KUALA LUMPUR: The FA of Malaysia (FAM) are one of the most expensive associations to run. They need RM30 million annually to fund their domestic leagues as well as to cater for the needs of the various age-group national teams for international stints and preparations.
The high cost of operation includes RM24 million on subsidies for their affiliates (state FAs and clubs to run their M-League teams) and the balance is barely enough for their other competitions and to prepare the national teams for assignments.