JOHOR BARU: New Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) president Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim has urged fans to remain loyal to the team regardless of the results.
Tunku Tun Aminah, the sister of JDT owner Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, said in the past there are fans who would shy away from the team when it is not winning.
"That is not the way it should be. We should always support and be loyal to the team whether it is winning not. I do not want to see a full stadium only when the team is winning but empty when it is not winning," said Tunku Tun Aminah.
She was speaking at a press conference to introduce her as the new JDT president. Also present were honorary secretary of the Johor Football Association Mohd Fahmy Yahya and JDT sporting director Alistair Edwards.
Tunku Tun Aminah said she was surprised when Tunku Ismail told her that she would be the new JDT president.
"I am also honoured that my brother has entrusted me with this responsibility. I am also thankful that Tunku Ismail has given me his support and taught me a lot about how to run a football club," said Tunku Tun Aminah.
She said as the president of JDT, she would be focusing more on the development of youth football and the JDT academy.
"I also want to use my position to attract more youths to live a more active lifestyle and get involved in sports, whether football, rugby or hockey. Most youths today are more interested in their smartphones and gadgets," she said.