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The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kedah and Perak ineligible to play in the Super League
No encore: Kedah players paying respects to their fans at the Darulaman Stadium during a Super League match earlier this season. PETALING JAYA: Two of Malaysia's football heavyweights Kedah and Perak face an uncertain future after failing to obtain the National Licence required for participation in the 2025-2026 Super League season. According to an announcement by the Malaysian Football League (MFL) First Instance Body (FIB), both teams were denied licences due to non-compliance with the financial criteria set out in the MFL Club Licensing Regulations (CLR). Without the licence, Kedah and Perak are currently ineligible to compete in the upcoming Super League, unless a successful appeal or corrective action is made in time with a new investor set to come in. It is learnt that Kedah have also applied to play in the A1 Semi-Pro League, while Perak remain a mystery though in the past there were hints that the team would not pull out. Amateur Football League (AFL) chairman Datuk Yusoff Mahadi said the A1 Semi-Pro League under his stewardship could be a platform for both these teams to rebuild and be part of the big league one day. 'We do not want teams, who when they fall, immediately go missing. The A1 League should be a platform for Kedah and Perak to stay alive, to keep fighting,' he said. 'These teams now need the space to breath, rearrange and slowly build their strength. Our hope is to see them in the big league again.' The MFL FIB confirmed that 11 Super League clubs have successfully obtained their licences, including Johor Darul Ta'zim, Selangor, Penang, Kuching City, Sabah, Terengganu, Pahang and Negri Sembilan. Pahang's status in the league seems to be in limbo in the beginning but looks like the Elephants have done a U-turn and will compete in the top division. However, three clubs were only granted licences with sanctions. They are Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan and Police. These clubs are required to submit additional financial documentation by May 31. Failure to do so could lead to their licences being revoked. From the A1 Semi-Pro League, Melaka and Immigration were granted exceptional licences under Article 15 of the MFL CLR, allowing them to compete in the Super League next season. FIB chairman Sheikh Mohd Nasir Sheikh Mohd Sharif stressed that licences are only issued to clubs that comply with six key criteria, which are sporting, infrastructure, personnel administration, legal, financial, and business. 'I congratulate all clubs that succeeded and appreciate their efforts in ensuring full compliance with the licensing standards,' he said. Another team that will be joining the league are Brunei, who officially confirmed on their website that they will be part of the Super League and have signed rightback Fairuz Zakaria from Penang for the Super League challenge.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Three clubs face Super League axe over licensing issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Super League clubs — KL City, Kelantan Darul Naim and Police — are in danger of being booted out of the 2025-2026 season. The clubs must submit additional documentation to fulfil financial criteria by May 31. Failure to comply could see their national licences revoked by the Malaysian Football League's (MFL) independent First Instance Body (FIB). In a statement, the FIB announced that eight Super League clubs and two Amateur Football League (AFL) A1 teams have fulfilled all licensing requirements for the upcoming season. FIB licensing committee chairman Sheikh Nasir Sheikh Sharif said the body required additional time to review the documents before making a final decision on May 22. "I would like to congratulate all clubs that successfully obtained the national licence and commend their outstanding efforts in ensuring their applications were approved," he said. To be granted a licence, clubs are assessed on six key criteria outlined in the 2024-2025 edition of the MFL Club Licensing Regulations — sports, infrastructure, personnel and administration, legal, financial, and commercial. The national licence awarded is valid for one season only. Clubs that have secured full licences for the 2025-2026 season are Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), Selangor, Penang, Kuching City, Sabah, Terengganu, Sri Pahang and Negri Sembilan. In addition, AFL A1 sides Melaka and Immigration FC have also been granted approval to join the Super League. KL City, Police and Kelantan Darul Naim, who received conditional licences, must now furnish additional documentation. Former M-League champions Perak and Kedah Darul Aman failed to secure licences and will not feature in the Super League next season.
New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
FIB adds extra time for licensing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has defended the independent First Instance Body (FIB) decision to extend the application deadline for the National Licence for the 2024-2025 cycle. Last Wednesday, the FIB extended the deadline for Super League clubs to upload their club licensing documents from April 30 to May 10. The decision was panned by Penang FC who warned that rewarding non-complying clubs would send the wrong message and could damage the credibility of Malaysian football. However, MFL in an official statement, said the FIB have their reason and justification for the deadline extension. "The FIB committee appreciates the commitment of the clubs that have completed the document uploading process before or on April 30, in the AFC CLAS licensing system and adhered to the original deadline that was set," read the statement. "However, based on written requests submitted by several clubs, the FIB has considered the application for a deadline extension." "This extension decision was made based on the authority granted to the FIB under the MFL Club Licensing Regulations 2024 Edition, Article 7, 8 (a), which states that 'The decision-making bodies must operate according to the principles of natural justice and must as a minimum regulate the following standards: deadlines (e.g. submission deadline, etc.);' as well as taking into account the specific circumstances for each application and case submitted," explained MFL. With this time extension, MFL hopes that the involved clubs can upload the documents at the latest by the new deadline, which is before or on May 10.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
National Licence application deadline for clubs extended to May 10
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) today explained the decision of the independent First Instance Body (FIB) to extend the National Licence application period in accordance with the provisions outlined in the MFL Club Licensing Regulations 2024/2025 season. In a statement today, the MFL informed that the FIB committee appreciates the commitment of clubs that have completed the document submission process in the AFC CLAS (Club Licensing Administration System) licensing system before or on the original deadline of April 30. However, the governing body of the Malaysian League (Liga-M) clarified that, following written requests from several clubs, the FIB has granted an extension of the deadline to May 10. 'The decision for this extension was made based on the authority granted to FIB under the MFL Club Licensing Regulations 2024, Article 7, 8(a). 'With this extension, MFL hopes that the clubs involved can upload their documents no later than the new deadline, which is before or by (or on) May 10, 2025,' the statement read. According to MFL, Article 7, 8(a) of the 2024 MFL Club Licensing Regulations states that 'The decision-making bodies must operate according to the principles of natural justice and must, at a minimum, regulate the following standards: deadlines (e.g. submission deadline, etc.);' while also considering the specific circumstances of each application and case submitted. Last Wednesday, the FIB agreed to grant clubs additional time to complete all required documents for the 2024/2025 Club Licensing Cycle for the National Licence within the AFC CLAS licensing system.
