2012 Malaysia Super League
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The 2012 Astro Malaysia Super League (also known as Astro Liga Super Malaysia 2012 in Malay and the Astro Super League Malaysia due to the sponsorship from Astro
) is the 9th 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 Kelantan FA
as the defending champions. The begin and end dates of the season are yet to be determined.
Astro
, The Malaysian satellite television company will continue its participation as the competition's main sponsor.
and two promoted teams from the 2011 Malaysia Premier League
. Singapore Lions
of Singapore
will also participate in the 2012 season, replacing Harimau Muda A.
Perlis FA
and Pahang FA
were relegated at the end of the 2011 Super League Malaysia
after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table.
2011 Malaysia Premier League
champions PKNS FC
and runners-up Sarawak FA
secured direct promotion to the Super League.
Following an agreement between the Football Association of Singapore
and the Football Association of Malaysia
, Singapore Lions
, with most of the members of the squad are players from Singapore's national under-23 team, will replace Harimau Muda A, which represent the Malaysian Under-23 national football team. While the Singapore Lions
will compete at the Malaysia Super League, Harimau Muda A will take the Singapore Lions
position in the S. League.
Felda United FC
Johor FC
Kedah FA
Kelantan FA
(2011 Super League Malaysia
champions) Kuala Lumpur FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
Perak FA
PKNS FC
¹ Sabah FA
Sarawak FA
¹ Selangor FA
Singapore Lions
* T-Team
Terengganu FA
¹ - Singapore Lions
of Singapore
, will replace Harimau Muda A as Harimau Muda A will replace Young Lions in the S. League.
¹ - promoted from Malaysia Premier League
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 Super League.
The early editions of Division 1 League, M-League, Premier 1 League and Malaysia Super League used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of top 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 at any one time 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
Note:
Astro (Malaysian satellite television)
Astro is the brand name of the Malaysian direct broadcast satellite pay television service. It transmits digital satellite television and radio to households in Malaysia & Brunei...
) is the 9th 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 Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
as the defending champions. The begin and end dates of the season are yet to be determined.
Astro
Astro (Malaysian satellite television)
Astro is the brand name of the Malaysian direct broadcast satellite pay television service. It transmits digital satellite television and radio to households in Malaysia & Brunei...
, The Malaysian satellite television company will continue its participation as the competition's main sponsor.
Teams
A total of fourteen teams will contest the league, including eleven sides from the 2011 season2011 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...
and two promoted teams from the 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...
. Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
will also participate in the 2012 season, replacing Harimau Muda A.
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...
and 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...
were relegated at the end of 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...
after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table.
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 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...
and runners-up Sarawak FA
Sarawak FA
The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak...
secured direct promotion to the Super League.
Following an agreement between the Football Association of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
and 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...
, Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
, with most of the members of the squad are players from Singapore's national under-23 team, will replace Harimau Muda A, which represent the Malaysian Under-23 national football team. While the Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
will compete at the Malaysia Super League, Harimau Muda A will take the Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
position in the S. League.
Felda United FC
Felda United FC
FELDA United Football Club is a football club from Malaysia which represents the Federal Land Development Authority . The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.-History:...
Johor FC
Johor FC
Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League...
Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
(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...
champions) Kuala Lumpur FA
Kuala Lumpur FA
The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986...
Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
Perak FA
Perak FA
The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League....
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...
¹ Sabah FA
Sabah FA
The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14...
Sarawak FA
Sarawak FA
The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak...
¹ Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
* T-Team
PBDKT T-Team FC
Persatuan Bola Sepak Daerah Kuala Terengganu or T-Team is a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The club currently plays at the Malaysia Super League, the highest tier of the Malaysian League....
Terengganu FA
Terengganu FA
The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala...
¹ - Singapore Lions
Singapore Lions
The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia...
of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
, will replace Harimau Muda A as Harimau Muda A will replace Young Lions in the S. League.
