FAM’s 67% ticket price increase for Malaysia’s ASEAN Cup semi-final against Vietnam has exposed wider questions over accountability and the association’s relationship with supporters, says senior sports analyst Sadek Mustaffa
FAM secretary-general Noor Azman Rahman says higher ticket prices reflect increased match, security and venue costs, while urging supporters to turn up in force for Sunday’s Asean Cup semi-final first leg
Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry