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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Ipoh fans celebrate Liverpool win with open-top parade
Supporters at the live screening of the club's trophy lifting ceremony at a restaurant in Ipoh. ABOUT 100 supporters of Liverpool Football Club attended a private gathering in Ipoh, Perak, to celebrate the Merseysiders' 20th English Premier League title win. The event was organised by the club supporters' group Ipoh Kop End at the Five Thousand Years Restaurant during the live screening of the trophy lifting ceremony. Event organiser Peter Ho said those who attended watched the match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace before the title celebration. 'We also had a correct score competition and lucky draw. 'Some members won jerseys signed by former Liverpool player Luis Garcia, official merchandise and other prizes. 'We also sang songs on stage during the trophy lifting ceremony,' he said when contacted. Ho said as a supporter of Liverpool for over 33 years, the title triumph meant that the club was now the apex English football club. 'I believe it's just the beginning and there'll be more to come. 'We are planning to hold another gathering for the first match of next season at the restaurant in August, so I hope that more can join in,' he added. The open-top bus with supporters driving through Ipoh to celebrate Liverpool's 20th English Premier League title win. Veteran coach and lifelong supporter of Liverpool Datuk M. Karathu, who was the event's guest of honour, said he was happy to see so many fans gathered there. 'I am thankful to the organiser for bringing together so many supporters for this celebration,' he said. Karathu, who has also coached the Perak football team, however could not hide his disappointment about what was happening to Perak FC. 'It pains me to think that fans in the state will not have a team to support in the Malaysian Super League next season,' he added. Perak FC had said that it would officially stop all its operations due to financial issues. XOX Pro Sport Sdn Bhd, the club's owners, announced that it would withdraw from the league and were hoping to sell the club. Earlier, about 40 members of the Liverpool supporters' group also took part in an open-top bus parade through the city centre. The bus set off from Ipoh Padang and made its way to Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh Railway Station, Ipoh Old Town and Birch Memorial Clock Tower, before returning to Ipoh Padang. Parade co-organiser Edwin Seibel Nathan said participants had a wonderful time on board. 'It rained earlier, but it stopped as we boarded the bus, so the cool weather made it even more enjoyable,' he said. 'There were people waving as we passed by and cars honking as well. 'Some who couldn't join in the parade came to the field to send us off and welcome us back.' He said many participants took pictures with a replica trophy that he brought along. 'Many said they want to do this again if Liverpool wins another trophy,' he added.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Kedah and Perak out of Super League
PETALING JAYA: Kedah and Perak will play no part in the Malaysian Super League after failing to obtain the National Licence required for participation next season. According to the announcement by the First Instance Body (FIB) on Thursday (May 22), both teams were denied licences due to non-compliance with the financial criteria set out in the Malaysian Football League Club Licensing Regulations (MFL CLR) 2024/2025 edition. 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. The FIB also confirmed that 11 Super League clubs successfully obtained their licences, including Johor Darul Ta'zim, Selangor, Penang, Kuching City, Sabah, Terengganu, Pahang, and Negri Sembilan. However, three clubs were only granted licences with sanctions, namely, 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, enabling them to compete in the Super League next season. Brunei will be the 14th team participating in the league, with the club confirming their exit from the Singapore League to move to Malaysia.
The Star
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Reds see glory, our clubs see red
With Johor Darul Ta'zim sweeping all before it, the Malaysian Super League looks doomed to be a one-horse race with most other clubs running out of steam and, more importantly, money. WHAT a weekend it was for football fans.
The Star
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Johor declares April 28 as holiday to celebrate JDT's achievement
JOHOR BARU: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has announced that Monday (April 28) will be a state public holiday to celebrate the achievement of the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) football club. In a Facebook post on Thursday (April 24) night, he congratulated the Southern Tigers for successfully advancing to the Malaysia Cup Final where they would play against Sri Pahang on Saturday (April 26) at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. 'In accordance with the decree from Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the state government has decided to declare this Monday as a special public holiday for the people of Johor,' he said. Onn Hafiz also extended his gratitude to Tunku Ismail for his leadership in elevating JDT's status. 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tunku Ismail for his vision, planning, and extraordinary efforts in turning JDT into a prestigious football club—not only in Malaysia, but respected throughout Asia,' he added. With JDT having clinched the Malaysia Cup four times in recent years (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023), Onn Hafiz called on fans to rally behind the team as they pursue their fifth title. 'Come on, Southern Tigers supporters—let's flood the Bukit Jalil National Stadium to show our full support and become the 12th player for this crucial match. May victory be with JDT,' he said He also invited JDT fans to a celebration event at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium here on Sunday (April 27) at 8pm, calling it a grand celebration following the club's 11 straight Malaysian Super League title wins.