¹ - promoted from Malaysia Premier League
Stadia
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felda United FC Felda United FC FELDA United Football Club is a football club from Malaysia which represents the Federal Land Development Authority . The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.-History:... |
Cheras Cheras, Kuala Lumpur Cheras is a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The township is located to the south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Cheras is also adjacent to Ampang to the north and Kajang to the south, both of which are major cities within the metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur.-Origins:Originally,... , Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million... |
KLFA Stadium KLFA Stadium KLFA Stadium or Kuala Lumpur Football Association Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the current home stadium of Kuala Lumpur FA, and also host home matches for Felda United FC. Former Malaysia teams that... |
18,000 |
| Johor FC Johor FC Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland... , 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.... |
15,000 |
| Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Alor Setar, Kedah Kedah Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice... |
Darul Aman Stadium Darul Aman Stadium Darul Aman Stadium is an all-seater and a multi-purpose stadium in Alor Star, the capital of state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was built in 1967. It has a capacity of 32,387 seats after the expansion in 1997. It was one of the venues for the... |
32,387 |
| Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
Kota Bharu Kota Bharu Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies... , Kelantan Kelantan Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, .... |
Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1957.- References :... |
20,000 |
| Kuala Lumpur FA Kuala Lumpur FA The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986... |
Cheras Cheras, Kuala Lumpur Cheras is a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The township is located to the south-east of Kuala Lumpur. Cheras is also adjacent to Ampang to the north and Kajang to the south, both of which are major cities within the metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur.-Origins:Originally,... , Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million... |
KLFA Stadium KLFA Stadium KLFA Stadium or Kuala Lumpur Football Association Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the current home stadium of Kuala Lumpur FA, and also host home matches for Felda United FC. Former Malaysia teams that... |
18,000 |
| Negeri Sembilan FA Negeri Sembilan FA The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
Paroi Paroi Paroi is quite an area in Seremban. There are many housing estates and kampungs here. There are many sport facilities built in Paroi especially the state stadium which is Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium. Opposite of the stadium, there is a community aquatic centre.... , Seremban Seremban Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan, located within the district of Seremban, one of the seven districts of Negeri Sembilan. The town's administration is run by the Seremban Municipal Council or Majlis Perbandaran Seremban... |
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... |
40,000 |
| PBDKT T-Team FC PBDKT T-Team FC Persatuan Bola Sepak Daerah Kuala Terengganu or T-Team is a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The club currently plays at the Malaysia Super League, the highest tier of the Malaysian League.... |
Kuala Terengganu Kuala Terengganu -Transport:The city is connected to other towns via a good network of roads and also some ferries that ply the Terengganu River. The Sultan Mahmud Bridge, a bridge over the Terengganu River, provides a road link to both banks of the river... , Terengganu Terengganu Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman... |
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium to Terengganu FA. The stadium holds 25,000 people.... |
15,000 |
| Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
Ipoh Ipoh Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state, Malaysia. It is approximately 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur on the North-South Expressway.... , Perak Perak Perak , one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the second largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor the Strait of Malacca to the south and west.Perak means silver in Malay... |
Perak Stadium Perak Stadium Perak Stadium is a stadium located in Kampung Simee in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. It is part of a large complex called the DBI Sports Complex, which houses a majority of sporting facilities used by players representing the state of Perak such as the Velodrome Rakyat , Indera Mulia Stadium and the... |
40,000 |
| 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... |
Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya is a Malaysian city originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur comprising mostly residential and some industrial areas. It is located in the Petaling district of Selangor with an area of approximately 97.2 km². On 20 June 2006, Petaling Jaya was granted a... , 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 | 25,000 |
| Sabah FA Sabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount... , Sabah Sabah Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south... |
Likas Stadium Likas Stadium Likas Stadium is located in the area of Likas in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It is mainly used for association football and athletics and it is located within Likas Sports Complex... |
30,000 |
