FAM official denies allegations in poison-pen letter

 

FAM vice-president Rosmadi Ismail said decisions of the FAM executive committee are made by consensus before they are carried out. (FAM Facebook pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior official of the Football Association of Malaysia has defended FAM’s leadership and management against various serious allegations made in a poison-pen letter.

FAM vice-president Rosmadi Ismail, a member of the association’s executive committee, said the allegations were completely untrue. He did not rule out the possibility that the allegations were deliberately raised due to dissatisfaction, resentment and envy.

He said the allegations regarding FAM’s alleged lack of transparency in the tender process for the national training centre project were very serious and could tarnish the association’s image, besides hindering the development of football in Malaysia.

The poison-pen letter went viral on social media today, raising issues allegedly related to the leadership and management of FAM.

The four main allegations concern abuse of power by the FAM secretary-general, salaries and benefits of staff, issues involving the Harimau Malaya squad, and the national training centre project.

These allegations have raised tensions ahead of the FAM congress scheduled to take place in Petaling Jaya tomorrow.

Rosmadi said: “These accusations are untrue because every decision, whether big or small, is made in the executive committee meetings by consensus among us before it is implemented.

“As for tenders, I don’t think the accusation is correct because we conduct open tenders, invite all parties, and evaluate them, including the company’s capabilities. Every decision and proposal from the management or appointed consultants must receive the approval of the executive committee,” he said.

Rosmadi also confirmed that no decision was made unilaterally and he was satisfied with the system and workings of the governing body.

“I believe all members of the exco, including myself, have full confidence in the system implemented and stand behind the president (Hamidin Amin) and all the committee members mentioned in the allegations,” he said. - FMT