Malaysian Football League's haze call: Play on until API hits 201
KUALA LUMPUR: M-League players will have to play through “unhealthy” air pollution, with the Malaysian Football League (MFL) setting an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 201 as the threshold for postponing matches.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Football League (MFL) players are expected to continue playing through unhealthy air pollution, with the league setting a threshold of 201 for Air Pollutant Index (API) readings to postpone matches. The MFL's decision allows Super League and FA Cup matches to proceed when API levels range between 101 and 200, classified as unhealthy.
Readings between 201 and 300 are considered very unhealthy. The MFL's directive is found in a Special Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) circular dated August 26 and signed by CEO Shazli Shaik, which was sent to both league clubs. The congestion of the 2026-27 league schedule and calendar was cited as a reason for allowing matches to continue.
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