PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have confirmed the return of Datuk Ong Kim Swee into their fold - this time as the director of the National Football Development Programme (NFDP).

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Kim Swee and the technical committee would now have full authority over all aspects of the programme, including staff and coach appointments, evaluations, and releases.