| Sarawak FA Sarawak FA The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak... |
Kuching Kuching Kuching , officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is the largest city on the island of Borneo, and the fourth largest city in Malaysia.... , Sarawak Sarawak Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which... |
Sarawak State Stadium Sarawak State Stadium Sarawak State Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 26,000 people and opened in 1989. The stadium hosted Sukma Games in 1990, which Sarawak won.The stadium has been used to host Sarawak FA home... |
26,000 |
| Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
Shah Alam Shah Alam Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighboring Klang District. It is located about west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978... , 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... |
Shah Alam Stadium Shah Alam Stadium Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It is used mostly for football matches but also has facilities for athletics... |
80,000 |
| Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
Kuala Terengganu Kuala Terengganu -Transport:The city is connected to other towns via a good network of roads and also some ferries that ply the Terengganu River. The Sultan Mahmud Bridge, a bridge over the Terengganu River, provides a road link to both banks of the river... , Terengganu Terengganu Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman... |
Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Terengganu, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium to Terengganu FA. The stadium holds 25,000 people.... |
15,000 |
| Singapore Lions Singapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
Kallang Kallang Kallang is an urban planning area and a subdivision located in the southeastern part of Singapore.It is probably best known for being the location of the Singapore Indoor Stadium & the old National Stadium, as well as the new Singapore Sports Hub... , Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
Jalan Besar Stadium Jalan Besar Stadium Jalan Besar Stadium is a football stadium located along Jalan Besar, in the Kallang area of Singapore and is the current home stadium of Young Lions, a S.League football team. The stadium can also be used for any Singapore national football team matches as the National Stadium, Singapore is being... |
6,000 |
Personnel and kits
| Team | Coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Selangor FASelangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
 Irfan Bakti Abu SalimIrfan Bakti Abu Salim Irfan Bakti Abu Salim is a Malaysian football coach. He spent most of his early coaching days as a coach with the Football Association of Malaysia in Wisma FAM. He first worked as a state coach with the Negri Sembilan team, and later joined Penang FA and TMFC respectively. In 2007 he suddenly... |
Mohd Amri Yahyah Mohd Amri Yahyah Mohd Amri Yahyah is a Malaysian footballer who is a versatile player, who can operate as a striker and midfielder. Recently, he has been playing as attacking midfielder for team Selangor FA.-Career:... |
Kappa Kappa Kappa is the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet, used to represent the voiceless velar stop, or "k", sound in Ancient and Modern Greek. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 20. It was derived from the Phoenician letter Kaph... |
Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) |
 Kelantan FAKelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
 Peter James Butler |
Mohd Badri Mohd Radzi Mohd Badri Mohd Radzi Mohd Badhri Mohd Radzi is a Malaysian footballer who is a creative midfielder, who plays as a Midfielder. Badri currently plays and is the current captain for Kelantan FA.-Career:... |
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 Terengganu FATerengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
Mat Zan Mat Aris |
Mohd Marzuki Yusof Mohd Marzuki Yusof Mohd Marzuki Yusof is a Malaysian football player currently playing for Terengganu FA, a team playing in the Malaysian Super League. He was a former member of Malaysia national u-23 team.... |
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 Johor FCJohor FC Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
K. Devan K. Devan Devan a/l E. Kuppusamy, better known as K. Devan is a Malaysian football manager and former professional player.-As a coach:... |
Rezal Zambery Yahya Rezal Zambery Yahya Rezal Zambery Yahya is a Malaysian footballer who is currently a Midfielder for Johor FC.-External links:*... |
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 Kedah FAKedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
Wan Jamak Wan Hassan Wan Jamak Wan Hassan Wan Jamak bin Wan Hassan is a Malaysian footballer who is currently works as head coach for Malaysia Super League team Kedah FA. Previously, he manages and coaches another leading team in the Malaysia Super League, Negeri Sembilan FA, where he has been in charge since 2008 until 2011... |
Ahmad Fauzi Shaari Ahmad Fauzi Shaari Ahmad Fauzi Saari , is a Malaysian professional football player currently playing as a central midfielder and a vice-captain for Kedah FA team.-Personal life:... |
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Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah (PKNK) |
 Negeri Sembilan FANegeri Sembilan FA The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah Mohd Azraai Khor bin Abdullah, , is a Malaysian football coach and former player, currently coaching Negeri Sembilan FA and formerly managed and coached the most outstanding team in Malaysian League, Kedah FA where he has been in charge since 2004 until 2009.Azraai, whom one of the most successful... |
