KUCHING, Nov 10: Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has questioned why the Malaysia FA Cup final between Kuching City FC (KCFC) and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) is being held at the latter’s home ground and not at a neutral venue instead.
“I am also puzzled as to why the final is not being held at a neutral venue. Why does it have to be in Johor? It is not that we are afraid, but I feel something is not quite right about it.
“The final should be held at a third-party venue to ensure a fairer playing field. It could be in Sabah or Pahang, for example, if the Bukit Jalil National Stadium is unavailable.
“Nevertheless, the decision has already been made. I believe Kuching City will not be intimidated. Wherever they are asked to play, they will go out and compete. I hope they will put up a good fight in the final.,” he said at a press conference on Manggung Di Muara 2026 at Baitulmakmur here today.
