Malaysia's Sports Minister Urges Skilled Management for Football Clubs to Boost League and Player Welfare
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Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has called for better management of local football clubs by parties with genuine financial and managerial skills. This initiative aims to enhance investments in the domestic league and improve player welfare. Yeoh highlighted the failure of some clubs to manage basic responsibilities like salary payments, which has hindered sponsorship efforts. She emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the football ecosystem to address ongoing issues.
Key Points
Malaysia's sports minister demands better management of football clubs to attract sponsorship and improve player welfare.
Hannah Yeoh criticized clubs for failing to pay salaries on time, which undermines efforts to secure sponsors.
Financial hardships have led to penalties, relegations, and withdrawals of clubs from the league.
The Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia noted many clubs struggle with timely salary payments.
Yeoh urged a sweeping overhaul of the football ecosystem and stressed the need for structured and sustainable solutions.
