{
  "id": 17022158,
  "title": "Lowry awaits FIFA green light to join Harimau Malaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/lowry-awaits-fifa-green-light-to-join-harimau-malaya",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:48:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1566165/lowry-awaits-fifa-green-light-join-harimau-malaya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Shane Lowry, the Australia-born defender, is awaiting FIFA's approval to represent Malaysia. The Johor Darul Ta zim star's naturalisation documents were submitted to FIFA by the FA of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general, Datuk Noor Azman Haji Rahman. Lowry joined Johor Darul Ta zim in 2021 and has completed five years of continuous residence in Malaysia. If approved, he would provide an additional option for Malaysia's defense, joining other naturalised players such as Bergson da Silva and Manuel Hidalgo. However, completing the naturalisation process does not guarantee his eligibility for international football, as FIFA has specific regulations in place.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Australia-born defender Shane Lowry's hopes of representing Malaysia now rest with FIFA after the FA of Malaysia (FAM) submitted the Johor Darul Ta'zim star's naturalisation documents to the world governing body.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shane Lowry, Australia-born defender, awaits FIFA green light to join Harimau Malaya.",
    "Lowry's naturalization documents submitted to FIFA by FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman.",
    "Approval would add option for Malaysia's defense, joining other naturalized players."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}