Faisal still needs close monitoring

Malaysia's Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim celebrates after scoring a goal against Thailand during the AFF Mitsubishi Cup semi-final first-leg match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, January 7, 2023. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: Harimau Malaya and Selangor winger Faisal Halim, the victim of an acid attack, still requires close monitoring despite being moved to a normal ward from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital on Monday.

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said that the treatment process for Faisal, fondly known as Mickey, will be lengthy, although he is currently showing positive progress.