Kuala Lumpur, malaysia – The Malaysian Football Association (FAM) is facing a financial penalty from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) following a recent match. This fine,stemming from the 2027 asian Cup qualifiers,highlights the strict regulations governing international football competitions.
The incident in question occurred during Malaysia’s home match against Laos at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on October 14th. Reports indicate that the game experienced a delay of approximately two minutes and thirty seconds at the start of the second half. While seemingly minor, such disruptions can incur penalties under AFC regulations.
As a outcome, FAM has been fined $1,875 USD, which translates to roughly 7,788 Malaysian Ringgit. This amount is equivalent to approximately 31.3 million Indonesian Rupiah. The AFC has stipulated that this fine must be settled within 30 days from the official announcement of the decision, in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Code of Discipline and Ethics.
This isn’t the only instance of Malaysian football entities facing financial repercussions from the AFC. Several clubs have also been penalized for various infractions. Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), a prominent club in Malaysian football, was also fined for their performance in the Elite Asian Champions League. The “Southern Tigers” were penalized $5,000 USD (approximately 20,783 Malaysian Ringgit, or 83.6 million Indonesian Rupiah) for failing to maintain a “Clean Stadium” during their match against Machida Zelvia on September 30th. JDT also has a 30-day window to clear this debt.
Furthermore,Selangor FC has also been fined by the AFC. the penalty, amounting to $1,250 USD (approximately 5,195 Malaysian Ringgit, or 20.9 million Indonesian Rupiah), was imposed following their match against persib Bandung in the Asian Champions League 2. Similar to JDT, Selangor has been given 30 days to remit the payment.
These fines serve as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to AFC’s stringent guidelines, not only for national associations but also for their affiliated clubs, ensuring the smooth and professional execution of all football events across the continent.
