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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
PAFA plan to join A1 League next season
IPOH: The Perak Football Association (PAFA) are planning to compete in the A1 League organised by the Malaysia Amateur Football League (AFL) next season, taking a proactive step to ensure the state's proud football legacy lives on and grows. PAFA, in a statement posted on the official Perak FA Facebook page, said its main focus at present is to build a team around the Perak Malaysia Games (SUKMA) squad, which will form the backbone of The Bos Gaurus' domestic revival. 'Planning is actively under way to enter the AFL‑organised League as a starting point, while also making long‑term preparations for SUKMA 2026, the 2026 President's Cup and the 2026 Youth Cup. 'We greatly appreciate the strong support of the state government led by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, who has always been attentive and committed to helping PAFA drive football development in the state,' the statement said. On 22 May, AFL chairman Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi welcomed the participation of Perak and Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) in the A1 League after both clubs failed to secure the National Licence, ending the 2018 Malaysia Cup champions' (Perak FC's) hopes of playing in next season's Super League. The two teams' failure to meet the financial criteria laid out in the Malaysian Football League Club Licensing Regulations 2024‑2025 (MFL CLR) was the main reason their national licences were rejected. PAFA said its president, Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin, has already held a series of strategic meetings with senior football leaders, including Mohd Yusoff, to discuss direction, eligibility and entry requirements for the Amateur League, President's Cup, Youth Cup, A1 League, and future national‑licence applications. As the state's governing body for football, PAFA acknowledged fans' disappointment but called for everyone to unite, rebuild and sow fresh hope. 'We do not promise miracles, but we promise extraordinary resolve and determination, a fighting spirit that never knows defeat. Stay with us — for the crest, for honour, for Perak Darul Ridzuan,' the statement said. PAFA noted that the 'PAFA 2.0' resurgence is no coincidence but a carefully structured recovery mission outlined in the PAFA Strategic Plan 2035. Mohd Azhar took over the association on 8 Feb 2024 and inherited RM5 million in debt from the previous management. 'Nevertheless, today's PAFA chooses not to point fingers. Instead, we choose to move forward with new strategies, plans and direction,' the statement added.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
PAFA Plan to Join A1 League Next Season
IPOH, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Perak Football Association (PAFA) are planning to compete in the A1 League organised by the Malaysia Amateur Football League (AFL) next season, taking a proactive step to ensure the state's proud football legacy lives on and grows. PAFA, in a statement posted on the official Perak FA Facebook page, said its main focus at present is to build a team around the Perak Malaysia Games (SUKMA) squad, which will form the backbone of The Bos Gaurus' domestic revival. 'Planning is actively under way to enter the AFL‑organised League as a starting point, while also making long‑term preparations for SUKMA 2026, the 2026 President's Cup and the 2026 Youth Cup. bootstrap slideshow 'We greatly appreciate the strong support of the state government led by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, who has always been attentive and committed to helping PAFA drive football development in the state,' the statement said. On 22 May, AFL chairman Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi welcomed the participation of Perak and Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) in the A1 League after both clubs failed to secure the National Licence, ending the 2018 Malaysia Cup champions' (Perak FC's) hopes of playing in next season's Super League. The two teams' failure to meet the financial criteria laid out in the Malaysian Football League Club Licensing Regulations 2024‑2025 (MFL CLR) was the main reason their national licences were rejected. PAFA said its president, Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin, has already held a series of strategic meetings with senior football leaders, including Mohd Yusoff, to discuss direction, eligibility and entry requirements for the Amateur League, President's Cup, Youth Cup, A1 League, and future national‑licence applications. As the state's governing body for football, PAFA acknowledged fans' disappointment but called for everyone to unite, rebuild and sow fresh hope. 'We do not promise miracles, but we promise extraordinary resolve and determination, a fighting spirit that never knows defeat. Stay with us — for the crest, for honour, for Perak Darul Ridzuan,' the statement said.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Star
PAFA won't leave young players in the lurch after Perak's pullout
