The news was confirmed by Selangor FC Manager, Mahfizul Rusydin Abdul Rashid. "I confirm that the incident happened," said Mahfizul Rusydin Abdul Rashid, quoted from Bernama, Monday, May 6, 2024. However, Mahfizul Rusydin Abdul Rashid refused to explain the condition of the 26-year-old national player, who is affectionately called Mickey.

Minister of Youth and Sports of Malaysia, Hannah Yeah, through account X condemned the attack. She urged the police to take immediate action to arrest the perpetrator. Meanwhile, through account X, Selangor FC club stated that the attack is a serious issue. The club will cooperate with the authorities to conduct an investigation.

Exco Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Committee of Selangor, Mohd Najwan Halimi, said that Faisal Halim suffered second-degree burns. Faisal, who is being treated at the hospital, experienced burns in several parts of his body, namely around the neck, shoulders, arms, and chest. Mohd Najwan Halimi stated that Faisal's condition is stable.

This attack is not the first time to happen to Malaysian football players. Previously, Terengganu FC winger, Akhyar Rashid, suffered injuries to his head and legs after being attacked by two robbers in his residential area in Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu Police Chief, ACP Azil Mohn Noor, on Friday, May 3, 2024, stated that the 25-year-old footballer was attacked when he got out of his car after returning from training at Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium, around 8:30 PM local time.