RM5mil for FAM after Asian Cup result against S. Korea

PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have been given a shot in the arm by the government.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government would give RM5mil to the footballing body to manage the national team and matters under their purview.

"I was watching a great fight by the Malaysians against a side that's far superior to us. Despite losing the first two games, they actually showed character and strength in their last game," he said on Friday (Jan 26).

"Because of that spirit, based on the request by the Youth and Sports Minister, the government has agreed to add RM5mil to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to manage the national football team," he added.

Malaysia grabbed the headlines after holding South Korea 3-3 in the final Asian Cup Group E game at the Al-Janoub Stadium on Thursday (Jan 25).