do what we needed to do. I’ve never been a general secretary before but he guided me in understanding the association’s structure and direction.
Why move to MFL?
There was a need to rebrand the product, which includes the league and the people within the set-up. I was the easiest fit. I know how FAM, AFC and FIFA work; I have the understanding about the clubs, the people, the system, and I’ve learnt about MFL from the outside.
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