2012 Malaysia Premier League
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The 2012 Malaysia Premier League (also known as Astro Liga Super Malaysia 2012 in Malay and the Astro Premier League Malaysia due to the sponsorship from Astro
) is the 9th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.
The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia. PKNS FC
are the reigning 2011 Malaysia Premier League
champions and currently play in the top flight of Malaysian football, Malaysia Super League.
season, two newly promoted teams from Malaysia FAM Cup 2011
and two relegated teams from the 2011 Super League Malaysia
season.
Pahang FA
and Perlis FA
were relegated from 2011 Super League Malaysia
after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table.
2011 FAM Cup League Malaysia champions Betaria FC
and runners-up MBJB FC
secured direct promotion to the Malaysia Premier League.
Pahang FA
(relegated from 2011 Super League Malaysia
) Perlis FA
(relegated from 2011 Super League Malaysia
) PDRM FA
Johor FA
Sime Darby FC USM FC ATM FA
Muar Municipal Council FC
Pos Malaysia FC
Harimau Muda B Betaria FC
¹ MBJB FC
¹
¹ - promoted from Malaysia FAM League
eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Nike has produced a new match ball, named the T90 Tracer, which will be electric blue, black and white and also a high-visibility version in yellow. Additionally, Lotto
will provide officials with new kits in black, yellow, and red for the season.
The last case of unprofessional conduct involved Ivan Ziga
, a Slovakia
n player who plays for Sarawak FA
. Ivan Ziga
claims his contract was terminated nine-months early without any explanation. He also claimed he was not paid. He took his plight to the Football Association of Malaysia
but received no reply until Ivan Ziga
threatened to take the case to FIFA
.
Ivan Ziga
's case is not uncommon in Malaysia, with most other cases involving African players who are either not paid or left stranded when their contracts are terminated early without any proper explanation given by teams.
Foreign players are to come back to the league starting from the 2012 season onwards. All foreign players must obtain International Transfer Certificate from their previous national football/soccer governing body that their previous clubs affiliated before they can be register with FAM
to plays in Malaysia Premier League.
The early editions of Division 2 League, M-League, Premier 2 League and Malaysia Premier League used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of second layer league in Malaysia, which allows club to have 3 foreign players from any countries without further restrictions. Further up, clubs can employ as many as 4 foreign players and only 3 of them are allowed to play together in a match.
2. Teams participating in AFC Cup 2012 can employ one (1) extra Foreign Player, making it a total of three (3) Foreign Players, but the third Foreign Player is only allowed to play for the AFC Cup
Tournament.
3. All the teams seeking to employ foreign players must seek clearance from the Vetting Committee.
4. There is no restriction as to the country of origin of the Foreign Player but subject to the Malaysian Immigration Law.
5. The Foreign Player to be selected should comply with the following playing status:-
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 2 and above are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 1 are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- However, only current National Players from countries with world ranking higher than Malaysia
’s ranking in FIFA
’s World Ranking listed on 24th August 2011 is allowed to play in M-League 2012.
6. All Foreign Players to be employed must be certified medically fit and free from illnesses such as HIV
Aids
, Hepatitis A
, B and C by a Malaysia Hospital approved by FAM or State Football Associations.
7. The Foreign Player must bring together his medical records and a copy of his contract from the previous club or loan agreement between players and the club concerned.
8. An agreement contract of minimum SIX (6) months, shall be drawn out by the Football Association of Malaysia
, and will be signed between the foreign player and the State Football Association or Clubs.
9. Teams can employ a Foreign Player for a maximum of two (2) years subject to renewal based on performance at the end of the first year.
10. If the Foreign Player wants to continue playing for the same team after two (2) years, then he will have to appeal to the Vetting Committee.
11. Foreign Player who has played in one season of the M-League, either full or halfway, will not be able to play for another team in the M-League in the remainder of the season and the entire duration of the next season.
