Afiq previously proved his consistency by being recognised as the Best Midfielder in the 2022 and 2023 editions, making the 2025-2026 season his third major success, edging out other nominees, Danial Amier Norhisham (Kuching City FC) and Nooa Laine (Selangor FC)
The death of former Kedah Darul Aman coach Rosle Md Derus has reignited concerns over unpaid salaries in Malaysian football, with FCAM president Datuk Ong Kim Swee urging FAM, the Malaysian Football League and clubs to tighten enforcement and hold errant teams accountable before more lives are affected
JDT star Arif Aiman Hanapi dismisses social media criticism suggesting he has avoided overseas moves for comfort, insisting his rise to the top has been shaped by sacrifice, pressure and hard work
Football governing body backs inclusive talks to pinpoint root causes as top clubs unite over mounting withdrawals, salary delays and unsustainable cost pressures
This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