Muhammad Shukor Adan Muhammad Shukor Adan Muhammad Shukor Adan is a Malaysian footballer who is currently playing for Negeri Sembilan FA. He is the former captain of the Selangor FA team. He is a member of the Malaysian national team and he is also the current captain of the Malaysian national team... |
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| 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... |
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 Perak FAPerak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
Norizan Bakar Norizan Bakar Norizan Bakar was the Malaysian national football team head coach from September 2005 to July 2007 and former Malaysian football player.- As Player :... |
Shahrulnizam Mustapa Shahrulnizam Mustapa Shahrulnizam Mustapa , also known as "Arul", is a Malaysian footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League team Perak FA and the former Malaysia national team.-PDRM FA:... |
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| PBDKT T-Team FC PBDKT T-Team FC Persatuan Bola Sepak Daerah Kuala Terengganu or T-Team is a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The club currently plays at the Malaysia Super League, the highest tier of the Malaysian League.... |
Yunus Alif |
Rosdi Talib Rosdi Talib Rosdi Talib is a Malaysian footballer who is currently a defender for PBDKT T-Team FC. He is a former member of the Malaysian national team.-Club career:... |
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 Sarawak FASarawak FA The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak... |
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Zamri Morshidi |
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 Kuala Lumpur FAKuala Lumpur FA The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986... |
Razip Ismail |
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Robin Chitrakar |
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 Sabah FASabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
Justin Ganai |
Mohd Reithaudin Awang Emran Mohd Reithaudin Awang Emran Mohd Reithaudin Awang Emran is a Malaysian professional football player from state of Sabah and playing as a defender. He previously playing for Perlis FA and DPMM FC in Malaysia Super League.He currently team captain of Sabah FA.-References:... |
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| Felda United FC Felda United FC FELDA United Football Club is a football club from Malaysia which represents the Federal Land Development Authority . The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.-History:... |
E. Elavarasan E. Elavarasan E. Elavarasan is the coach of the Malaysia Premier League football team Felda United. He is a former Selangor state team player, who last played with Selangor Dunhill league side, Public Bank in mid eighties before began coaching career with them. One of the caliber coach after guiding Public Bank... |
Khaironnisam Sahabudin Muhamad Khaironnisam Sahabudin Hussain Muhamad Kaironnisam Sahabudin Hussain is a Malaysian footballer who is a defender for Felda United FC. He is a member of the Malaysia national football team. He was also Malaysia's captain in the disastrous Asian Cup 2007.He previously playing for Perlis FA during 2003 until 2005... |
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Coaching changes
| Club | Outgoing Head Coach | Date of vacancy | Manner of departure | Incoming Head Coach | Date of appointment |
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| Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
Maruthaiah Karathu M. Karathu Datuk M. Karathu is a former Malaysian football manager and player.-Career as player:He was a former player for Perak FA in the 1960s to 1970s. He also have played for Malaysia national football team.-Career as coach:... |
16 October 2011 | Resigned | Peter James Butler |
20 October 2011 |
| Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
Irfan Bakti Abu Salim Irfan Bakti Abu Salim Irfan Bakti Abu Salim is a Malaysian football coach. He spent most of his early coaching days as a coach with the Football Association of Malaysia in Wisma FAM. He first worked as a state coach with the Negri Sembilan team, and later joined Penang FA and TMFC respectively. In 2007 he suddenly... |
2 November 2011 | Resigned | Mat Zan Mat Aris |
4 November 2011 |
| Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
K. Devan K. Devan Devan a/l E. Kuppusamy, better known as K. Devan is a Malaysian football manager and former professional player.-As a coach:... |
18 September 2011 | Resigned | P. Maniam (caretaker) |
19 September 2011 |
| Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
P. Maniam |
4 November 2011 | End of caretaker role | Irfan Bakti Abu Salim Irfan Bakti Abu Salim Irfan Bakti Abu Salim is a Malaysian football coach. He spent most of his early coaching days as a coach with the Football Association of Malaysia in Wisma FAM. He first worked as a state coach with the Negri Sembilan team, and later joined Penang FA and TMFC respectively. In 2007 he suddenly... |
4 November 2011 |
| Johor FC Johor FC Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
Azuan Zain |
3 November 2011 | Resigned | K. Devan K. Devan Devan a/l E. Kuppusamy, better known as K. Devan is a Malaysian football manager and former professional player.-As a coach:... |
3 November 2011 |
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Foreign players
The professionalism of some teams have also been questioned. Most Malaysia Super 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 Super League.
The early editions of Division 1 League, M-League, Premier 1 League and Malaysia Super League used the same format for foreign players as the previous edition of top 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 at any one time 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 Super LeagueThe 2012 Astro Malaysia Super League is the 9th 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 Kelantan FA as the defending champions...