12. A minimum monthly salary of RM2,500.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONLY), has been set for each Foreign Player.
13. State Football Associations are only allowed to deal regarding hiring matters with FIFA / FAM Agents or parents, lawyers, siblings, spouse of the Foreign Players.
14. The additional perks may include suitable accommodation and a car for Foreign Players.
15. The quantum for the match bonuses shall be agreed upon between the Foreign Player and the State Football Association or Club.
16. The State Football Association or Club intending to hire a Foreign Player must have a healthy budget and submit deposit to FAM for each Foreign Player hired based on the calculation below:
Deposit = Total Salary (one month gross salary) x 3
17. Foreign Players who are playing or who have played in AFF
South East Asian League have to complete a cooling-off period of two years, where their last Contract must have ended before or on 7th December 2009 before they can be hired by State Football Association or Club to play in M-League 2012.
18. All the Foreign Players, Team Manager, Coaches and the State Football Secretary which hires the Foreign Players will have to undergo a compulsory pre-season briefing conducted by the Vetting Committee.
19. All matters not stipulated under this guidelines, any exemption to the guideline or unforeseen circumstances and interpretation of the guidelines will be determined by the vetting committee whose decision shall be final and binding.
20. In the event of any dispute on the interpretation of these Guidelines, the decisions of the Vetting Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia
shall be final.
2012
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) is the 9th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.
The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia. PKNS FC
PKNS FC
Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor Football Club or PKNS FC is a Malaysia club based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This team is currently playing in the second tier of Malaysian football, the Malaysia Premier League. It is also involved in the Malaysian FA Cup and the Malaysian President's Cup...
are the reigning 2011 Malaysia Premier League
2011 Malaysia Premier League
The 2011 Malaysia Premier League is the 8th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia...
champions and currently play in the top flight of Malaysian football, Malaysia Super League.
Teams
A total of twelve teams will contest the league, including eight sides from the 2011 Malaysia Premier League2011 Malaysia Premier League
The 2011 Malaysia Premier League is the 8th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia...
season, two newly promoted teams from Malaysia FAM Cup 2011
Malaysia FAM Cup 2011
-Teams:The following teams participated in the Malaysia FAM Cup 2011. In order by the number given by FAM:-* 1 Malacca FA* 2 Tentera Darat FC* 3 Rapid KL FC* 4 TUDM Hornet FC* 5 UiTM FC* 6 SPA FC* 7 Melodi Jaya Sports Club* 8 MBJB FC* 9 Kor RAMD FC...
and two relegated teams from the 2011 Super League Malaysia
2011 Super League Malaysia
The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions...
season.
Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
and Perlis FA
Perlis FA
The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis...
were relegated from 2011 Super League Malaysia
2011 Super League Malaysia
The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions...
after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table.
2011 FAM Cup League Malaysia champions Betaria FC
Betaria FC
Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC is a football club from Negeri Sembilan. The team currently plays in the Malaysia FAM Cup.Team Officials* Team Manager: B...
and runners-up MBJB FC
MBJB FC
MBJB FC is a Malaysian football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. The club currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League....
secured direct promotion to the Malaysia Premier League.
Pahang FA
Pahang FA
The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
(relegated from 2011 Super League Malaysia
2011 Super League Malaysia
The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions...
) Perlis FA
Perlis FA
The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis...
(relegated from 2011 Super League Malaysia
2011 Super League Malaysia
The 2011 Malaysia Super League is the 8th season of the highest Malaysian football league since its inception in 2004. Fourteen teams participated in the league, eleven state teams and three club teams, with Selangor FA as the defending champions...
) PDRM FA
PDRM FA
The Polis Di-Raja Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Polis Di-Raja Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor...
Johor FA
Johor FA
The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991....
Sime Darby FC USM FC ATM FA
ATM FA
The Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Selangor...
