Security tight as 1,500 police to man Charity Shield match between Selangor and JDT
PETALING JAYA: The Charity Shield match between Selangor and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on May 10 will proceed as planned.

The Red Giants had requested for the game to be postponed after one of their players Faisal Halim was splashed with acid on May 5 and their chief executive officer Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon received a threatening call from an anonymous person.

However, the Malaysian Football League (MFL) confirmed that they have rejected the request but assured that security measures are in place for the league curtain raiser.

"Security assurances to players and supporters for the match between both sides have been given by Johor Police Chief Commissioner M. Kumar who announced that a total of 1,500 police officers will be deployed for duty, including strict control and inspection at the match compared to the usual 500 officers," said a statement from MFL.

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain in a statement today also stated that security preparations for officers and police personnel will be improved.

"Therefore, with the security preparations made by the Police, the MFL have decided that all Malaysian League matches that will take place this week will be played according to the schedule.

"With security assurances from the Police, MFL had to reject Selangor’s request to postpone due to concerns about the team's security level."
PETALING JAYA: The Charity Shield match between Selangor and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on May 10 will proceed as planned.