Super League clubs to face bi-monthly financial checks
The MFL's FFP Unit will carry out five reviews in total, with clubs required to submit reports on income, expenditure, salary declarations and statutory contributions for each two-month period. The first deadline is on Oct 16, covering August and September.
Chairman of the independent First Instance Body (FIB) Sheikh Nasir Sheikh Sharif said any arrears would be referred to the FIB for action under Articles 10 and 14(1)(B), with penalties possible for breaches.
He confirmed all Super League clubs had already submitted their budget and pre-season documents for 2025-2026, which include budgets, sponsors' letters of agreement, and lists of players, officials and staff with details of salaries and contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) and the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO).
A declaration of arrears as of June 2025 was also lodged in line with FFP regulations under Articles 9(1) and 10(1), before verification by the FFP Unit.
"FIB is responsible for reviewing and assessing the documents to ensure clubs adhere to sustainable financial management principles in line with MFL's FFP criteria.
"The submissions allow MFL to determine the total budget to be used for salary and contribution payments based on the salary cap of 80 per cent," Sheikh Nasir said.
The documents will be assessed under the 2025-2026 FFP regulations, with breaches subject to sanction. – BERNAMA
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