DATUK Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub (picture) was officially declared as the new president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) during its electoral congress for the 2025-2029 term here today.

Previously serving as FAM’s vice president, he was confirmed as the unopposed winner after being the sole candidate.

The announcement was made by FAM Elections Committee chairman, Prof Datuk Dr Abdullah Mohamad Said. Mohd Joehari succeeds Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin, who did not seek re-election.

Two other candidates, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi and Datuk S. Sivasundaram, also won uncontested for the two deputy president posts, securing their third consecutive term in office.

Meanwhile, in his speech after winning the presidency, Mohd Joehari expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him and pledged to shoulder the responsibilities left behind by Hamidin, whom he described as the father of modern Malaysian football.

The vice president lineup saw three new faces elected with the highest votes, namely N. Saaran (13 votes), Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin (17 votes), and Datuk Dollah Salleh (16 votes), while Datuk Seri Rosmadi Ismail (17 votes) retained his position. — BERNAMA