NATIONAL footballer Faisal Halim, who is recovering from a horrific acid attack, received a surprise visit from former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at his residence in Shah Alam today
The ace Selangor player said in a Facebook post the visit from Tun Mahathir was unexpected and very surprising.
"I never imagined receiving a visit from such a great person today. Thank you, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, for taking the time to visit me and my family," posted Faisal.
"InsyaAllah, I will remain steadfast and work hard to return one day. Thank you all for your prayers."
Faisal, who is also known as Mickey, said he and his family are very grateful for the concern shown by Tun Mahathir, who took the time to check on him and his family.
On May 5, Faisal suffered fourth degree burns after being splashed with acid at a shopping mall in Petaling Jaya.
The player, who won the Best Goal Award at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar in January, is expected to be sidelined for at least five or six months, missing out on two matches in the second round of the World Cup 2026/Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Kyrgyzstan and Taiwan.
His was the third attack on a Malaysian football player in May.
Faisal was attacked two days after Terengganu FC loan player Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid was injured on the head and leg when he was set upon by two robbers in Kuala Terengganu.
This was after Johor Darul Ta'zim player Safiq Rahim, who is also on the national team, was assaulted by two men on a motorcycle who smashed the rear window of his car with a hammer in Johor Baru. – June 22, 2024.
