Mickey fever hits SK Bukit Jelutong as Faisal Halim delights pupils
The Selangor FC and national team star's surprise appearance sparked excitement, with football matches briefly put on hold as pupils, teachers and parents rushed to meet their idol.
SHAH ALAM – It was not just the football matches that got pupils cheering at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bukit Jelutong on Saturday, as national football star Faisal Halim made a special appearance that sent excitement soaring.
The Selangor FC and Malaysia national team player, popularly known as Mickey, stole the spotlight at the school's 2026 Interclass PIBG Cup Championship held at Space U8, Bukit Jelutong.
Pupils, teachers and parents seized the opportunity to meet the footballer, take photographs and get up close with one of the country's favourite football personalities.
The excitement was so overwhelming that football matches had to be briefly paused to allow members of the school community to meet their sporting idol.
Tournament coordinator Nik Amirul Asraff Nik Aman said Faisal's willingness to spend time with the school community had made the occasion particularly memorable, especially for pupils who looked up to him as a football role model.
He said the player's friendly demeanour and warm interaction with the children had further heightened their excitement.
“Faisal's presence not only added excitement to the tournament but also inspired pupils to continue developing their interest in football and work towards honing their respective talents.
“His willingness to spend time with the school community was a truly meaningful experience for the pupils,” he said.
The third edition of the championship was also attended by Selangor FC chief executive officer Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon, while Dato’ Setia Pahlawan Tengku Dato’ Indera Aidy Ahmad Shah Tengku Besar Tengku Kamil Ismail officiated at the prize presentation ceremony.
Also present were SK Bukit Jelutong headmaster Mohamad Fadzli Abdul Rahman and Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) president Khairi Sulaiman.
Nik Amirul said the annual tournament was organised after pupils completed their Final Academic Session Assessment (UASA), providing them with meaningful activities before the school year concluded.
He said the initiative went beyond identifying sporting talent, serving as a platform to develop pupils' confidence, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Held on Nov 14, the championship featured three main events – football, netball and chess – with participation spanning preschool pupils to Year Six.
“Besides the interclass competitions, the football programme also featured a friendly match between the teachers' team and the fathers' team, while the netball event saw mothers take on the teachers.
“The chess competition, meanwhile, gave pupils an opportunity to sharpen their strategic thinking, improve concentration and build confidence in making decisions,” he said.
Adding to the carnival atmosphere were various side attractions, including food stalls, Soopa Doopa, a haunted house, PlayStation gaming competitions and a fishing activity.
Nik Amirul said the successful event was made possible through close cooperation between the school administration, teachers, PIBG, parents and the organising committee.
He expressed hope that the championship would continue in the coming years as a platform to nurture an active, competitive generation with strong personal values.
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