FAM remind M-League players to respect match officials
Local and foreign players in the M-League have been reminded not to resort to violence, especially towards match officials.
Thu Apr 22 2021
FAM must take swift, stern action against players who abuse referees
Such uncouth behaviour must be nipped in the bud as referees are getting worried about their safety on the pitch.
Thu Mar 25 2021
M-League referees never ask for praise, but they deserve to be appreciated - Amir Sharifuddin
FIFA referee considers the bad perception of the Malaysian League referees as part and parcel in the world of football.
Tue Aug 25 2020
Referees must have integrity - Tunku Ismail
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim says an investigation should be conducted on 'suspect' referees and the decision would be taken this week.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Boxing KOs all Rio Games officials after controversies
All 36 referees and judges used at the Rio Olympic boxing have been removed for the time being.
Thu Oct 06 2016
An independent organisation should supervise referees - TMJ
TMJ calls to place Malaysian League referees under the helms of an independent organisation to prevent unwanted conflicts.
Thu Jun 25 2015
Dempsey suspended for tearing up referees notebook
Clint Dempsey has been sanctioned for tearing up a referee's notebook but will be reinstated in time for the Gold Cup.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Two women cops make nation proud by flying Malaysian flag at Women's FIFA World Cup
Malaysia may not have qualified for the men's or women's World Cup but two Malaysian women referees created history by making it to the World Cup.
Fri May 15 2015
FAM mulls over using foreign referees for coming season
FAM is prepared to study a proposal to use the services of foreign referees to boost the quality of national football.
Mon Oct 27 2014
Football: Moyes rues decisions as United lose again
Manchester United manager David Moyes claimed that his side were being unfairly treated by referees after they slumped to defeat at Sunderland.
Wed Jan 08 2014
Sex-for-fixing Lebanese refs refuse to testify
Assistant referees Ali Eid, 33, and Abdallah Taleb, 37, were deported in June after serving three-month prison sentences for accepting the services of a prostitute as a bribe.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Three Lebanese referees pleaded guilty to accepting free sex to rig a match
Three Lebanese football referees pleaded guilty Monday to accepting free sex from a gambling-linked global syndicate in return for agreeing to rig a match.
Mon Jun 10 2013
Singaporean charged over sex offer in match-fixing probe
A Singaporean businessman has been charged with corruption for offering free sex to three Lebanese football referees to induce them to fix a match in the city-state.
Sun Apr 07 2013
FAM wants referees to follow procedures when questioned by MACC
FAM Referees Committee Chairman Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz said referees must take down the name and telephone number of MACC officers and accompanied by a witness.
Thu Jan 24 2013