Muar Municipal Council FC
Muar Municipal Council FC
Majlis Perbandaran Muar FC or MP Muar FC is a Malaysian football club based in Muar, Johor. The club represents Majlis Perbandaran Muar in Malaysia football. The club plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League.Their home ground is Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar,...
Pos Malaysia FC
Pos Malaysia FC
Pos Malaysia FC is a Malaysian football club, which currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of Malaysian league system. Their home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor. The club is under the management of Pos Malaysia Berhad, the country's national postal...
Harimau Muda B Betaria FC
Betaria FC
Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC is a football club from Negeri Sembilan. The team currently plays in the Malaysia FAM Cup.Team Officials* Team Manager: B...
¹ MBJB FC
MBJB FC
MBJB FC is a Malaysian football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. The club currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League....
¹
¹ - promoted from Malaysia FAM League
Stadia
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| ATM FA ATM FA The Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Selangor... |
Selangor Selangor Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west... |
Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is owned by the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang . It is currently used mostly for football matches.-Footnotes:... |
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| Johor FA Johor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
Johor Johor Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri... |
Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium | |
| Harimau Muda U-19 | Selangor Selangor Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west... |
Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is owned by the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang . It is currently used mostly for football matches.-Footnotes:... |
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| Sime Darby FC | Selangor Selangor Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west... |
Petaling Jaya Stadium | |
| Muar Municipal Council FC Muar Municipal Council FC Majlis Perbandaran Muar FC or MP Muar FC is a Malaysian football club based in Muar, Johor. The club represents Majlis Perbandaran Muar in Malaysia football. The club plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League.Their home ground is Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar,... |
Johor Johor Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri... |
Pasir Gudang Corporation Stadium Pasir Gudang Corporation Stadium Pasir Gudang Corporation Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. It has two stadiums as indoor stadium and outdoor stadium.... |
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| PDRM FA PDRM FA The Polis Di-Raja Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Polis Di-Raja Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor... |
Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south.... |
Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium also known as STAR of Paroi is a multi-purpose stadium in Paroi, Seremban, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1992... |
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| Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
Pahang Pahang Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.Its state... |
Darulmakmur Stadium Darulmakmur Stadium Darulmakmur Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Kuantan, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, with a capacity of 40,000 people. The stadium has a running track, in addition to the football field. It was opened in 1970, while capacity was increased after renovations... |
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| Pos Malaysia FC Pos Malaysia FC Pos Malaysia FC is a Malaysian football club, which currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of Malaysian league system. Their home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor. The club is under the management of Pos Malaysia Berhad, the country's national postal... |
Selangor Selangor Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west... |
Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is owned by the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang . It is currently used mostly for football matches.-Footnotes:... |
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| Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
Perlis Perlis Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south... |
Utama Stadium Utama Stadium Utama Negeri Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kangar, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1995.... |
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| Betaria FC Betaria FC Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC is a football club from Negeri Sembilan. The team currently plays in the Malaysia FAM Cup.Team Officials* Team Manager: B... |
Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south.... |
Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium also known as STAR of Paroi is a multi-purpose stadium in Paroi, Seremban, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1992... |
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| MBJB FC MBJB FC MBJB FC is a Malaysian football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. The club currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League.... |
Johor Johor Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri... |
Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium | |
| USM FC | Penang Penang Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the... |
USM Athletics Stadium USM Athletics Stadium Universiti Sains Malaysia Athletics Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Penang, Malaysia. The stadium is under the jurisdiction of Universiti Sains Malaysia... |
800+ |
- 1 Correct as of end of 2011 Malaysia Premier League season
- + 800 for covered terrace and unknown number for 'open' hill slope
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFAFIFA
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eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | Coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | |
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| ATM FA |  B. SathianathanB. Sathianathan B. Sathianathan is the former head coach for Malaysia national football team and Malaysia U-23 football team. He is currently attached to Kelantan FA. Before becoming the head coach for Malaysia, he was the coach for Arsenal Soccer School in Malaysia.... |
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| Perlis FA |  Jánós KrécskáJánós Krécská János Krecska is a Hungarian former football player and coach. He has played for Ferencvárosi TC, III. Kerületi TVE and Perak FA, among his clubs during his career. His preferred playing position is as a defender.... |
Azmizi Azmi Azmizi Azmi Azmizi Azmi is a Malaysian footballer. He is currently playing for Perlis FA in Malaysia Super League, and is the current team captain. His preferred position is as a defender.-Career:... |
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| Pahang FA | Dollah Salleh Dollah Salleh Dollah Salleh is a former Malaysian footballer and currently coach of Pahang FA.-Playing career:Dollah is one of Malaysia top footballer in the 80's and 90's. He with striking partner Zainal Abidin Hassan was memorize as the twin striker by the local football fans. Dollah was first introduce in... |
Jalaluddin Jaafar |
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Nike has produced a new match ball, named the T90 Tracer, which will be electric blue, black and white and also a high-visibility version in yellow. Additionally, Lotto
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will provide officials with new kits in black, yellow, and red for the season.
