Teoh Chye Hin

Datuk Teoh Chye Hin (c. 1913/1914 – 6 April 2008) was the Malaysian secretary general of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from 1974 until 1978.[1]

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Teoh.

Teoh served as the treasurer of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) from 1962 until 1978.[1] He also served as the president of the Perak FA for 15 years beginning in 1957.[1] Perak won the very first Malaysia Cup in 1967 and repeated its success in 1970 and 1972 under Teoh's leadership.[1] Perak FA also won the Football Association of Malaysia Cup in 1959, 1964 and 1965 while Teoh was with the team.[1]

Teoh first joined the Asian Football Confederation on 1 July 1969, when he became the AFC acting treasurer following the death of treasurer H.M. Lee, who died in a car accident in June 1969.[1] Teoh became the secretary general of the AFC in October 1974, succeeding fellow Malaysian Koe Ewe Teik.[1] He remained as secretary general of the AFC until 1978 when he himself was succeeded by Datuk Peter Velappan.[1] Teoh remained with the AFC as an independent council member until 2001, when he retired from his position due to failing health.[1]

Teoh died at the age of 94 in Ipoh, Malaysia, on 6 April 2008.[1]

References
  1. "Former AFC sec-gen Chye Hin dies at age 94". The Star. 10 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2008.


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