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The Malaysian Football League faces mounting criticism over its player registration safeguards after KL City became embroiled in a high-profile administrative scandal, prompting calls for systemic reform.
KL City began their 2026-2027 Super League campaign with just 10 players after registration problems and illness sidelined 13 squad members, resulting in a 6-0 defeat to Kuching City.
Kuching City FC delivered a dominant performance to defeat Kelantan Red Warriors 5-0 in the Malaysian Super League, propelling themselves to second place while the visitors remain rooted at the bottom.
The Malaysian Football League has greenlit five extra registration slots for domestic players starting the 2026/27 season, lifting the maximum squad cap from 33 to 38 while keeping the foreign player limit fixed at 15.
Kuala Lumpur FA is being pursued in court by a licensed moneylender over an alleged RM1 million loan, marking fresh financial troubles for the domestic football club.
Malaysian-origin striker Lim You, 14, netted seven goals in her national debut as the Malayan Tigress Under-17 side demolished Saudi Arabia 9-0 at the 2026 Srikandi Merdeka Cup in Kudus, Indonesia, advancing to the semi-finals.
Malaysia will compete in the inaugural 2026 ASEAN FIFA Cup in Indonesia next month, presenting an opportunity to restore national football credibility following FIFA sanctions and FAM leadership turmoil.
Dedicated Malaysian football supporters turned out for Harimau Malaya's ASEAN Cup clash with Laos despite a boycott call from Ultras Malaya over governance turmoil at the Football Association of Malaysia.
Malaysia's interim football coach has cautioned his squad not to overlook Laos in tomorrow's ASEAN Cup fixture, emphasising that the youthful Southeast Asian opponents remain dangerous despite a heavy defeat to Thailand.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has articulated Malaysia's long-term aspiration to host the FIFA World Cup, while hoping the national team will qualify to represent Southeast Asia in the prestigious global tournament.