PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will be in charge of technical roles in the National Football Development Programme ( DP), taking over from the National Sports Council (NSC).
The NSC, however, will still play a role in the programme as they will be in charge of athlete management and support.
The NSC said In a statement that the move was made to further strengthen football development in a more structured, unified and high-impact manner.
FAM will oversee the technical aspects of the DP, in line with the governing body’s expertise and their mandate.
“Among the main responsibilities under FAM include athlete training, tournament participation and coaching staff management in all levels of the programme,” they said.
“This is in line with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), who have evaluated the programme as a result of a request from the Youth and Sports Ministry.”
Meanwhile, the NSC will be responsible for administrative work, including facilities and financial management, athlete welfare and education, medical services and other athlete development programmes.
“This role division between FAM and NSC is to ensure the DP is carried out effectively and professionally, in line with international football development standards, while also ensuring the welfare and development of young athletes,” said the NSC.
The programme will be monitored by three committees, with newly appointed Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohd Taufiq Johari chairing the Head Committee, while NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin leads the Working Committee.
The Technical Committee will be chaired by FAM’s vice president Datuk Dollah Salleh.
