The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today confirmed that Joehari Ayub had stepped down as president.
In a statement, it said Joehari recently tendered his resignation letter.
A FAM executive committee meeting, chaired by deputy president Yusoff Mahadi, was held at Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya here today to discuss the matter.
“The FAM executive committee reviewed Joehari’s request before agreeing to accept the FAM president’s resignation out of respect for his wishes.
“The committee would like to record its gratitude and express its appreciation to Joehari for his service, contributions, dedication and commitment throughout his time with FAM, since he was elected as vice-president in 2017 and later as president on Feb 15 this year,” it added.
Joehari was the eighth FAM president and the first from Sabah to helm the national football governing body, replacing Hamidin Amin.
Joehari was appointed to replace Hamidin after being returned unopposed at the FAM congress for the 2025-2029 term in February.
FAM said the executive committee had also agreed to name Yusoff as acting president, effective immediately.
“According to Article 42, Paragraph 7 of the FAM Statutes, if the president’s post becomes vacant, the longest serving deputy president will replace him until the next congress, which is next year.
“The congress will elect a new president for the remainder of the term of office,” FAM added.