PETALING JAYA: The Perak Football Association (PAFA) are ready to help young Perak players following the club's decision to pull out of next year's Super League. PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin said the association respected owners XOX's decision to withdraw from the league due to financial constraints faced by the company. 'The association take note of XOX's decision to dissolve the team and withdraw from the Super League,' he said. 'PAFA deeply appreciates and extends its sincere gratitude to XOX for their contribution to the team. 'We also sympathise with the issues faced by Perak players, especially the young players. PAFA will assist within their capabilities, especially in football development and the careers of young Perak players.'' Despite the team being dissolved, Azhar said football will continue to grow in the state through grassroots development efforts carried out by the association. 'Currently, PAFA are forming the upcoming Malaysia Games (Sukma) team while also providing experience to the team by allowing them to compete in the A1 orA2 league. 'We will also seek advice from the state government, Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Malaysian Football League (MFL), and Amateur Football League (AFL) on the next steps to be taken,' he said. On Saturday, Perak chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi said the owners XOX had officially withdrawn from next season's Super League, ending the team's journey.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PAFA respects Perak FC's decision to withdraw from M-League
THE withdrawal of Perak FC from next season's Malaysia League (M-League) was made based on a thorough assessment and a collective decision by all the team's stakeholders, according to the Perak Football Association (PAFA). PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin said they respected the decision made by XOX Berhad due to the financial constraints faced by the company. He said they had been informed that the Board of Directors of XOX Berhad had decided to withdraw the eight-time Malaysia Cup champions from the competitions. 'PAFA deeply appreciates and extends its sincere gratitude to XOX Berhad for their contributions to the state football team through Perak FC. 'We also sympathise with the plight faced by the Perak FC players, especially the young players, and PAFA will assist within its capabilities, particularly in football development and the career pathways of young Perak players,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Azhar said that although the Perak team has been dissolved, football in the state remains 'alive' through grassroots development efforts being carried out by PAFA. 'At present, PAFA is forming the SUKMA 2025/2026 squad while also considering providing exposure and experience to the SUKMA squad by allowing them to compete in the A1 or A2 League. 'In addition, we will seek advice from the state government as well as from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Malaysian Football League (MFL) and the Amateur Football League (AFL) on the next steps,' he said. Earlier, Perak FC chairman Datuk Seri Azim Zabidi confirmed that The Bos Gaurus squad was forced to withdraw from next season's Super League competition due to financial difficulties.
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PAFA Respects Perak FC's Decision To Withdraw From M-League
IPOH, April 29 (Bernama) -- The withdrawal of Perak FC from next season's Malaysia League (M-League) was made based on a thorough assessment and a collective decision by all the team's stakeholders, according to the Perak Football Association (PAFA). PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin said they respected the decision made by XOX Berhad due to the financial constraints faced by the company. He said they had been informed that the Board of Directors of XOX Berhad had decided to withdraw the eight-time Malaysia Cup champions from the competitions. bootstrap slideshow "PAFA deeply appreciates and extends its sincere gratitude to XOX Berhad for their contributions to the state football team through Perak FC. "We also sympathise with the plight faced by the Perak FC players, especially the young players, and PAFA will assist within its capabilities, particularly in football development and the career pathways of young Perak players," he said in a statement today. Mohd Azhar said that although the Perak team has been dissolved, football in the state remains "alive" through grassroots development efforts being carried out by PAFA. "At present, PAFA is forming the SUKMA 2025/2026 squad while also considering providing exposure and experience to the SUKMA squad by allowing them to compete in the A1 or A2 League. "In addition, we will seek advice from the state government as well as from the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), the Malaysian Football League (MFL) and the Amateur Football League (AFL) on the next steps," he said. Earlier, Perak FC chairman Datuk Seri Azim Zabidi confirmed that The Bos Gaurus squad was forced to withdraw from next season's Super League competition due to financial difficulties.
