Robert Alberts Interested from Sarawak to Malaysia

Sarawak Coach, Robert Pene Alberts or Robert Alberts, 58 shows his interests to be Malaysia National Coach or Harimau Malaya if given chance replacing Rajagobal.

But there is no meeting or held talks with Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) so far. Dutch-born coach become the public figure after successfully bringing Sarawak for the title of Malaysia Premier League 2013.

"Many people come and ask me about this (nominated as national coach of the Harimau Malaya), but there was no discussion with FAM yet.

"Certainly any coach would be interested if it was offered, for me it is an honor quite significant.

"If indeed there is an offer from FAM, I'm interested in talks.

"But now I focus on Sarawak towards Malaysia Cup 2013 campaign," said Alberts.

Meanwhile former Singapore coach, Rajodko Avramovic,63 from Yugoslavia has shown interests after he reportedly has submitted application letter to become the new coach of Harimau Malaya.

For 10 years he has helped Singapore to clinch three times the AFF Suzuki Cup title in the 2004, 2007 and 2012 editions.

Beside that, ATM head coach B. Sathianathan and Harimau Muda A coach, Ong Kim Swee also humours to replace Rajagobal's position.

For information, Deputy President of FAM, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has announced yesterday that Rajagobal's contract will not be extended after expire date on 31 December 2013.

FAM do not want to extend his contract even there is possibility he managed to bring Harimau Malaya to past Asian Cup 2015 qualifying campaign. 

Tengku Abdullah has confirmed that FAM has received requests from a few candidates who interested in taking over Rajagobal's post.

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'Do not disturb my job'

Datuk K.Rajagobal not bother with some insistence asked him to resign as a coach of Harimau Malaya.

He will continue as a coach of Harimau Malaya until contract expires on 31st December 2013. Obviously it is not effect on his focus job to guide Harimau Malaya eventhough many people criticized him as a factor of performance declined by Harimau Malaya since lately.

Instead he blasted the critics who he described as anger demands for him to resign due to deterioration in the performance of Harimau Malaya.

"I will not resign, my contract will expire on next 31st December 2013. After that it's up to FAM whether to renew my contract or not.

He said that the fans do not know what was happened in Japan and they not see how his players playing overall.

"They do not bother me and team's preparation because we have a great mission to carry out soon, friendly match against FC Barcelona, August 10 and Asian Cup 2015, on next October," he told yesterday after arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) abroad from Japan.

Win two matches from 13 games was so upset which is quite embarrassing.

He also criticized for failing to improve the national team's position which is hanging on 159th in world ranking.

The latest, Harimau Malaya was humiliated in Japan friendlies club tour when they lost a big scores in all the matches and without a score.

He claimed that all the players looked very exhausted during Ramadhan when they were forced to play in a day. He promise to review any action or friendly match in the month of Ramadhan after this.

When he was asked on such criticisms seems not understand him all these years, he said "Do not ask me. Ask the people. They know who was helped the country to win the gold medal of SEA GAMES 2009 after awaiting for 20 years."

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Asean Champions Trophy 2013 result: Frenz Malaysia A vs Vietnam PVF FA

Frenz Malaysia A defeated Vietnam PVF FA 3-1 at Thanh Long Sport Center, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam just know. Meanwhile Thailand Chonburi FC win against Timor Leste U15 3-2 to lead group A. With the win tonight, Frenz Malaysia A jump into second position behind Thailand Chonburi FC to storm into Asean Champions Trophy Under-15 2013 semi-finals.

Previously, Frenz Malaysia B qualified for the knockout stage after Indonesia defeated Myanmar Mandalay FA 4-0 in group B.

Semi-final :-

Thailand Chonburi FC  vs Frenz Malaysia B

Frenz Indonesia vs Frenz Malaysia A

Bravo young Malaysia!!!

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National hockey player died in a road crash

Chua Boon Huat, a national hockey player died in a road accident today. Tan Kuai Neo did not expect to lose her son also claimed as the same tragedy as her husband ago.

Nine years ago, Tan's husband, Chua Peng Hock died in an accident while riding a motorcycle with another vehicle, and now her beloved youngest son, Chua Boon Huat was a victim of a road accident too.

"I was surprised by the news of my son's death  as same tragedy of his father also went in the accident.

"Her son's girlfriend was called her via  phone at 4 a.m to clarify on Boon Huat's accident", she said today.

Boon Huat, 33, was killed when his car, a Proton Perdana rammed into water tankers at the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) near Kelana Jaya LRT station, at 2.25 a.m.

