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Barnama
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Barnama
13 Teams Joining M-League 2025-2026, Sri Pahang Stay Out
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Sri Pahang FC have confirmed that they will not participate in the Malaysia League (M-League) this season despite being granted a National License by the First Instance Body (FIB). The Malaysian Football League (MFL) announced in a statement that the 'Elephants' squad, which received the 2025/26 national license, has decided not to compete in the M-League by submitting a confirmation letter dated June 16. The decision will see 13 teams participating in the new season which will begin on August 8. bootstrap slideshow "All clubs have been granted the 2025-2026 National License by the independent First Instance Body (FIB) with the club from Brunei, DPMM FC, being granted approval from the International Football Association Board (FIFA) and the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) to compete in the 2025-2026 Malaysia League. "However, Sri Pahang FC, which also received the 2025-2026 National License, have decided not to compete in the Malaysia League this season by submitting a confirmation letter dated 16 June 2025," said MFL in a statement issued on its Facebook page today. According to MFL, the clubs competing in the championship this time are Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT), Selangor FC, Penang FC, Kuching City FC, Sabah FC, Terengganu FC, Negeri Sembilan FC, Kelantan Darul Naim FC, Kuala Lumpur City FC, PDRM FC and DPMM FC and two clubs from AFL A1, namely Melaka FC and Imigresen FC. Commenting further, MFL announced that this season's Malaysian League calendar will begin with a clash between JDT, the Super League champion and Selangor, the Super League runners-up in the Charity Shield match on August 8, 2025, which is also the league's opening match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor. Meanwhile, the FA Cup tournament will begin in mid-August, the Malaysia Cup and MFL Challenge Cup in January 2026. MFL also announced that this season's Malaysian League calendar will run for 10 months, after last season's adjustment which lasted 14 months to align the schedule with international leagues.
Malay Mail
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Sri Pahang out, 13 teams in for 2025–26 M-League season
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Sri Pahang FC have confirmed that they will not participate in the Malaysia League (M-League) this season despite being granted a National License by the First Instance Body (FIB). The Malaysian Football League (MFL) announced in a statement that the 'Elephants' squad, which received the 2025/26 national license, has decided not to compete in the M-League by submitting a confirmation letter dated June 16. The decision will see 13 teams participating in the new season which will begin on August 8. 'All clubs have been granted the 2025-2026 National License by the independent First Instance Body (FIB) with the club from Brunei, DPMM FC, being granted approval from the International Football Association Board (FIFA) and the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) to compete in the 2025-2026 Malaysia League. 'However, Sri Pahang FC, which also received the 2025-2026 National License, have decided not to compete in the Malaysia League this season by submitting a confirmation letter dated 16 June 2025,' said MFL in a statement issued on its Facebook page today. According to MFL, the clubs competing in the championship this time are Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT), Selangor FC, Penang FC, Kuching City FC, Sabah FC, Terengganu FC, Negeri Sembilan FC, Kelantan Darul Naim FC, Kuala Lumpur City FC, PDRM FC and DPMM FC and two clubs from AFL A1, namely Melaka FC and Imigresen FC. Commenting further, MFL announced that this season's Malaysian League calendar will begin with a clash between JDT, the Super League champion and Selangor, the Super League runners-up in the Charity Shield match on August 8, 2025, which is also the league's opening match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor. Meanwhile, the FA Cup tournament will begin in mid-August, the Malaysia Cup and MFL Challenge Cup in January 2026. MFL also announced that this season's Malaysian League calendar will run for 10 months, after last season's adjustment which lasted 14 months to align the schedule with international leagues. 'MFL will release the 2025-2026 Malaysian League schedule soon as MFL is facing constraints in completing the full schedule for the season since the AFC will only hold its draw for the ACL Elite and ACL 2 competitions involving JDT and Selangor FC on August 15. 'Meanwhile, MFL is still waiting for the detailed date of the Asean Club Championship from AFF which also involves the participation of JDT and Selangor FC,' according to the MFL. — Bernama
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Asean All-Stars assemble! Harimau Malaya's Aguero leads the charge against Man United on May 28
