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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Football visionary Hamidin is Sportswriters' top leadership pick
KUALA LUMPUR: Former FA of Malaysia (FAM) president Tan Sri Hamidin Amin has been named the 2024 Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM)-100PLUS Sports Leadership Icon, in recognition of his contributions to Malaysian football — from grassroots development to the national team's resurgence on the international stage. Over the past three decades, the 60-year-old has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's football landscape at both state and national levels. Hamidin began his football carrer in 1995 as executive secretary of the FA of Selangor (FAS), before serving as its secretary-general from 1998-2013. During his tenure, Selangor lifted 18 trophies, including five Malaysia Cup titles, cementing their dominance in local football. His success in Selangor led to national duties. He became FAM secretary-general in 2013 and was elected president in 2018. Since then, Hamidin has introduced structural reforms aimed at improving governance and player development. A standout achievement under his leadership was Malaysia's qualification for the 2023 Asian Cup on merit — their first in 43 years — marking a significant milestone in Harimau Malaya's revival. Central to that success was FAM's push for naturalisation and heritage-based recruitment, moves that strengthened the squad and improved competitiveness. Beyond football, Hamidin also served as deputy president of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). "Hamidin is not just an expert in football management. He embodies a rare kind of leadership that inspires," said SAM deputy president Izahar Atan. "His commitment, clear vision and courage to make big decisions are why he was chosen as this year's Sports Leadership Icon." Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh is expected to attend the SAM-100PLUS Awards ceremony in Petaling Jaya on Monday.


New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Hamidin appointed FAM honorary president
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Hamidin Amin has been appointed as the FA of Malaysia's (FAM) honorary president, marking a new chapter in his decades-long involvement with the national body. The decision was unanimously approved during FAM's first Extraordinary Congress of 2025 at a hotel in Subang today, with delegates recognising Hamidin's immense contributions to Malaysian and international football over the past 30 years. The title honours his leadership and lasting impact on the sport. According to FAM statutes, the honorary presidency may be awarded to a former FAM president who has rendered distinguished service to the development of football. While the role does not carry voting rights, it allows the holder to attend FAM congresses, offer strategic input, and represent the association as its official ambassador. Hamidin, who served as FAM president from 2018 to 2025, becomes only the second individual to receive this honour, following the late Sultan Ahmad Shah in 2014.