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Barnama
25-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Failure To Resolve Financial Aspects Resulted In KDA FC Not Being Issued National Licence
ALOR SETAR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) has admitted that its failure to obtain a National Licence for the 2025/2026 season was due to unresolved financial compliance issues within the stipulated timeframe. KDA FC's Majority share owner Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar, stated that the failure to secure the license, as informed by the Malaysia Football League (MFL), means KDA FC will not compete in the upcoming Super League season. "KDA FC acknowledges the outstanding arrears that have yet to be settled and will finalise the settlement method after a meeting with all affected parties. "KDA FC is also considering several other options to ensure the club remains relevant and actively involved in the national football landscape, including participation in other platforms suitable for the club's recovery and redevelopment direction," he said in a statement today. He also expressed KDA FC's gratitude to the MFL for all the cooperation and consideration provided throughout the licensing process. "I would also like to take this opportunity to openly apologize to all supporters, sponsors, players, and club staff affected by this news," he said. "As the majority owner, I take responsibility for the shortcomings and consider this a crucial lesson to re-evaluate the club's overall structure and approach," he added. Mohd Daud also described this period as the 'Sang Kenari' (The Canaries) hibernation phase, a time for self-improvement, strengthening foundations, and preparing to return better and more organized. "We believe that falling is not the end, but an opportunity to improve and rebuild a stronger foundation. Supporters will continue to be a vital pulse in this journey.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Saifuddin Nasution reportedly sends legal letter over Facebook user's claims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reportedly issued a letter of demand to a social media user over allegedly defamatory claims about the former's role in Kedah Darul Aman Football Club (KDA FC). Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported today that the social media user, identified as Zubair Ismail, had alleged in a March 26 Facebook post that Saifuddin instructed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the Inland Revenue Board to investigate the club, which scared off potential sponsors. Zubair was also said to have accused Saifuddin of trying to 'save' the team to boost his public image and later posted a related TikTok video. Through law firm SN Nair & Partners, Saifuddin — who is Kedah Pakatan Harapan chief — reportedly demanded an apology within three working days or warned of legal action. 'Your careless, malicious, and baseless actions have left our client with no choice but to take legal action to defend his reputation and integrity,' the letter reportedly read. The letter reportedly also claimed Zubair's posts had damaged Saifuddin's reputation, especially among football fans. To note, Saifuddin has been engaging with KDA FC, which has reportedly not paid out salaries to its staff and players for 10 months. Bernama reported last month that Saifuddin presented the team with RM200,000 that was raised with the support of three NGOs through a Hari Raya fund-raiser.
