SHAH ALAM, May 8 — Selangor FC winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, who was injured in an acid attack by two unknown assailants, is showing positive progress after undergoing a second surgery.
State executive councillor for youth, sports, and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said the footballer is in stable condition, and the burns on the national player’s body have been thoroughly cleaned.
“Alhamdulillah, earlier today, I contacted Selangor FC and was informed that Mohamad Faisal has safely undergone a second surgery and is progressing well.
“The burns have been cleaned, and hopefully, this will facilitate the growth of new cells in the affected areas,” he said in a statement today.
The Kota Anggerik state assemblyman added that he accompanied the Prime Minister’s political secretary Ahmad Farhan Fauzi in visiting Faisal at a private hospital yesterday.
Meanwhile, Selangor FC Board Member Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar said Faisal is showing positive signs of recovery and is now able to consume soft food and attempt light exercises, which were part of his regular routine.
“The second surgery, which lasted for three hours last night, has yielded very positive results, according to the specialists.
“We are grateful for the prayers and support from the entire football community and the people of Malaysia,” he said.
However, Shahril, who is also the Selangor Football Association’s (FAS) deputy president, said Faisal will need to undergo two more surgeries soon.
On Sunday (May 5), the local football scene was shocked by the incident in which Faisal was injured by an acid attack at a shopping centre in Petaling Jaya.
He was confirmed to have suffered fourth-degree burns on several parts of his body and underwent his first surgery on Sunday night.
— Bernama
