The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is uncertain amid the pressure of a potential FIFA takeover.

FAM continues to grapple with ways to address the looming risk of FIFA intervention.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will face a critical leadership challenge on January 28, when the executive committee (exco) considers the possibility of mass resignations following severe sanctions imposed by FIFA.

This meeting follows the session on January 8, during which acting president Datuk Yusoff Mahadi reviewed administrative measures to address governance failures related to seven naturalized players.

However, insiders reveal that the lack of communication since that meeting has left some committee members unprepared for the discussions scheduled for Monday. "Some members might be completely unaware of the situation," a source disclosed.

Sources also mentioned that some members are reluctant to resign, noting they were elected last year and have not yet completed their four-year terms. They argue that any early resignation requests should be handled with transparency and proper procedures. During the January 8 meeting, Yusoff stated the purpose was to explore options, not to make immediate decisions.

"We have listened to all opinions from the executive committee and considered several options. No final decisions have been made yet. One option discussed is resignation, but the final decision will be collective,"said Yusoff.

Datuk Seri Windsor John Paul, Secretary General of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), suggested that FAM could allow FIFA to establish a normalization committee or proactively undertake internal reforms alongside any resignations.

Mr. Windsor stated: "Resigning just for the sake of resigning without implementing reforms is better avoided." He pointed out that reforms can distinguish a genuine change from a mere reshuffle, even if those individuals are eventually re-elected.