Can Harimau Malaya function with two centres of power?
The Asian Football Confederation has advised the Football Association of Malaysia to consolidate control over the national team, Harimau Malaya. The article argues that the current split management structure has created conflicting centers of power, leading to diminished accountability and operational inefficiency.
Why it matters
Governance structures in national sports organizations directly impact team performance and institutional accountability, serving as a case study for organizational management.
Share The AFC’s recommendation to return Harimau Malaya fully under FAM is a warning that split control has blurred responsibility for the national team. The AFC says responsibility for managing Harimau Malaya should return fully to FAM, in line with international football governance practices. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The debate over Harimau Malaya is often dressed up as a discussion about management models. That framing avoids the harder truth. The problem is not how the team is run. It is that two centres of power now exist over one national team.
The article focuses on administrative governance principles and organizational structure rather than partisan political agendas.
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