Foreign players
The professionalism of some teams have also been questioned. Most Malaysia Premier League teams view foreign players as a necessity and as a result, most teams usually fill up their rosters with unknown foreigners. Teams usually sign foreigners based on their performances in pre-season trials. It is not uncommon for foreign players to be released after just two or three matches or be kept on the sidelines for an entire season.The last case of unprofessional conduct involved Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
, a Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
n player who plays for Sarawak FA
Sarawak FA
The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak...
. Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
claims his contract was terminated nine-months early without any explanation. He also claimed he was not paid. He took his plight to the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
but received no reply until Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
threatened to take the case to FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
.
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga
Ivan Ziga is a Slovakian football player. He currently plays for Kremser SC in the 2. HNL.-External links:* * *...
's case is not uncommon in Malaysia, with most other cases involving African players who are either not paid or left stranded when their contracts are terminated early without any proper explanation given by teams.
Foreign players are to come back to the league starting from the 2012 season onwards. All foreign players must obtain International Transfer Certificate from their previous national football/soccer governing body that their previous clubs affiliated before they can be register with FAM
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
to plays in Malaysia Premier League.
The early editions of Division 2 League, M-League, Premier 2 League and Malaysia Premier League used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of second layer league in Malaysia, which allows club to have 3 foreign players from any countries without further restrictions. Further up, clubs can employ as many as 4 foreign players and only 3 of them are allowed to play together in a match.
Guidelines on Hiring of Foreign Players for the M-League
1. Each team in the M-League can employ a maximum of TWO (2) professional Foreign Players subject to the FAM Regulations.2. Teams participating in AFC Cup 2012 can employ one (1) extra Foreign Player, making it a total of three (3) Foreign Players, but the third Foreign Player is only allowed to play for the AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
Tournament.
3. All the teams seeking to employ foreign players must seek clearance from the Vetting Committee.
4. There is no restriction as to the country of origin of the Foreign Player but subject to the Malaysian Immigration Law.
5. The Foreign Player to be selected should comply with the following playing status:-
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 2 and above are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- Union of European Football Associations (UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
) - Confederation of African FootballConfederation of African FootballThe Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
(CAF) - Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAFCONCACAFThe Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
) - South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOLCONMEBOLThe South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
)
- Only Foreign Players playing in Division 1 are allowed from the Confederations listed below:
- Asian Football ConfederationAsian Football ConfederationThe Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are...
(AFC) - Oceania Football ConfederationOceania Football ConfederationThe Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries...
(OFC)
- However, only current National Players from countries with world ranking higher than Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
’s ranking in FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
’s World Ranking listed on 24th August 2011 is allowed to play in M-League 2012.
6. All Foreign Players to be employed must be certified medically fit and free from illnesses such as HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
Aids
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
, Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus , an RNA virus, usually spread the fecal-oral route; transmitted person-to-person by ingestion of contaminated food or water or through direct contact with an infectious person...
