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Tengku Abdul Rahman said that he believes the presence of naturalised and heritage players can improve the quality of play and competitiveness of the national squad.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) held a press conference today to provide updates on the status of seven Malaysian national football players. Photo by Bernama

Based on Article 61 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), FAM must notify its intention to appeal in writing within three days after receiving the official judgement notice on Oct 6.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s membership rights were suspended under Clause 22.5 of the party constitution, while Wan Saiful was expelled for breaching party rules.

The latest controversy exploded following FIFA's decision to fine FAM CHF350,000 (RM1.9 million) and suspend seven heritage players for a year. - Bernama file photo

Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor reacts during the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) in Marbella on October 12, 2024. Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been issued an 18-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a 12-month period, anti-doping authorities said October 7, 2025. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)

FIFA found falsified documents in the registration of seven Harimau Malaya heritage players, exposing discrepancies in their ancestral records submitted by FAM. Photo: FAM's Facebook page

The seven sanctioned players are Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal and Hector Hevel. - Photo source: FAM/FB

Photo for illustration purpose only. - AFP file photo

With eight months left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the governing body has responded to calls for Israel’s ban from the tournament. Photo: Israel Football Association's Facebook