PARLIAMENT | Malaysia’s efforts to develop homegrown football talent could face problems in the coming decades without adequate government support, warned Zakri Hassan (PN-Kangar).

The Bersatu MP raised the concern as Malaysia’s Under-15 squad competed at the Fifa Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it was the only Southeast Asian team to advance to Tier B.

Coached by P Maniam, the squad lost 2-6 to South Africa yesterday and 1-3 to China this evening. Malaysia will face...

Coached by P Maniam, the squad lost 2-6 to South Africa yesterday and 1-3 to China this evening. Malaysia will face Qatar in the Tier B semi-final tonight, competing for a final placing between 53rd and 56th among 191 countries.