Tan and her children as soon as possible move to Kuala Lumpur from Malacca and arrived at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) at 6 a.m. this morning.

Chua Boon Huat, fourth in family has a brother and two sisters

"Boon Huat is a child who likes to talk, obedient and cheerful," said Tan Kuai Neo.

Chua Boon Huat is a Malaysia hockey national player was a hockey player since in the school. He represent the National School Bandar Hilir, Malacca while in the standard four and played for Malacca High School for secondary school level.

"The last time I met Boon Huat is at the end of June, when he has free time and there is no match," Tan said, adding that no strange signs show before the accident. 

She said that her son's body will be cremated on Monday in Semabok, Malacca.

Melancholy atmosphere surrounding the hospital morgue when Chua Boon Huat's family attended the pending Boon Huat's autopsy until 10 a.m.

Boon Huat's eldest brother, a former national rugby player 1998-2004, Nor Aliff Najmi Chua, 42 (converted to Islam since eight years ago) said that hockey is his (Boon Huat) life. His interests in hockey since primary school after Aliff Najmi introduce  the sport to him.

Aliff received the news on his youngest brother's death at 4. a.m and rushed to KL immediately.

"I don't expect him to go to early because we love him very much but I pleased with divine certainty," he said.

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Japan friendlies Club : Tokyo Verdy vs Malaysia XI result

Harimau Malaya ended the tour series with three friendlies club in Japan without a win or to score. The final match today, Harimau Malaya defeated to Tokyo Verdy from the second division club 5-0. 

In one week visit to Japan, Harimau Malaya lost 2-0 to the first division club, Shimizu S-Pulse last Tuesday. Two day later (last Thursday) before being humiliated by another division one club, Shonan Bellmare 5-0. 

Harimau Malaya is on preparation match against Bahrain in 2015 Asian Cup qualifier here in coming October. For the record, of 12 friendly matches this year,  the Harimau Malaya only recorded two wins, one draw and lost nine games.

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Rajagobal should be given a chance?

 According to former Secretary of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Seri Ibrahim Saad said that Datuk K Rajagobal should be given the opportunity to coach Harimau Malaya until end of Asian Cup 2015 qualification next year.

He said any action to sack him (Rajagobal) is not the best way to solve the decline performance of Harimau Malaya in recent years.

Instead, he urged Rajagobal and his boys to restore their confidence and trust of their supporters by improving the quality of their games. 

"By winning every match including friendly experienced.

"He still not too late, try to listen the opinions and views of the senior or former footballers and 'old people'.

"I think this method will have no hurt feeling, in additional he will get useful inputs to form a stronger team.

"Personally, Rajagobal should be given a chance, at least until the expiration of the Asian Cup 2015, said Ibrahim yesterday. 

Over the past few months, local football fans and observers seem to have lost  patience with the poor performance of Harimau Malaya and it was the most reason why them wanted Rajagobal fired.

Two win over Yemen (2-0) in Asian Cup 2015 qualifier last March and 4-0 against Sydney Olympic (Australian club) in a friendly match last month were not able to cure and solve upset of every their fan's hurt feeling. In addition the major number of lost matches, nine times and drawn one in a recent years with latest match result lost to Shonan Bellmare 5-0 on Japans tours friendlies club are the most reason by the fans to take an action towards him (Rajagobal).

"Rajagobal should not be discouraged, it is common to a national coach to be criticized or  commented.

"We have given an earlier opportunity to Rajagobal for its plans for Asian Cup 2015 qualifying campaign. 

"I hope the fans can be patient and not necessarily by change of coach will guaranty to be able to improve the performance of Harimau Malaya in a short time," he said.

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Rajagobal should retreat now

Situation is getting critical after Harimau Malaya failed to show the increment of their performance during the friendlies clubs in Japan since July 23.

Many observers consider the record of two wins from 12 matches at the international friendship could not give a positive result for the team.

The Harimau Malaya was humiliated by losing 0-5 to second-bottom team league of Japan, Shonan Bellmare last Saturday.

The defeat caused an anger, especially among fans of the Harimau Malaya.

Rajagobal also criticized after the team with static ranked at 159th in the world ranking of FIFA more interested in having a warm-up with a club team status.

Many critics, agree the right action to save the honor of the Harimau Malaya is to dismiss Rajagobal that is synonymous with the approach of players want to test or experiment.

Former football national coach, Wan Jamak Wan Hassan said him considers the action to dismiss Rajagobal not a solution but the FAM is able to assess the ability of former Selangor coach.

