AWANI Tonight: Faisal Halim came close to quitting, pledges to play again
In a first public appearance after suffering from an acid attack, national footballer Faisal Halim reveals he contemplated ending his career on the pitch for the safety of his family.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Faisal Halim considered quitting football after acid attack Faisal Halim considered quitting football after acid attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718267634_TBFAISAL.jpg)
Faisal Halim considered quitting football after acid attack
Selangor FC key player Faisal Halim said he would focus on his recovery before attempting a return to football.
Thu Jun 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: Faisal Halim moved to secret location for recovery
After being discharged from hospital on Sunday, Selangor FC player Faisal Halim has been moved to a secret location for security reasons to allow him to fully recover.
Mon May 27 2024
![Cops issue photofit of suspect in Faisal Halim acid attack Cops issue photofit of suspect in Faisal Halim acid attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716129179_TBSUSPEK.jpg)
Cops issue photofit of suspect in Faisal Halim acid attack
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Hussain said the suspect is 165-centimetre tall, around 30 years old, is of medium build and has tanned skin.
Mon May 20 2024
![Acid splashing case: Police lifted finger prints believed to be that of suspect Acid splashing case: Police lifted finger prints believed to be that of suspect](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715036349_FaisalHalim.jpg)
Acid splashing case: Police lifted finger prints believed to be that of suspect
The police are analysing the fingerprints found at the scene of the acid splashing incident involving Harimau Malaya's winger, Faisal Halim.
Thu May 09 2024
![Selangor FC withdraws from 2024 Charity Shield match due to safety concerns Selangor FC withdraws from 2024 Charity Shield match due to safety concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715150225_tbFaisalHalimHari.jpg)
Selangor FC withdraws from 2024 Charity Shield match due to safety concerns
Selangor FC has announced that it will withdraw from the 2024 Charity Shield match following a recent attack on one of its players.
Thu May 09 2024
![Police tracking down social media account owner over acid attack Police tracking down social media account owner over acid attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714819963_RazarudinHusain.jpg)
Police tracking down social media account owner over acid attack
The police is tracking down the owner of a social media account in relation to a statement regarding the recent acid attack incident.
Wed May 08 2024
![Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715050565_MohamadFaisalAbdul.jpg)
Faisal Halim has suffered fourth-degree burns, speech and movement affected - FAS deputy president
After first surgery, specialist doctors found that it was not second-degree burns but fourth-degree burns, said Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar.
Tue May 07 2024
![Sultan of Selangor demands immediate police probe into acid attack on Faisal Halim Sultan of Selangor demands immediate police probe into acid attack on Faisal Halim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714958625_FaisalHalimjpg.jpg)
Sultan of Selangor demands immediate police probe into acid attack on Faisal Halim
Selangor FC footballer Faisal Halim sustained injuries when he was splashed with acid while at a shopping mall in Kota Damansara.
Mon May 06 2024
![Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706704635_TBPatriciaLefranc.jpg)
Acid attack survivor fronts fashion book in new awareness campaign
At least 10,000 acid attacks occur each year around the world, but under-reporting remains a big issue, according ASTi
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71590512154_gout.jpg)
Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves
The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701949675_Indiansociety.jpg)
Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors
Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![Asian Games: Zii Jia to face world champion Kunvalut in quarterfinals Asian Games: Zii Jia to face world champion Kunvalut in quarterfinals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679527773_TBLeeZiiJia.jpg)
Asian Games: Zii Jia to face world champion Kunvalut in quarterfinals
Lee Zii Jia is set to face an acid test against Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the round of 16, since the Thai shuttler had a bye in the first round.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652969988_FlourGeneric.jpg)
NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects
The measure is to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![Elderly woman arrested over acid splashing in apartment lift Elderly woman arrested over acid splashing in apartment lift](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Elderly woman arrested over acid splashing in apartment lift
The senior citizen is suspected of being involved in splashing acid on a married couple as they entered a lift in Gombak.
Mon Jul 10 2023