, B and C by a Malaysia Hospital approved by FAM or State Football Associations.
7. The Foreign Player must bring together his medical records and a copy of his contract from the previous club or loan agreement between players and the club concerned.
8. An agreement contract of minimum SIX (6) months, shall be drawn out by the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
, and will be signed between the foreign player and the State Football Association or Clubs.
9. Teams can employ a Foreign Player for a maximum of two (2) years subject to renewal based on performance at the end of the first year.
10. If the Foreign Player wants to continue playing for the same team after two (2) years, then he will have to appeal to the Vetting Committee.
11. Foreign Player who has played in one season of the M-League, either full or halfway, will not be able to play for another team in the M-League in the remainder of the season and the entire duration of the next season.
12. A minimum monthly salary of RM2,500.00 (RINGGIT MALAYSIA TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONLY), has been set for each Foreign Player.
13. State Football Associations are only allowed to deal regarding hiring matters with FIFA / FAM Agents or parents, lawyers, siblings, spouse of the Foreign Players.
14. The additional perks may include suitable accommodation and a car for Foreign Players.
15. The quantum for the match bonuses shall be agreed upon between the Foreign Player and the State Football Association or Club.
16. The State Football Association or Club intending to hire a Foreign Player must have a healthy budget and submit deposit to FAM for each Foreign Player hired based on the calculation below:
Deposit = Total Salary (one month gross salary) x 3
17. Foreign Players who are playing or who have played in AFF
AFF
-Organizations:* Armed Forces Foundation, a military non-profit support group* Afghanistan Football Federation, the governing body of football in Afghanistan* ASEAN Football Federation, a subset of nations within the Asian Football Confederation from Southeast Asia...
South East Asian League have to complete a cooling-off period of two years, where their last Contract must have ended before or on 7th December 2009 before they can be hired by State Football Association or Club to play in M-League 2012.
18. All the Foreign Players, Team Manager, Coaches and the State Football Secretary which hires the Foreign Players will have to undergo a compulsory pre-season briefing conducted by the Vetting Committee.
19. All matters not stipulated under this guidelines, any exemption to the guideline or unforeseen circumstances and interpretation of the guidelines will be determined by the vetting committee whose decision shall be final and binding.
20. In the event of any dispute on the interpretation of these Guidelines, the decisions of the Vetting Committee of the Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
shall be final.
20122012 Malaysia Premier LeagueThe 2012 Malaysia Premier League is the 9th season of the Premier League Malaysia since its rebranding from the previous format.The league is currently the second-level football league of Malaysia...
Foreign Players
| Club | Visa 1 | Visa 2 | Non-Visa Foreign |
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 Pahang FAPahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
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 Perlis FAPerlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
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 PDRM FAPDRM FA The Polis Di-Raja Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Polis Di-Raja Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor... |
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 Johor FAJohor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
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 Sime Darby FC |
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 USM FC |
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| ATM FA ATM FA The Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia . The team's home stadium is the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Selangor... |
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| Muar Municipal Council FC Muar Municipal Council FC Majlis Perbandaran Muar FC or MP Muar FC is a Malaysian football club based in Muar, Johor. The club represents Majlis Perbandaran Muar in Malaysia football. The club plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League.Their home ground is Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar,... |
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| Pos Malaysia FC Pos Malaysia FC Pos Malaysia FC is a Malaysian football club, which currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of Malaysian league system. Their home stadium is the MPS Stadium in Selayang, Selangor. The club is under the management of Pos Malaysia Berhad, the country's national postal... |
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| Harimau Muda B |
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| Betaria FC Betaria FC Negeri Sembilan Betaria FC is a football club from Negeri Sembilan. The team currently plays in the Malaysia FAM Cup.Team Officials* Team Manager: B... |
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| MBJB FC MBJB FC MBJB FC is a Malaysian football club based in Johor Bahru, Johor. The club currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League, the second tier of the Malaysian League.... |
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