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FAM President retains concerns over Malaysia's Asian Cup qualifier in Pyongyang

Tunku Ismail remains worried that playing the Asian Cup qualifier in Pyongyang isn't the best solution for the safety of the Malaysia team.

Despite Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announcing on Monday that the postponed 2019 Asian Cup qualifier between North Korea and Malaysia to be held in Pyongyang - Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is still hoping that there will be a turnaround in the decision.

The President of FAM, HRH Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ) today released a statement saying that while understanding the reasons behind AFC's decision, still remains worried and concerned for the well-being of the players and officials should the match go ahead as planned.