Government & Policy news in Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur

1. Taufiq wants football funds to reach grassroots, not just associations

   2 days ago Harian Metro Balai Berita, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 7.9 km

   Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari wants future football funding to have a bigger impact on grassroots development such as the NFDP, rather than going only to associations. He said KBS will keep discussing how the funds are channelled, and left the FAM leadership election on 17 September to the voters.

2. Pan-gon unhappy as Liga M schedule forces players to play every 48 hours

   5 days ago Harian Metro Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), Petaling Jaya, Selangor 6.3 km

   Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon has criticised the Liga Malaysia schedule after his side played three matches in a week. He said the 48-hour rest period is hurting performance and raising injury risk, after SFC beat Sabah FC 2-1 at Stadium MBPJ to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.