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The Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
State to prioritise nurturing local football talents
Selangor is adopting a hybrid model for its football development, with priority placed on nurturing local talents. State youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said though recruiting heritage players with international exposure could improve the performance of Selangor Football Club (SFC) at both domestic and regional levels, it risked increasing the team's expenses and negatively impacting local football's identity. Heritage players are those with blood ties to Malaysia. 'SFC believes that the hybrid model is more sustainable, as it can increase the team's competitiveness while preserving its identity among Selangor folk,' he said during the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam. Mohd Najwan: Hybrid model can increase Selangor Football Club's competitiveness. He was responding to a question by Noor Najhan Mohamad Salleh (PN-Sementa) on whether Selangor government and SFC would consider recruiting heritage players from Europe to enhance the state's football team to a level that could win the Malaysian League (M-League). Mohd Najwan said various initiatives were currently underway to bridge the disparity in skill levels between heritage and local players. 'Selangor Football Association, through various development programmes for coaches, referees and amateur players as well as state-level football leagues for various age groups, has built a strong foundation for nurturing local talents. 'SFC, on the other hand, focuses on talent scouting and development of elite-level coaches. 'This ensures that the best local players across all age groups can be identified and exposed to high-quality training. 'SFC also fosters strategic relationships with professional football clubs in Asia and Europe so that the best players in Selangor can gain international exposure to bridge the gap between local and international players,' he said. On July 9, the Malaysian Football League announced an amendment to the foreign player ruling for the M-League 2025-2026 season, reducing the number of foreign players allowed on the pitch to six, from the previously announced seven. The new season is slated to start on Aug 8.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Exco: Selangor FC committed to prioritising local talent development
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Football Club (Selangor FC) remains committed to prioritising the development of local football talent, the Selangor State Assembly was told today (July 10). State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman (Exco) Mohd Najwan Halimi said that, nonetheless, Selangor FC still need to identify and recruit heritage players playing abroad to strengthen and improve the team's performance in domestic and Asian-level football competitions. He said this hybrid approach aligns with the modernisation of the football industry both domestically and internationally, and helps enhance Selangor FC's competitiveness. "Selangor FC believes that this hybrid approach can elevate the team's competitiveness to a higher level while preserving the pride and identity of the club among the people of Selangor," he said. He was responding to a question from Noor Najhan Mohamad Salleh (PN-Sementa), who asked whether the Selangor Football Association (FAS) would adopt the approach of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in recruiting national heritage players. Mohd Najwan said that recruiting quality heritage players from Europe would improve Selangor's squad, but at the same time, various initiatives and coordination efforts continue at the grassroots level to bridge the quality gap between heritage and local players. He said Selangor FC, FAS, and the state government have worked closely in implementing programmes aimed at strengthening and empowering the football development system in Selangor. "Programmes for coach, referee, and amateur team development, as well as systematic state-level football leagues across various age groups organised by FAS, have established a solid foundation for local players to develop their talents. "Selangor FC, in turn, places emphasis on talent scouting programmes and the development of elite and internationally recognised local coaches, to ensure that the best local players at each age level are identified and receive high-quality training," he said. Mohd Najwan added that Selangor FC have also established many strategic partnerships with professional football clubs in Europe and Asia, enabling local players to undergo training and gain international-level exposure in order to narrow the gap between local and foreign players. — BERNAMA
Rakyat Post
08-05-2025
- Rakyat Post
Acid Attack Case On Footballer Faisal Halim Classified As NFA
Subscribe to our FREE About a year ago, on 5 May, 2024, national footballer Faisal Halim was the unfortunate victim of an acid attack that occurred outside a shopping mall in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya. The Selangor Football Club athlete suffered fourth-degree burns on his face and other parts of his body after being splashed with liquid corrosive acid. There was a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage of the attack, where the suspect could be seen splashing Faisal with acid before getting away on a motorcycle with another man. Police then launched an investigation which led to the arrest of two men suspected to have been involved in the attack. The first suspect, a man in his 20s, was detained in Pandan Indah, Ampang, shortly after the attack. However, police later determined that he was not involved in the assault, as the motorcycle registration number linked to the crime scene was found to be fake and matched his by coincidence. Despite this, he was The second suspect, who was in his 30s, was apprehended in Bandar Baru Bangi, Kajang, and remanded for five days to assist with the investigation. Reports indicated that he had a READ MORE: Faisal disappointed as authorities are not pursuing the case further In a statement released by the law firm representing Faisal today (8 May), it was confirmed that the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has officially classified the case as 'no futher action', or NFA. The decision was made after police investigations failed to identify any suspect despite 'exhaustive efforts'. 