According to Malaysian media, FAM is facing the risk of being dissolved for restructuring in 2026.
The main reason stems from a series of scandals that Malaysian football has faced in the past, notably the case related to player naturalization dossiers.
This incident seriously affected the image of FAM and sparked a wave of public reaction, with many opinions calling on the federation to make fundamental changes in the leadership apparatus.
In that context, representatives of the Asian Football Confederation said that FIFA is closely monitoring the situation in Malaysia and does not rule out the possibility of intervention if the FAM does not come up with appropriate remedial measures.
According to FIFA regulations, the takeover or dissolution of a national federation is only applied in cases where this organization no longer ensures independence and transparency in operations.
Recent statements from the incumbent leadership of FAM related to the next personnel election have attracted public attention.
The possibility of old faces continuing to participate in federation management does not exclude many opinions worrying that the reform process will not achieve the expected efficiency.
Experts believe that if the FAM does not proactively carry out reforms through specific and transparent measures, the risk of FIFA intervention will increase.
In the event of dissolution and restructuring, Malaysian football may face a period of operational disruption, affecting the domestic league system as well as player training.
In fact, FIFA has applied similar measures to some national federations in the past. This process often comes with suspending international operations for a period of time, changing the leadership apparatus and re-establishing the organizational structure before being allowed to operate again.
At the present time, the future of FAM still depends greatly on the ability to self-adjust and internally reform. Choosing appropriate solutions is not only meaningful to the federation alone, but also directly affects the long-term development orientation of Malaysian football.