"I think the performance of the Harimau Malaya after winning the gold medal at the SEA Games 2009 in Loas and the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 was not able to survive until now.

"Rajagobal seen as 'strong' even though he often received criticism and cynicism from former national players and coaches.

"By sacked coach is not an exit door or something good for the team but FAM should be concerned about the natonal team's ranking," he said yesterday.

Tengku Abdullah urged Rajagobal to strengthen its team to face the important match against Barcelona at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on August 10.

He said, it is not the best time for Rajagobal to continue doing experiment but Harimau Malaya must come out with more convincing performance.

Meanwhile Kelantan's legendary, Dali Omar to come out with different tone when he considers the 57-year-old has run out of ideas to restore the reputation of the Harimau Malaya.

"In my opinion he had  been sacked and this was supposed to happen two years ago. Previously he has promised to resign voluntarily.

"I very much support Tengku Abdullah. For me, Rajagobal tactics had been shattered. We do not want experiment more. This method fits with school boy," he said.

Meanwhile, former national player, Khalid Ali fully supports the statement asserted by Dali that Rahagobal must retreat in respectful manner.

"Rajagobal is good but he has reached a saturation point. Everyone has limits and levels.

"Honestly, he can no longer to guide the Harimau Malaya. My advise, draw back. People will get mad if you stay longer.

"We need a better person," he said.

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Harimau Malaya should not have to oppose with club status

Harimau Malaya which currently in Japan for a club friendlies, continuing to show action after being humiliated 0-5 by second-bottom team J-League Division One, Shonan Bellmare in second match last Saturday. Earlier, they lost 0-2 to Shimizu S-Pulse in the first action last Thursday.

Former Secretary-General of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president, Datuk Seri Dr Ibrahim Saad urged the national football governing department to reduce the involment of Harimau Malaya in a friendly match against club status.

He said that the game does not means anything such a coach of Datuk K.Rajagobal's team even it could affect their dignity and lost to less reputable clubs mainly from the second division and so on.

"When I became a Secretary-General ago, FAM has issued a guideline that prohibits the national coach to hold friendly matches with club teams except on invitation ticket match by the club.

"Friendly match against club does not give any points for the country. I was surprised at how FAM may provide such games lately," he said.

Ibrahim insisting FAM to increase friendly matches against other national teams, which should help to boost our football ranking which now at position of 159th of FIFA.

"FIFA have set there are a few months to hold  a friendly match between other official channels to their member countries to increase their ranking.

The friendly match organized to oppose other countries at their home will no cost to much. Instead as a hosts have to bear the big cost of the arrival of visitors.

About the team ranking of Harimau Malaya, Ibrahim said FAM as the main governing body of football in the country need to find immediate solutions to ensure Harimau Malaya rankings are not impaired.

"Probably the best 10 teams in the world refused to play with us, but FAM must devise strategies to organize matches with the teams ranked 100th on in the world.

"If we win over the country which better position than us, than they will increase the ranking, " said Ibrahim.

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BAM new president requested a month?

"To be fair to a new leadership, we need to know all information from operational management to to review the present system.

Once legally Tan Sri Tengku Mahaleel Tengku Ariff appointed as President of Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM),  he requested a month to come up with a new strategies and plans for development of badminton in our country.

"That's why I request a month before we come up with a strategy and plan to put the BAM in better position, he said yesterday after his appointment at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BAM.

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Club Friendlies Malaysia XI vs Shonan Bellmare result

Shonan Bellmare defeated Malaysia XI 5-0. This is a second friendly match through Japan's club friendlies and second consecutive defeat after losing to Shimizu S-Pulse in previous matches.

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OFC Futsal Championship Invitational 2013 FINAL result : Malaysia vs Australia

Congratulations to Futsal Malaysia team as the runner up title.Malaysia team in 75th position of world futsal ranking lost 5-1 to Australia.

As conclusions, the team much improve and they were able to move far away. Any weakness should be improved after this to put the team in the best group of Asian team. 

