SHAH ALAM - The Kedah Menteri Besar's team triumphed over the Selangor Menteri Besar's team with an 8-5 victory in a friendly match yesterday. Both teams played aggressively in their pursuit of goals.
In the first half, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, scored a goal for his team.
Sanusi said the match was a sign of mature politics despite both parties being from different political backgrounds.
He added that sports activities undoubtedly unite everyone, regardless of background.
"Alhamdulillah, I would like to thank both teams, especially the Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari for providing the venue for the match.
"This is a good step towards fostering relationships between states, and I hope other states can also engage in football matches.
"This is a casual way of doing things because after 67 years of independence, we should be more mature in exchanging ideas. I invite the Selangor team to come to Kedah,” he said.
He made this statement after the Friendly Match between the Selangor Menteri Besar's team, Amirudin, and the Kedah Menteri Besar's team, Muhammad Sanusi, at the Selangor FA Training Centre on Tuesday.
Also present was Selangor FC Chairman Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Selangor FC winger Faisal Halim.
Meanwhile, Amirudin stressed that political differences do not prevent them from blending and also welcomed the Kedah state government during their official visit to Selangor.
He added that after the state elections, both sides needed time to 'cool down' to focus on policy-making and decision-making.
"It just so happened that there was an official visit from the Kedah state government, so we organised this informal event.
"If everything is formal, it doesn't work. It's better to be relaxed and friendly. We arranged it for the audience and guests who came from the north.
"In terms of administration, there are no issues. However, after the elections, it’s important to calm tensions so that both sides have the space to implement policies.
"Differences are fine, but we are all still Malaysians, and we share a collective responsibility,” he said.