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Comeback king Kim Swee bounces back from 2019 disappointments through latest appointment

On Monday, the Malaysian FA (FAM) announced the appointment of former Malaysia and Malaysia U-23 head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee as its technical director.

The 50-year old trainer is replacing Dutchman Peter de Roo, who left the post late last year.

Although he had three stints as the Malaysia senior team head coach, twice as a caretaker and finally as a permanent appointee, it was his time as Malaysia U-23 that was arguably more memorable.

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He guided the Young Tigers to the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men's football gold medal in 2011, and years later would take them to a higher stage, the continental one.