JAKARTA - The Malaysian Football Federation (FAM) was shocked by Datuk Mohd Joehari Ayub's decision. He suddenly resigned from the position of President of FAM on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
The decision was taken by Joehari Ayub less than six months after being elected as President of FAM for the period 2025/2029 at the election congress which took place in February 2025.
Joehari Ayub, who previously served as Vice President of FAM, was the eighth and first President of FAM from Sabah. His presence replaced Tan Sri Hamidin's position.
Quoted from the New Straits Times (NST) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Joehari Ayub submitted his resignation letter on Friday, August 22, 2025. Health problems are said to be a strong reason Joehari Ayub resigned.
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Joehari Ayub was reportedly last seen at Wisma FAM, Kelana Jaya, on August 11, 2025. At that time, he chaired the FAM Executive Committee (Exco) meeting.
Since then, Joehari Ayub has never been seen in FAM activities. Until now there has been no official statement from FAM regarding the news of Joehari Ayub's resignation.
However, members of the Exco FAM will reportedly hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, to discuss Joehari Ayub's decision to resign.
"The Secretariat (FAM) has received a letter of resignation (Joehari Ayub) and the Exco FAM meeting will be held on Wednesday to discuss this issue. A new decision will be announced after the meeting," a source told NST.
Based on the articles of association, FAM is required to hold an Extraordinary Congress within three months. All members must be notified of the venue, date, and agenda at least one month before the event.
For the time being, the Vice President of FAM, Datuk Yusof Mahadi, is ready to take over as interim president until the new president is appointed.
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