Kuala lumpur: Speculation over Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin's return to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has been put to rest following his appointment as honorary president during the association's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub, who chaired the meeting, stated that the appointment was based on Hamidin's credibility, vast experience, and significant contributions to the development of football both domestically and internationally over the past 30 years.

Speculation over Hamidin's appointment as honorary president arose after he announced he would not defend his position as FAM president at the Election Congress in January.

'We do need Tan Sri's presence, particularly given his extensive network with the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), Asian Football Confederation (AFC), as well as with government bodies and the private sector - we need those connections,' Mohd Joehari said at a press conference after the 2025 FAM First EGM.

Mohd Joehari also emphasized that there is no issue of overlapping powers between him as FAM president and Hamidin. He explained that their roles are different, with Tan Sri's function being more advisory and serving as an ambassador for FAM. He assured that it's not a matter of overshadowing and that the appointment is seen as a positive contribution to FAM.

The appointment received unanimous support from all delegates present, reinforcing the association's confidence in Hamidin's role. Hamidin is the second person to be appointed to the post, following the late Sultan Ahmad Shah, who was conferred the same title in 2014 after leading FAM from 1984 to 2014.