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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Kelantan TRW Vow To Settle Outstanding Salaries Of Former Players, Coaches This Season
REGION - EAST > NEWS KOTA BHARU, July 15 (Bernama) -- Salary arrears involving nearly 20 former players and coaches of Kelantan Darul Naim (KDN) FC have been guaranteed to be resolved within this season. President of Kelantan The Real Warriors (Kelantan TRW), Tan Sri Annuar Musa, said the arrears only involved three months, namely February, March and April of this year. He said the club also appealed to be given space to negotiate with the former players and coaches involved to expedite the settlement of the outstanding salaries. bootstrap slideshow 'Don't worry, all debts will be paid. We only ask for a chance to negotiate — if there are those who urgently need the money, we will try to accommodate. However, we are offering a win-win situation in which they agree to a reduction in the payment. 'If they agree to a discount, we can settle it by August. But if they refuse, that is their right. Without any discount, we will settle the arrears -- which amount to about RM300,000 -- within this season,' he said at a press conference here today. Earlier, Annuar confirmed that he had accepted the offer to serve as president of Kelantan TRW Football Club with immediate effect. Bernama reported on Sunday that the Kelantan TRW management had been given until today to resolve the salary arrears involving nearly 20 players and coaches from last season. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Settling footballers' unpaid salaries with 'duit kutu'?
KUALA LUMPUR: It's insulting and humiliating. That is how current and former players of Kelantan Darul Naim (KDN) described the attempt by the team management to settle months of salaries owing to them. KDN midfielder Jasmir Mehat voiced his frustration over the club's offer, which includes a 50 per cent cut from the three months of unpaid salary, monthly instalments of RM200 until the debt is settled, and match-based payments of RM500-RM1,000 for only five matches between Feb and April. "We're not asking for anything extra. We want what we've earned, but being told we'll be paid RM200 a month feels like we're not being taken seriously," said Jasmir. "At that rate, some of us would have to wait nearly a decade to be paid in full. It doesn't feel fair or respectful to professionals who gave their commitment to the team." Jasmir added that the players were open to discussions, but the solutions offered so far showed a lack of genuine intention to resolve the matter quickly or reasonably, and equated it to paying with "duit kutu". Meanwhile, former KDN head coach Rezal Zambery Yahya said that nearly 20 former players and staff have rejected the club's proposed terms and given KDN until tomorrow to respond before raising the matter with the FA of Malaysia. "We're not water filter salesmen who can be paid RM200 a month until the debt is cleared," said Rezal. "Paying per match doesn't make sense either because there's no such clause in our contracts. Despite that, we've offered them more practical solutions. It's up to them now to be reasonable."
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Football fraternity questions MFL over Kelantan Darul Naim exemption
KUALA LUMPUR: Why is Kelantan Darul Naim still in the Super League despite flouting club licensing rules? Kelantan Darul Naim's green light to compete in next season's Super League has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the Malaysia Football League (MFL) of undermining its own standards, particularly the requirement for clubs to run youth development teams. Dr Faithal Hassan, Deputy Dean at Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, warned the decision could set a dangerous precedent and weaken the long-term health of Malaysian football. "It's unfair to the clubs that have complied fully with the licensing rules and invested heavily in youth development," he said. "These regulations are meant to ensure continuity and sustainability. Granting exemptions just to make up the numbers defeats the purpose, especially when youth setups require time, effort and significant resources." According to the 2023 MFL Club Licensing Regulations, clubs must operate at least four youth squads, including a mandatory Under-17 and Under-10, with at least three more between the Under-18 and Under-23 range. These teams must compete in recognised tournaments endorsed by FAM or MFL. Yet Kelantan Darul Naim, the only team in next season's 13-club Super League without any Youth or President's Cup side, were still awarded a licence. Newcomers Immigration FC also lack youth teams but, like Melaka FC, who both played in the A1 League last year, have been granted a transitional year. Melaka, however, have already met the youth team criteria by registering sides in FAM competitions. Kelantan, critics argue, no longer meet the basic requirements after restructuring their setup, yet MFL still gave them the green light, a move many see as a step backwards. "There's a serious flaw when exemptions are handed out selectively," said Faithal. "If some clubs can skip youth development while others invest heavily, it creates an uneven playing field. Worse still, it could deter clubs from prioritising grassroots development, which is vital for the national pipeline." Faithal also dismissed MFL's justification that Kelantan met the youth requirement last season as flawed. "The Super League is not a 'practice ground'. Any club entering must be fully ready. Otherwise, we'll continue facing the same old issues — salary arrears, mismanagement and club withdrawals," he said. In response, the MFL stated that Kelantan's licence was granted based on their compliance in the previous cycle. "Last season, they had youth squads, so their application was in order," MFL said. But that explanation has failed to appease many within the football fraternity, who say consistent and transparent enforcement is crucial to restoring faith in the league. Faithal also criticised the lack of transparency in how rules are enforced. "Every year, the regulations change or are applied differently often to suit certain teams. This selective flexibility is hurting the league's credibility," he said. "The only way forward is to publish the licensing regulations in full and enforce them across the board." He added that unresolved salary issues, the over-reliance on naturalised players and the dwindling number of teams in the top flight paint a worrying picture.