Foreign Players
| Club | Visa 1 | Visa 2 | Visa 3 | Visa 4 |
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| Kelantan FA Kelantan FA The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
 Emmanuel OkineEmmanuel Okine Emmanuel Okine is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays as a Midfielder for the Malaysian football club, Kelantan FA in the Malaysia Super League... |
Denny Antwi Denny Antwi Denny Antwi is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays as a Striker for the Malaysian football club, Kelantan FA in the Malaysia Super League.... |
 Mohammed GhaddarMohammed Ghaddar Mohammed Mahmoud Ghaddar is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Kelantan FA in the Malaysian Super League and the Lebanon national football team.Ghaddar is the first ever Lebanese footballer to play for Kelantan FA.-Nejmeh:... |
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 Felda United FCFelda United FC FELDA United Football Club is a football club from Malaysia which represents the Federal Land Development Authority . The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.-History:... |
None | None | ||
| Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
Ramez Dayoub Ramez Dayoub Ramez Dayoub born 9 August 1984 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Selangor FA in the Malaysia Super League and the Lebanon national football team.-External links:*... |
None | None | |
| Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
None | None | ||
| Perak FA Perak FA The Football Association of Perak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perak. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Super League.... |
None | None | ||
| Johor FC Johor FC Johor Football Club is a Malaysian football club based in Pasir Gudang, Johor. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
None | None | ||
| Negeri Sembilan FA Negeri Sembilan FA The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League... |
 Marquem GonçalvesMarquem Gonçalves Ferreira Marquem Nuguen Gonçalves Ferreira , commonly known as Marquem Gonçalves or simply Marquem, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a Defender for Negeri Sembilan FA in the Malaysia Super League.... |
 Emmanuel Owona |
None | None |
| PBDKT T-Team FC PBDKT T-Team FC Persatuan Bola Sepak Daerah Kuala Terengganu or T-Team is a Malaysian football club based in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The club currently plays at the Malaysia Super League, the highest tier of the Malaysian League.... |
 Zacharia Simukonda |
None | None | |
| Sabah FA Sabah FA The Football Association of Sabah is a registered football association affiliated with the Football Association of Malaysia. The association's football team competes in Malaysia's football league representing the state of Sabah in Borneo. Sabah FA is a professional football club and one of the 14... |
 Brendan GanBrendan Gan Brendan Gan is an Australian footballer who currently plays for Sabah FA in the Malaysian Super League.-Club career:Gan began playing football for his local club, the Marton Hammers before he signed for the Sutherland Sharks in 2000 when he was twelve years old and came up through their youth... |
Michael Baird Michael Baird Michael Baird is an Australian footballer who currently plays for Sabah FA in the Malaysian Super League. He currently plays as a striker. Michael has played in both the NSL and the Hyundai A-League, spending time at clubs in New South Wales and Queensland... |
None | None |
| Terengganu FA Terengganu FA The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala... |
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| Kuala Lumpur FA Kuala Lumpur FA The Kuala Lumpur Football Association is a Malaysian professional football association based in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The association was founded as the Federal Territory Football Association in 1974 and entered Malaysian football competitions in 1979 before being renamed Kuala Lumpur in 1986... |
None | None | ||
| Singapore Lions Singapore Lions The Singapore Lions is the name given to a representative team of footballers representing the Football Association of Singapore in domestic competitions run by the Football Association of Malaysia... |
None | None | ||
| 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... |
None | None | ||
| Sarawak FA Sarawak FA The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak... |
Alexis N'Gambi Alexis N'Gambi Alexis N'Gambi is a Cameroonian football defender who currently plays for Sarawak FA in the Malaysia Super League.He also holds French nationality.-France:... |
Kallé Soné Kalle Sone Soné Masué Kallé , commonly known as Kallé Soné, is a Cameroonian football player, currently plays as a Striker for Sarawak FA in the Malaysia Super League.- Career :... |
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Note:
- Teams participating in AFC Cup 2012, (Kelantan FAKelantan FAThe Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
and Terengganu FATerengganu FAThe Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu The Football Association of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu (PBSNT) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Terengganu. The team is based in Kuala...
) can employ one (2) extra Foreign Player, as the AFCAsian 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...
allows 4 foreign players, making it a total of four(4) Foreign Players, but the third and fourth Foreign Player is only allowed to play for the AFC CupAFC CupThe 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.