Summary
- MFL responded to concerns raised in a supporters’ memorandum.
- Malaysian citizens with valid identification can register as local players.
- Five additional local-player slots were made available to all clubs.
- KL City received special approval to field a minimum 12 players for one match.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 9 — The Malaysian Football League has defended its player registration procedures after concerns were raised by a group of supporters.
MFL said players holding Malaysian citizenship and valid identification may be registered as locals under existing regulations. It also said five additional local-player registration slots for the 2026-27 season.
Were made available to every club after requests from Kuching City and Johor Darul Ta’zim. Separately, MFL said Kuala Lumpur City received special approval to register a minimum 12 players.
For its Aug 26 match against Kuching City while awaiting FIFA clearance. MFL stressed the approval did not change general league registration requirements.
