The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) President Sultan Ahmad Shah has no intention of stepping down from the helm of the national governing body, at least for now.

Sultan Ahmad Shah who is also the Sultan of Pahang said "The best man wins" when asked to comment on the expected three-cornered fight for the post of President on May 25.

According to Sultan Ahmad Shah who has helmed the FAM for 30 years, he was not concerned with who he would be facing during the FAM Congress which doubles up as the election for office bearers.

"Me as the President, Tengku Abdullah who is the Deputy President and the Tengku Mahkota of Johor (Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim) are all keen to contest. Therefore we must be prepared for any eventuality," he told reporters when met after opening the Pahang State Assembly, here today.

Sultan Ahmad Shah in denying rumours that he would step down and allow his son Tengku Abdullah to take over said he was not afraid to face any opposition.

"I did not say I will withdraw, why must I do that. I have no objection in allowing anyone to contest against me. We have given the freedom to anyone who wished to contest.

"We have not monopolised the President's post or wished to stay on as President till death. If so, then it is not democratic and if only I want to be the President is also not right. Anyway everything will be answered on May 25," he said.

Sultan Ahmad Shah who has helmed the FAM for the past 30 years is said to be challenged by Tengku Abdullah and Tunku Ismail.

It was reported that 12 of the 20 affiliates had nominated Tengku Abdullah while Sultan Ahmad Shah received five nominations.

Tunku Ismail who is the Johor Football Association President has received three nominations.