By Selangor Journal Team
SHAH ALAM, July 2 — Donations to the Selangor FC Solidarity Fund now exceed the RM60,000 fine imposed by the Malaysian Football League (MFL) on the Red Giants.
State executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said since its launch on June 26 until 11am today, the fund stood at RM66,252.02.
“I thank all donors from across the country who have expressed their support and solidarity with Selangor FC,” he posted on X today.
Najwan said the fund will be closed at 11.59pm today.
All proceeds will be handed over to Selangor FC in a ceremony tomorrow, which will be officiated by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said all those who wish to contribute to the club can still do so by midnight. The QR code is below.
The state government launched the fund via the Selangor Sports Council after the MFL penalised Selangor FC for not attending their Charity Shield match against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on May 10, for fear over the players’ safety.
This came after an acid attack on Selangor FC star winger Faisal Halim.
The MFL originally ordered Selangor FC to pay a RM100,000 fine, deducted three points from their 2024/2025 Super League campaign, banned spectators from watching their home game against JDT, and ordered them to pay compensation to the MFL and JDT for losses due to their absence from the season opener at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor.
The football authority later reviewed the punishment, reducing the fine from RM100,000 to RM60,000, cancelling the three-point deduction, and allowing spectators to watch Selangor FC’s match with JDT.
Selangor FC have said they will appeal the decision.