'Our client is understandably very disappointed by the outcome. Throughout the investigation, we took several proactive steps to ensure this case received the attention it deserved. 'We have fully cooperated with the Royal Malaysia Police and sent formal letters to several key institutions, including the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, the Home Ministry, and the AGC, urging that the case be treated with priority,' said the legal team Mohd Ashraf, Nik Zarith & Co. NFA, Tiada petunjuk, Faisal kecewa. — Zulhelmi Zainal Azam (@zulhelmizainal1) Looking at the comments section, many Malaysians are not happy with this outcome. Some wondered why the CCTV camera footage was not helpful. Two other footballers were attacked before and after Faisal's case The attack on Faisal was part of a disturbing series of violent incidents targeting Malaysian footballers within a short period. Three days before the acid attack on Faisal, Terengganu FC member Akhyar Rashid was A couple days after Faisal was attacked, two men on a motorcycle took a However until today, there has been no evidence that these three attacks were connected. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
'Who even watches M'sian football?' Fan stands proud
BEING Malaysian means being patriotic — about our food, our people, our country's name and yes, our football too. But for Selangor Football Club fan @umnblh, that sense of patriotism was once met with mockery from fellow Malaysians — simply because of her unwavering support for local football. In a Threads post, she shared how some Malaysians laughed at her for being passionate about the local league, scoffing that they'd only ever watch the Premier League or La Liga. 'Who even watches Malaysian football?!' they would say. But @umnblh wasn't fazed. She explained that she's been a proud Selangor FC supporter since childhood — and that her love for the team runs deep, especially because of her late brother. READ MORE: Hannah calls for end to hooligan culture in football 'After my brother passed away, it became even more meaningful to me, especially since he was a huge Selangor fan too. He once told me, 'Kalau kita orang Malaysia pun tak support bola kita, siapa lagi?'' She also recalled something her partner once said that struck a similar chord: 'Liebe kennt keine Liga' — German for 'Love knows no league.' 'And that hit me just like my brother's words did. Both are about loyalty. About standing by what you believe in — no matter what anyone else thinks.' Her post quickly resonated with local football fans, many of whom flooded the comments with messages of solidarity and pride. ALSO READ: M-League dilemma: Team withdrawals, waning fan support, single team dominance 'The local league will always be in our blood — our identity and our soul. Despite all its flaws, it remains something we take pride in. It grounds us and fuels our passion for the national team. Stay strong, local football,' wrote @badrulilmiiyen. 'Same here, bro — I'm a die-hard fan of both Terengganu and Chelsea. But when it's time for Malaysia to play? That's when the real excitement kicks in!' added @mehmed_durokovik3.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
'Who even watches M'sian football?' - Selangor FC fan shares she was once laughed at for proudly supporting local football
BEING Malaysian means being patriotic — about our food, our people, our country's name and yes, our football too. But for Selangor Football Club fan @umnblh, that sense of patriotism was once met with mockery from fellow Malaysians — simply because of her unwavering support for local football. In a Threads post, she shared how some Malaysians laughed at her for being passionate about the local league, scoffing that they'd only ever watch the Premier League or La Liga. 'Who even watches Malaysian football?!' they would say. But @umnblh wasn't fazed. She explained that she's been a proud Selangor FC supporter since childhood — and that her love for the team runs deep, especially because of her late brother. READ MORE: Hannah calls for end to hooligan culture in football 'After my brother passed away, it became even more meaningful to me, especially since he was a huge Selangor fan too. He once told me, 'Kalau kita orang Malaysia pun tak support bola kita, siapa lagi?'' She also recalled something her partner once said that struck a similar chord: 'Liebe kennt keine Liga' — German for 'Love knows no league.' 'And that hit me just like my brother's words did. Both are about loyalty. About standing by what you believe in — no matter what anyone else thinks.' Her post quickly resonated with local football fans, many of whom flooded the comments with messages of solidarity and pride. 'The local league will always be in our blood — our identity and our soul. Despite all its flaws, it remains something we take pride in. It grounds us and fuels our passion for the national team. Stay strong, local football,' wrote @badrulilmiiyen. 'Same here, bro — I'm a die-hard fan of both Terengganu and Chelsea. But when it's time for Malaysia to play? That's when the real excitement kicks in!' added @mehmed_durokovik3.
