Richard signals intention to play for Malaysia

Ready for national duty: Richard Chin became the first player of Malaysian descent to feature in the English League. — Charlton Athletic’s Facebook

PETALING JAYA: Richard Chin, the 19-year-old footballer of Malaysian descent who made his first start in League One of the English Football League (EFL) last week, hopes to play for the country one day.

And his agency, Rock Sports Management, has notified the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) of his intent to don Malaysian colours in the future.