Malaysian footballer Faisal calls for justice after acid attack

Malaysian June 13 (Reuter): A Malaysian footballer who was critically injured after being splashed with acid last month said he hopes his assailants can be brought to justice swiftly.
In his first public appearance since the May 5 attack, a visibly scarred and emotional Faisal Halim told a press conference that he would focus on his recovery before attempting a return to football.
"I don't know if I can return to football or not, I just hope people can pray for my return to the football arena," he said. "I want to continue living my life normally like other people, like other players."
"I hope the perpetrators can be caught as soon as possible and charged in court," he added.
Faisal, a winger on Malaysia's national team and state club Selangor FC, was attacked at a shopping mall, leaving him with fourth-degree burns on his face, arms, and torso, and affecting his speech and movement.