The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has issued an official statement regarding the allegations of falsified registration documents involving seven heritage players submitted by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to FIFA.
According to MACC, the agency has been in close contact with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) and has held discussions with the National Registration Department (JPN). From this cooperation, MACC obtained several documents related to the application and registration of citizenship for the affected players.
Following an initial review, MACC stressed that the issue appears to be related to technical processes, and at this stage, it does not fall under MACC’s jurisdiction. The commission further confirmed that no criminal offenses, as defined under the MACC Act 2009, have been identified in relation to the matter.
As such, MACC will not be engaging directly with FIFA and has handed over the issue entirely to FAM to be resolved in coordination with world football’s governing body.
The commission also urged all parties to allow the resolution process to proceed without interference and cautioned against speculation that could jeopardize ongoing discussions between the stakeholders involved.
This clarification comes at a critical juncture, as FIFA’s recent sanctions on FAM and several Malaysian players have sparked widespread concern among fans and officials, raising questions about the nation’s football integrity and international standing.
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