The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced the collective and immediate resignation of its entire Executive Committee for the 2025–2029 term, describing the move as a principled step to safeguard integrity, restore confidence and allow international bodies to independently assess its governance and administration
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir