Malaysian Football League (MFL) today successfully convened its 9th League Partners Meeting, attended by representatives from all 13 clubs competing in the 2025/26 Malaysia League season.
The meeting was chaired by MFL President Dato’ Ab Ghani Hassan and attended by members of the MFL Board of Directors (BOD) for the 2021–2025 term, including Datuk Saaran Nadarajah, Datuk Mohd Hisamudin Yahaya, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Hassan, Dato’ Seri Mohamad Jaifuddin Bujang Mohidin, Dato’ Mohammed Suffian Awang, En. Jeffrey Chew, and En. Hj Mustaza Ahmad, alongside Acting Chief Executive Officer, En. Mohd Shazli Shaikh Mohd.
Also present were Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Vice Presidents, Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin and Dato’ Dollah Salleh, FAM Executive Committee Members — En. Tang Chee Hong, Datuk Kamarudin Hassan, and Datuk Dr. Sugumaran Parthasarathy, as well as representatives from Grant Thornton Malaysia, MFL’s appointed auditor.
A key highlight of the meeting was the election of three representatives from Malaysia League clubs to serve on the MFL Board of Directors for the 2025–2029 term.
The newly elected members are:
- Dato’ Seri Mohamad Jaifuddin Bujang (Johor Darul Ta’zim FC)
- En. Jeffrey Chew (Penang FC)
- En. Iswandi Ali Hassan (Kuching City FC) — newly appointed
This decision marks the continuation of experienced leadership with Jaifuddin and Chew being re-elected, alongside fresh representation from Borneo through Iswandi.
In his address, MFL President Dato’ Ab Ghani Hassan expressed his deepest appreciation to Dato’ Mohammed Suffian Awang (Sri Pahang FC) and En. Hj Mustaza Ahmad (Independent Representative) for their dedicated service and contributions to the league’s governance throughout their previous term.
“Their leadership and commitment have been vital in strengthening the structure and professionalism of Malaysian football,” said Dato’ Ab Ghani.
Newly elected Board Member En. Iswandi Ali Hassan described his appointment as both an honor and a great responsibility to help advance Malaysia’s professional football ecosystem.
“It’s a new responsibility for me, and I hope to bring the voices from Borneo into discussions so that together we can address any issues or challenges in our league,” said Iswandi.
“I will do my best in this new role, representing all clubs and contributing towards improving the overall performance and sustainability of Malaysian football.”
The 9th League Partners Meeting serves as part of MFL’s continuous effort to uphold transparency, inclusivity, and professional governance in managing Malaysian football competitions. With the appointment of the new Board, MFL aims to further drive innovation and development across the Super League, Premier League, and related competitions in the upcoming seasons.
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