Faisal Halim, a Malaysian national team footballer, who was the victim of an acid-attack, has left intensive care following multiple surgeries, a football official said Tuesday.

Halim suffered burns on the neck, shoulder, hands and chest in Petaling Jaya district outside the capital Kuala Lumpur two weeks ago. Nicknamed "Mickey", the 26-year-old plays on the right wing for Selangor Football Club and Malaysia.