{
  "id": 3719891,
  "title": "'I had to use my savings': Jordan star on six unpaid months at Police FC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/i-had-to-use-my-savings-jordan-star-on-six-unpaid-months-at-police-fc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:04:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1520053/i-had-use-my-savings-jordan-star-six-unpaid-months-police-fc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Police FC midfielder Ahmad Israiwah revealed he went six months without pay, forcing him to use his personal savings to survive. The 32-year-old Jordanian explained that he first noticed financial troubles two months into his 12-month contract when his salary did not arrive. Israiwah stated, \"I knew something was wrong after two months without payment.\" He relied on savings from his previous club to make ends meet during those six months. Eventually, the management provided him with RM5,000 to help him out. Despite the financial hardship, Israiwah remained committed to his contract as he was repeatedly assured that sponsorship funds were pending. He respected his contract for six months before the transfer window opened, allowing him to move on to Kuching City. Israiwah expressed gratitude for the opportunity at Kuching City, praising the management and coaching staff for their professionalism. He has received his salary on time since joining the club. Police FC has now withdrawn from the 2026-2027 Super League season, leaving several players uncertain about their wages. Israiwah, who did not open a bank account during his time with Police, is seeking to recover the wages owed to him.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Former Police FC midfielder Ahmad Israiwah has revealed going six months without pay, forcing him to draw on his personal savings to survive.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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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."
}