FAM to finalise national team coach soon

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) anticipates naming the national team's upcoming head coach by early December, as preparations advance for the 2030 World Cup-2032 Asian Cup qualifiers. FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan revealed that a shortlist of candidates is already under consideration, with the final decision to be made during a forthcoming national team management committee meeting.

The selection process must be completed promptly, as the qualifying cycle commences in March next year, with the team currently under the guidance of interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe. Ghani emphasized the urgency of the decision, stating that a statement on the Harimau Malaya coach will be released once everything is finalized. He confirmed that Tan Cheng Hoe's contract is set to expire on November 25, during which the coach will oversee Malaysia in two friendlies against China on November 14 and 17.

FAM is also anticipated to announce the national under-23 coach for the upcoming SEA Games, which Malaysia will host. Ab Ghani stated that the appointment of the under-23 coach could coincide with that of the association's new technical director, although the latter remains a possibility. He added that FAM has received numerous applications and resumes but assesses candidates based on their capabilities, suitability, understanding of Malaysian football culture, and other relevant factors.