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The Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
MFL vows VAR enhancements for 2025-26 season after controversial debut
THE Malaysian Football League (MFL) has pledged to enhance the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming 2025-2026 M-League season, following a debut year marked by both praise and controversy. While Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) referees' committee chairman Datuk S. Sivasundaram described the inaugural season of VAR as 'excellent' — pointing to an average of 0.57 on-field reviews per match and a review duration of just 2.27 minutes — several high-profile incidents led to public criticism and disciplinary action. ALSO READ: Arif Aiman and Tommy deserve red cards - TMJ One of the most talked-about moments came during a Super League clash between Perak and Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), which resulted in referee Razlan Joffri Ali and a VAR official being suspended for two matches and ordered to undergo retraining. In response, MFL acting chief executive officer Shazli Shaik said the league is taking proactive steps to improve the system moving forward, New Straits Times reported. 'To date, we've conducted two VAR briefing and improvement sessions. FIFA and AFC representatives also took part in these sessions,' he was quoted as saying. 'Last season was our first using VAR, and we've noted the shortcomings. We're working to implement those corrections for the upcoming season.' Shazli also confirmed that the full fixture list for the 2025-26 M-League campaign will be announced on Friday. On the regional front, Malaysia will have Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor representing the country in the Asean Club Championship. JDT, the reigning Super League champions, are also set to compete in the Asian Champions League (ACL) Elite, while Selangor will feature in the ACL2 tier. Meanwhile, newly promoted Super League side Immigration FC has been given until Saturday to confirm their home venue ahead of their debut in the top flight.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
A mother's love: Queen shares heartfelt memories on Tunku Mahkota Ismail's birthday
JOHOR BARU: Behind her royal duties and national responsibilities, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, holds dearest the memory of one special day: the birth of her eldest son, the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. For Her Majesty, the day she gave birth to Tunku Mahkota Ismail, 41 years ago, remains vivid in her heart — a memory she lovingly shared in a heartfelt message on her eldest son's birthday today. "It was the first day of Syawal, Hari Raya Puasa. Tuanku (His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia) was visiting his aunt and other family members when he received the news that I had safely given birth to Tunku Ismail, our eldest son. "As parents, we celebrated the birth of our eldest son with immense joy and gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Alhamdulillah," said Her Majesty in a post shared on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page. The post was accompanied by several cherished family photos from Tunku Mahkota Ismail's childhood. One of the highlights of the post was Her Majesty's fond recollection of her eldest son's childhood - how he would eagerly ask her to buy the latest PlayStation, with the FIFA football video game being his favourite. With a touch of humour, Raja Zarith Sofiah admitted she never imagined that childhood passion would one day take shape in real life, with Tunku Mahkota Ismail now taking on the role as the influential owner and manager of the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) football club. "I would ask him, 'What game is this? What does Teak have to do?' and he would reply, 'Teak has to choose a football manager and pick the right players for Teak's team. "I never imagined that one day, he would bring the game to life!" Her Majesty said. Tunku Mahkota Ismail's deep passion for football has since been transformed into JDT's remarkable success, reshaping the football landscape in Johor and establishing the club as one of Southeast Asia's finest. Raja Zarith Sofiah also shared other heartfelt memories, including the tender moment she sent her eldest son off to kindergarten for the very first time. "He didn't want me to leave, so I stood by the classroom window for as long as I was allowed," Her Majesty recalled. She also reflected on the difficult period when Tunku Mahkota Ismail underwent rigorous military training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. "However, we were able to visit him and meet the family who cared for him and welcomed him with love into their home and their hearts," said Her Majesty. At the end of the post, Raja Zarith Sofiah and Sultan Ibrahim prayed for Tunku Mahkota Ismail to remain blessed with strength, wisdom, and love as he continues his leadership and service to Johor and the country.
