KUALA LUMPUR, August 2 – The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has announced an increase in the local player registration quota, allowing all clubs in the Malaysia League 2025-2026 season to register up to 33 players, including 18 locals and 15 foreigners.
This decision follows appeals from several clubs—particularly newly promoted Semi-Pro AI League teams granted temporary exemption from forming development squads—and aims to provide greater squad flexibility following the cancellation of the MFL Cup for the season.
The additional three local player slots are optional and not mandatory, with clubs advised to make decisions based on their squad needs and financial capability. MFL also reaffirmed its commitment to Financial Fair Play (FFP), enforcing a salary cap of 80% for club expenditures.
Player registrations must be completed by the first transfer window deadline on 31 August 2025, while the second window will run from 5 January to 1 February 2026.
