Harimau Malaya will enjoy a full house against the Philippines in their decisive ASEAN Hyundai Cup Group B clash, with home tickets sold out despite an ongoing boycott by Ultras Malaya, highlighting unwavering public support for the national team
Senior sports analyst Sadek Mustaffa says experienced corporate figures are reluctant to contest the Football Association of Malaysia's top post because they believe the president lacks the independence and authority needed to drive meaningful reforms
FCAM president Datuk Ong Kim Swee urges parents to verify the credentials of football academies and coaches before enrolling their children, stressing that all local and foreign football programmes must obtain FAM approval to safeguard coaching standards and protect young players
Sports Analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli suggests that Harimau Malaya should field their strongest available squad in every competition, arguing that every international tournament carries the nation's pride and deserves equal importance
Former national team boss Tan Cheng Hoe has been appointed interim head coach of Harimau Malaya, with the Football Association of Malaysia banking on his experience and familiarity with the local football landscape to maintain stability and momentum following Peter Cklamovski's departure
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