Full results:-

Final
27/7 : Malaysia vs Australia 1-5

Semi-final

26/7 : Malaysia vs Tahiti 3-3 (FT :2-2, Malaysia win on pens 4-3)

Group A

23/7 : Malaysia vs New Caledonia 8-3

24/7 : Malaysia vs New Zealand 7-1

25/7 : Malaysia vs Solomon Islands 4-1

 

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Malaysia Cup 2013 poll

Group A

1. SELANGOR
2. ATM
3. SIME DARBY
4. JOHOR

Group B

1. JDT 
2. PKNS
3. T-TEAM
4. FELDA

Group B

1. KELANTAN
2. PAHANG
3. TERENGGANU
4. NEGERI SEMBILAN

Group D

1. LIONS 
2. PERAK
3. SARAWAK
4. KEDAH

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FAM-U15 Asean Frenz Tournament result: Malaysia Frenz A vs NFA Singapore

The hat-trick goals by Akhmar Haikal helped Malaysia Frenz A to achieve 3 points against NFA Singapore 3-1.

The win perpetuate Malaysia Frenz A notch in third place in Pool A in attempt to pursuit semi-final slot of FAM U-15 Asean Frenz Tournament behind league leader Thailand Chonburi FC and Vietnam PVF FA.

In another four matches remain, Malaysia Frenz A earned 15 points  compared to Vietnam PVF FA (17 points) and Thailand Chonburi (19 points) must win all the matches to make sure in the best two ranked goes to semi-final.

Today, Vietnam PVF FA seen no problems to oppose Cambodia Phnom Penh Crown which ranked last in the Pool A. Meanwhile Thailand Chonburi FC will play at Minicipal of Dili Stadium against Timor Leste U15 which expected to provide competition for the three points that restrict the opponent's dream.

Meanwhile Indonesia Frenz precede in Pool B with 23 points following by Malaysia Frenz B, 17 points and Myanmar Mandalay with 12 points. Malaysia Frenz B has a bright chance to step to semi-final while Indonesia Frenz has become the first team were in semi-final even there are still three matches to go.

Tomorrow Indonesia Frenz will oppose Myanmar Mandalay at Frenz Stadium, Janda Baik Pahang. Meanwhile Malaysia Frenz B will meet Philipines U15 in action in its own arena on August 2.

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There is nothing lost, the fans still supportive

The Malaysian diving queen, Pandelela Rinong Pamg sent her sorry through twitter when she failing to earn a medal in the women's 10-meter platform at the FINA World Championships 15th in Barcelona yesterday.

"I'm sorry". She said this after she failed to bring the desired medal after only ranked sixth in the event. A fan is pinning hopes on her to bring a medal home. Likely she has a reason to said that.

Following the message last night through her Twitter account, she add:

"Thank you for supporting and watching. I'm sorry. I finished the race in sixth position.

"Maybe better luck in the future," she said.

But her supporters and fans unaccepted the message of apologize. One of them said the 20-year-old athlete inappropriate to apologize after her great achievement in the event was made the country proud of her. 

Please read the following feedback by her supporters, most of them are happy with her performance.

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Harimau Malaya lost the first match in Japan

Harimau Malaya started Japan Tours 2013 with indecent step after being humiliated 2-0 to Shimizu S-Pulse in the first friendly match tonight.

Although only level of club status, Shimizu S-Pulse successfully leveraged the opportunity to play at home with good game and ahead 2-0.

The first goal by Jumpei Takaki at 48th minute and second goal by Yasuhiro Kiraoka in the 74th minute.

The club status team has no problem to overcome Rajagobal's team by controlling match and mastering the game.

Next, Harimau Malaya will opposing Shonan Bellmare on Saturday before the last friendly match against Japan J League 2, Tokyo Vardy on July 31.

Japan tours which in between July 23 until August 1 is in preparation for the Harimau Malaya against Bahrain in the 2015 Asia Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur on coming October 2013.

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FAM warning Rajagobal

Our new Secretary General of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin insisted Rajagobal has no right to simply actions to change the status of International friendly match from status A class friendly match into test match.

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Chance to be the World Champion

Since two weeks ago, Datuk Lee Chong Wei free from injury has also show his impressive performance during training at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara.

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Malaysia XI vs Chelsea FC result

Chelsea defeated Malaysia 4-1. The first 3  Chelsea's goals were scored in the first half. Anyway the last goal was scored by Moses at 89 minute. Meanwhile the consolation goal on Malaysia behalf was scored by By Fadhli Shas at 91 minutes.

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World University Games UNIVERSIADE 2013 : Mission failed

Malaysia completing their mission in failure when only occupied the 59th place overall. This is because we are only able to collect only 3 bronze medals. The position much difference compared to several other southest Asia countries are in better position like Thailand, Phillipines and Vietnam.

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New faces new spirit in Harimau Malaya

National coach, Datuk K.Rajagobal satisfied with current performance of Harimau Malaya since last match against Chonburi FC when they drew 0-0 at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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