No cover-up in FAM scandal, investigation must proceed, says Anwar

JOHANNESBURG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that there will be no cover-up in the scandal involving the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) registration of seven heritage players, describing it as a major issue that must be handled through proper procedures. The Prime Minister said the Cabinet had deliberated the issue and decided that there should...

FIFA sanctions against players politically motivated, claims TMJ

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has criticised FIFA's decision to impose sanctions on the seven players, calling the move a clear misapplication of the law and "politically motivated". In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Nov 4), Tunku Ismail claimed that FIFA continues to punish players without proper...

Former great James Wong urges FAM to reconsider taking case to CAS

PETALING JAYA: Former Malaysian international James Wong is urging the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) not to take the case involving seven national footballers to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Commenting on FIFA’s decision to reject FAM’s appeal over sanctions imposed on the national football body and seven players, James said taking the case...

Citizenship of seven heritage players granted according to the law, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry insists that the process of granting citizenship to seven national heritage players was carried out in accordance with the law, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said there was no cause for concern as all processes were carried out properly and carefully by the ministry in line with Article...

Ex-national footballer Dollah Salleh makes history after elected FAM vice-president

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national footballer Datuk Dollah Salleh has made history by becoming the first player to be elected as vice-president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for the 2025-2029 term. His victory comes as no surprise, given that his vast experience as a national football legend is seen as crucial in revitalising the national...

Selangor Sultan yet to grant audience with FAM president

PETALING JAYA: It is learnt that the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has yet to grant an audience to Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin. According to a reliable source, Hamidin asked for a meeting and several FAM officials approached palace representatives but to no avail. "We were made aware that...

Who’s kicking up a storm

Serious allegations set to take centrestage during FAM Congress today PETALING JAYA: Some serious allegations have raised tension ahead of today’s Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) 60th Annual Congress meeting. The premier footballing body in Malaysia have been rocked by allegations in a poison-pen letter, signed by UltrasFAM, sent via email to all the stakeholders, including Youth...

Pan-gon urges players to show passion and winning mentality at Asian Cup

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia football coach Kim Pan-gon wants all Harimau Malaya players to play with full passion as they will carry the nation’s name on the international stage in the Asian Cup Finals in Qatar next month. The South Korean said it is also his dream to go to the main stage of the showpiece tournament...

Pan-gon targets minimum points needed for Malaysia to qualify for the third round

PETALING JAYA: It’s no laughing matter but national coach Kim Pan-gon is targeting a minimum of 12 points out of six matches to qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup-2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. The South Korean is optimistic that the Harimau Malaya squad can confirm their slot as the 18 best teams in...