The National Sports Council says early signs of progress are emerging from the restructured National Football Development Programme, following Malaysia’s strong showing at the 2026 ASEAN Under-17 Championship and closer technical integration with the Football Association of Malaysia
National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Jefri Ngadirin said this is an effort to strengthen Malaysia’s coaching structure and raise standards on the international stage
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports