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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has been appointed chairman of Negeri Sembilan Football Club, replacing Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. The appointment draws on Ismail's extensive football background in the state.
JDT striker Bergson da Silva praised his team's character following their 3-3 draw with Chelsea, emphasizing the club's willingness to test themselves against elite opponents as they prepare for the 2026-2027 Malaysia Super League season.
Thousands of supporters in JDT and Chelsea colours filled Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on August 9 ahead of a friendly between the two clubs, reflecting growing international recognition of Malaysian football.
Malaysia will compete in September's inaugural 2026 ASEAN FIFA Cup in Indonesia, seeking to restore national football pride following FIFA sanctions over ineligible heritage players and the recent resignation of FAM's entire executive committee.
Dedicated Malaysian football supporters defied a boycott call by Ultras Malaya to attend Harimau Malaya's ASEAN Cup fixture against Laos, maintaining their backing for the national team despite ongoing governance issues at the Football Association of Malaysia.
Malaysia's national football team defender V. Ruventhiran has appealed to supporters to pack the stadiums during the 2026 Hyundai ASEAN Cup, emphasising national pride. Midfielder Aliff Haiqal views his call-up as a fresh start following injury struggles.
Kelantan Red Warriors FC has suspended new player signings to address internal technical and administrative issues, though the club insists preparations remain on track following their promotion to Malaysia's Super League.
The Malaysia Football League has greenlit 11 clubs for the 2026/2027 Super League season beginning August 21, with PDRM FC's participation contingent on meeting licensing requirements.
Malaysia's integrity watchdog has recommended a comprehensive review of citizenship procedures after finding irregularities in the naturalisation of seven football players approved by the Home Affairs Ministry.