New Straits Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KL City, Kelantan Darul Naim and Police get national licence
KUALA LUMPUR: KL City, Kelantan Darul Naim and Police will not have to miss the 2025-2026 M-League. They have been granted national licences after meeting all financial compliance requirements set by the Malaysian Football League's First Instance Body. The independent body, who announced this today, had earlier approved the three teams' applications conditionally, requiring them to submit additional financial documents by May 31.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Analyst: FIFA transfer ban paints very poor picture of Malaysian football
In dire straits: KL's Brendan Gan (right) is tackled by Kelantan Darul Naim's Afzal Akbar during their Super League match last month. Kelantan Darul Naim are currently on the FIFA transfer ban list while KL are among the teams facing salary payment issues this season. — Bernama PETALING JAYA: The transfer ban imposed by world football governing body FIFA should not be taken lightly, as it reflects the deep-rooted financial crisis plaguing many teams in the Malaysian League. Sports analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli said the situation is alarming, especially with nine teams now slapped with the ban, a development that further tarnishes the already troubled image of Malaysian football. He noted that the issue has reached a critical point, especially with the inclusion of a semi-professional team among those facing salary arrears. 'This paints a very poor picture of Malaysian football, especially with the number of teams involved. 'When FIFA impose such sanctions, it means we are now on the radar of the global body following complaints lodged by players. 'If the matter continues without any serious action being taken, it won't just damage the reputation of our domestic league, it will affect Malaysia's image as a footballing nation,' said Pekan. He added that the bans could also deter foreign players from joining Malaysian teams in future seasons. 'Agents representing foreign players will definitely take note of the current situation in Malaysia. 'When issues such as unpaid salaries and debts become common, it reflects badly on the league. We're talking about a professional set-up, after all.' A total of nine teams are currently under FIFA's transfer ban, including Kelantan Darul Naim, Kelantan FC, Kelantan FA, PT Athletic FC, Sarawak United, Perlis, Melaka United FC and Melaka United. Terengganu, who were also listed, have since confirmed that they have settled all outstanding payments by the end of April. This season's Super League has also seen several prominent teams facing salary payment issues, including Kuala Lumpur, Kedah, and Pahang. The situation worsened when Perak, a team with a long-standing history in Malaysian football, announced that they would not compete in the upcoming season. The issue has also caught the attention of Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, who stressed that only those with the financial strength and proper management capabilities should be entrusted with running football clubs to ensure the continuity of the domestic league and safeguard players' welfare. She said the failure of some clubs to handle basic matters like salary payments and player welfare could seriously undermine efforts to attract sponsors to support the growth of football. 'If football is already struggling to secure sponsors, imagine how hard it is for other sports. Football has a massive following, so when it comes to convincing sponsors, they're mainly looking at how clubs are run, whether salaries are paid on time and players' welfare is taken care of. 'If you're not capable, don't get involved. Let others take over. The problem is, sometimes people don't have the means but still want to hold on to power, and that prevents others from stepping in,' said Hannah.
