KUALA LUMPUR: The FA of Malaysia (FAM) congress later today is anticipated to be explosive, with representatives from affiliates expected to raise questions regarding the allegations made against the national body in a poison pen letter yesterday.
Sports observer Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli said the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should investigate if the allegations are true.
However, Pekan also suggested that FAM should take a strategic approach to addressing the issue, including filing a police report.
"It is not healthy. The person who sent the poison pen letter to various organisations might be disappointed or feeling disenfranchised," said Pekan.
"I think it is a cowardly thing to do. The sender should have been brave enough to lodge a formal complaint to FAM or a police report if there is any truth.
"The sender should own up. FAM should also initiate an investigation by establishing an independent committee, as the accusations are against the top brass, including the president and secretary-general.
He added that if any truth emerges from the matters stated in the letter, serious action must be taken, given the claims of fraud, bribery, and mishandling of funds.
"It's probably from a staff member because the poison pen letter is very detailed, so there should be an investigation.
"If this is an internal (minor) matter, then it can be settled, but with claims of this magnitude, I think someone outside needs to get involved (police or MACC)," Pekan added.
The poison pen letter circulated on Sunday, just a day after a source claimed national coach Kim Pan Gon was resigning, which the South Korean later denied.
