Samsung Famemas gears up to cheer Malaysian national football team at AFC Asian Cup 2007™

Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) today announced that the Samsung Famemas supporter group will proudly fly the Malaysian flag and lead thousands of football fans across the country in cheering the Malaysian national team forward at the AFC Asian Cup 2007™. This launch celebrating Samsung’s sponsorship of the AFC Asian Cup 2007™ was graced by KDYTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah - Deputy President of FAM and Chairman of Local Organising Council of the AFC Asian Cup 2007™.

“Samsung is excited to bring a premier football competition to football fans in the region. This sponsorship reaffirms our commitment to engage the local communities by bringing true sporting culture closer to home,” said Mr. Min Yong Ho, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“We have rallied the Samsung Famemas supporter group to boost the morale of the Malaysian football team as they pit themselves against Asia’s best. We will be there to shout-out our support for them at all home matches. We hope the experience of competing against Asia’s top talent in front of their home crowds will inspire Malaysian footballers to join the world’s elite,” added Mr. Min.

“FAM Deputy President – KDYTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah said: “FAM is delighted that Samsung, a dynamic Asian corporate leader, has chosen the Malaysian football team to promote their close association with the world’s number one sport in this country. FAM certainly looks forward to a close, productive and long-term relationship with Samsung.”