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Harimau Malaya naturalised striker Sergio Aguero has described his selection for the Asean All-Stars squad as a significant milestone in his football career ahead of their clash against English giants Manchester United in the Maybank Challenge Cup on Wednesday here. The Sri Pahang FC forward said the opportunity to represent Malaysia on such a prominent stage, even in an exhibition match, is a great honour and a proud moment for him. 'It's an incredible honour to be selected for such a historic match. Playing against one of the biggest clubs in the world, alongside some of the best players from this region, is truly a dream come true. 'What makes it even more special is the chance to represent Malaysia at this stage, carrying the flag in front of our home fans means everything to me,' said the 31-year-old Argentine-born in a statement. The match against United is set to take place at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, here. Besides Aguero, four other national players selected are Terengganu FC defender Muhammad Azam Azmi Murad, Penang FC winger Muhammad Adib Abdul Ra'op, Perak FC goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Nazdli and Kuala Lumpur City FC defender Declan Lambert. The last time The Red Devils played in Malaysia was during their 2009 pre-season tour, beating Malaysia XI twice, 3-2 and 2-0, respectively on July 18 and 20 at the National Stadium. The 13-time EPL champions are also scheduled to travel to Hong Kong as part of their pre-season tour to play against the Hong Kong national team on May 30. Meanwhile, according to the statement, the organisers have informed that ticket sales have been brisk with several categories already sold out. Fans are urged to secure their seats now via the official ticketing platform at — Bernama
The Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Gopi kicks off new career selling popiah
Compiled by KHOO GEK SAN, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN AFTER gaining attention for selling drinks during Ramadan, former national footballer Mohammad Gopi Rizqi, 36, has now turned to selling popiah carbonara, Utusan Malaysia reported. He currently helps his wife, Siti Norhidayah Roslan, 38, who ran the food business online as a source of extra income. 'There are three varieties – chicken, beef and mixed – and we're selling them in Johor Baru and Pontian.' Gopi said he is now fully focused on making the spring rolls with his wife, having stopped selling drinks after Ramadan. He began the food venture selling beverages in front of his in-laws' home in Kampung Api-Api to make ends meet following unresolved salary arrears with a football club in the capital. On his football career, Gopi said he had been invited to assist a primary school football team for an upcoming Under-12 tournament, but has yet to be approached by any local football academies. Gopi previously played for Sri Pahang FC (2010–2015), Selangor (2016), Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) (2017–2018), Melaka United (2018), PDRM (2019), and returned to Pahang in 2020. > A wedding in Bandung, Indonesia, has gone viral after the bride and groom opted to give guests bundles of fresh vegetables as wedding favours, instead of the usual sweets or trinkets, Sinar Harian reported. The ceremony, held on the eve of Chinese New Year at Universitas Padjadjaran, featured a traditional theme with lush, tropical-inspired decor. Shared on TikTok by user @syalalaye, it drew praise for its originality and practicality. 'We didn't want a boring or cliche gift,' bride Tiara Ratnaningsih told Wolipop. The unusual gift proved to be a hit, especially among women, who welcomed the chance to bring home something that would benefit their household. Many praised the idea for being both sustainable and budget-friendly. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Referee Razlan Joffri's ‘fingerprints' remain all over Malaysia Cup
Sri Pahang FC's coaching staff and supporters were surprised to hear that Razlan Joffri Ali (main image) had been nominated as the head referee for their Malaysia Cup final against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) on April 26. Razlan was at the centre of one of the season's worst officiating controversies during a league match between Perak FC and JDT in November last year. To recap: Heading into the second half, JDT was already four goals up — two each from Romel Morales and Bergson. Things didn't go quite as smoothly after the break, and Arif Aiman Hanapi looked increasingly agitated. With five minutes left, a scuffle broke out between Arif Aiman and Tommy Mawas. Both were shown yellow cards. Many, including myself, believed Arif Aiman deserved a straight red. Shortly after, JDT was awarded a penalty. Bergson stepped up to complete his hattrick. Perak lost 5-0. Public backlash followed, prompting the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to investigate. It concluded that Razlan's decisions were flawed and issued an apology to Perak. Perak accepted it — not that they had much choice. Razlan was removed from officiating duties, both in amateur and top-level matches — though only for a while. There's something about Razlan and JDT. A local news portal (Majoriti) claimed that prior to that Perak game, Razlan had awarded seven penalties to JDT in five matches he officiated. That kind of statistic naturally fuels suspicion — which is why Sri Pahang's camp was uneasy. Appointing an official with no prior suspension for poor refereeing is not just about optics — it's fundamental. Ahead of the 2024/25 Malaysia Cup final, much had already been said about waning interest in our domestic competitions. Some blame the lack of competitiveness. Around 50,000 fans attended last week's final — far fewer than the 80,000 who used to pack the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. In a previous article, I argued that JDT's dominance is not to blame. We've seen similar trends in leagues like the Bundesliga and Serie A — yet fan attendance remains strong. The issue may instead lie with trust — or rather, the lack of it. Trust in league management. Trust in refereeing. When referees with a history of high-profile blunders are appointed to crucial matches, confidence in the integrity of the competition takes a hit. Controversial decisions — especially from a ref with past errors — invite criticism and dent the league's reputation. If Malaysian football is serious about regaining fan trust, it must prioritise reliable, consistent officiating. Because fans can accept losing. What they can't accept is winning — or losing — under a cloud of doubt. It's hard to celebrate a cup when greasy fingerprints are all over it. The views expressed here are the personal opinion of the writer and do not necessarily represent that of Twentytwo13.
