Ultras Malaya, Malaysia's largest and most organised football supporters club, has promised that will not instigate insulting chants against Harimau Malaya's opponents during the remaining SEA Games matches.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) general-secretary Hamidin Mohd Amin said this assurance was given during a meeting today with two Ultras Malaya representatives - Rambo and Mizi.
"We deeply regret the occurrence of the unfortunate incident and on the basis of Asean friendship, we have reached a mutual understanding that Ultras Malaya shall not produce such chants for the remaining 2017 SEA Games, starting with the semi-final against Indonesia tomorrow night and also the upcoming final match on Tuesday (if Malaysia qualifies).
"In fact, Ultras Malaya has taken early preventive steps by not producing such chants during the final Group A match against Laos, last Wednesday," Hamidin said in a statement today.
He said the FAM recognised Ultras Malaya's ability to rally the public behind Harimau Malaya and help motivate the players.
Malaysian fans were heavily criticised for chanting "Singapore anjing" (Singaporean dogs) during the Group A match on Aug 22, which saw the host nation winning 2-1. -Mkini
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