Home Minister Joins Astro Arena Friendly Football Match

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KUALA LUMPUR, 9 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail attended a friendly football match between his selected team and Astro Arena FT at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday.

The match was organised as an initiative to strengthen cooperation, promote sportsmanship and foster closer relationships between government agencies, security personnel and media practitioners.

The Home Minister’s selected team comprised representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

Among those who participated was Kuala Lumpur Police Chief CP Dato’ Fadil bin Hj. Marsus, who joined other representatives in the friendly encounter.

The event provided an opportunity for personnel from different organisations to interact in an informal sporting environment, encouraging teamwork and stronger professional relationships.

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Beyond fostering cooperation, the friendly match also aimed to promote healthy and active lifestyles among government personnel, security agencies and media representatives.

The initiative highlighted the importance of teamwork, discipline, integrity and unity in strengthening relationships within and across organisations.

According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN), the friendly football match reflected ongoing efforts to encourage sports participation and strengthen cooperation between government agencies, security personnel and the media. – The Capital Post