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Queen shares heartfelt memories on Tunku Mahkota Ismail's birthday
JOHOR BAHRU: Behind her royal duties and national responsibilities, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, holds dearest the memory of one special day: the birth of her eldest son, the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. For Her Majesty, the day she gave birth to Tunku Mahkota Ismail, 41 years ago, remains vivid in her heart—a memory she lovingly shared in a heartfelt message on her eldest son's birthday today (June 30). "It was the first day of Syawal, Hari Raya Puasa. Tuanku (His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia) was visiting his aunt and other family members when he received the news that I had safely given birth to Tunku Ismail, our eldest son. "As parents, we celebrated the birth of our eldest son with immense joy and gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Alhamdulillah," said Her Majesty in a post shared on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page. The post was accompanied by several cherished family photos from Tunku Mahkota Ismail's childhood. One of the highlights of the post was Her Majesty's fond recollection of her eldest son's childhood - how he would eagerly ask her to buy the latest PlayStation, with the FIFA football video game being his favourite. With a touch of humour, Raja Zarith Sofiah admitted that she never imagined his childhood passion would one day take shape in real life, with Tunku Mahkota Ismail now assuming the role of the influential owner and manager of the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) football club. "I would ask him, 'What game is this? What does Teak have to do?' and he would reply, 'Teak has to choose a football manager and pick the right players for Teak's team. "I never imagined that one day, he would bring the game to life!" Her Majesty said. Tunku Mahkota Ismail's deep passion for football has since been transformed into JDT's remarkable success, reshaping the football landscape in Johor and establishing the club as one of Southeast Asia's finest. Raja Zarith Sofiah also shared other heartfelt memories, including the tender moment she sent her eldest son off to kindergarten for the very first time. "He didn't want me to leave, so I stood by the classroom window for as long as I was allowed," Her Majesty recalled. She also reflected on the difficult period when Tunku Mahkota Ismail underwent rigorous military training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. "However, we were able to visit him and meet the family who cared for him and welcomed him with love into their home and their hearts," said Her Majesty. At the end of the post, Raja Zarith Sofiah and Sultan Ibrahim prayed for Tunku Mahkota Ismail to remain blessed with strength, wisdom, and love as he continues his leadership and service to Johor and the country. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Queen shares heartfelt memories on Tunku Mahkota Ismail's birthday
JOHOR BAHRU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, shared a touching tribute to her eldest son, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, on his 41st birthday today. The heartfelt message, posted on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page, included cherished family photos and fond memories of his childhood. Her Majesty recalled the joy of his birth, which coincided with Hari Raya Puasa. 'Tuanku was visiting his aunt when he received the news that I had safely given birth to Tunku Ismail. We celebrated with immense gratitude to Allah,' she said. One of the highlights was her playful recollection of Tunku Mahkota Ismail's love for PlayStation games, particularly FIFA. 'He would explain how to pick players and manage a team. Little did I know he would one day do this in real life,' she said with humour, referring to his role as owner and manager of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT). She also reminisced about sending him to kindergarten for the first time. 'He didn't want me to leave, so I stood by the window as long as I could,' she shared. Another poignant memory was his military training in India, where a local family welcomed him with warmth. The post concluded with prayers for Tunku Mahkota Ismail's continued strength and wisdom in serving Johor and Malaysia.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
A Mother's Love: Queen Shares Heartfelt Memories On Tunku Mahkota Ismail's Birthday
JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 (Bernama) -- Behind her royal duties and national responsibilities, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, holds dearest the memory of one special day: the birth of her eldest son, the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. For Her Majesty, the day she gave birth to Tunku Mahkota Ismail, 41 years ago, remains vivid in her heart - a memory she lovingly shared in a heartfelt message on her eldest son's birthday today. 'It was the first day of Syawal, Hari Raya Puasa. Tuanku (His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia) was visiting his aunt and other family members when he received the news that I had safely given birth to Tunku Ismail, our eldest son. 'As parents, we celebrated the birth of our eldest son with immense joy and gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Alhamdulillah,' said Her Majesty in a post shared on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page. The post was accompanied by several cherished family photos from Tunku Mahkota Ismail's childhood. One of the highlights of the post was Her Majesty's fond recollection of her eldest son's childhood - how he would eagerly ask her to buy the latest PlayStation, with the FIFA football video game being his favourite. With a touch of humour, Raja Zarith Sofiah admitted she never imagined that childhood passion would one day take shape in real life, with Tunku Mahkota Ismail now taking on the role as the influential owner and manager of the Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) football club. 'I would ask him, 'What game is this? What does Teak have to do?' and he would reply, 'Teak has to choose a football manager and pick the right players for Teak's team. 'I never imagined that one day, he would bring the game to life!' Her Majesty said.
