Harimau Malaya Triumphs: Government Funding Fuels National Team's Success

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – May 31, 2025 – The Malaysian national football team, Harimau Malaya, enjoyed a successful match against Cape Verde, with player Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili receiving praise for his outstanding performance. Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub, President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), expressed his pride in the team's achievement. "Muhammad Ubaidullah's performance was truly exceptional," stated Datuk Ayub. The positive momentum for Harimau Malaya is further boosted by a significant government funding injection of RM1.5 billion, with an additional RM15 million from corporate sponsors, towards infrastructure development and team building. This funding is expected to significantly improve the team's performance in upcoming matches, including the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers against Vietnam.