Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) today clarified several issues related to the management and organisation of the Malaysia League (M-League) that were raised through a memorandum circulated by a group of supporters. The MFL said that while it respected the right of any party to voice their views and pose questions, it emphasised that clarification must be made based on facts, regulations, and processes that had been implemented to avoid confusion. According to BERNAMA News Agency, on the issue of naturalised and heritage player registration, it said the two categories differed in terms of their status and verification processes. It said that for the purpose of M-League registration, players with Malaysian citizenship and who produce valid identification documents can be registered as local players, subject to current registration regulations and requirements. The provision is detailed in the M-League 2025-2026 Edition Manual, particularly Item 4.5.9, as well as Article 3 under the Registrati on and Transfer System for Officials and Players and the FAM Football Management Information System (MYPAS/FIFA CONNECT). 'Based on the documents submitted to the MFL, the players in question are Malaysian citizens and possess valid identity cards. As such, they were registered as local players based on the prevailing Malaysia League registration regulations,' the MFL said in a statement today. As for the additional five local player registration quota for all clubs for the 2026-2027 season, it said the decision was made by the MFL Board of Directors after receiving applications from Kuching City FC and Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT). However, MFL Board of Directors decided that the additional slots should be opened to all clubs to ensure uniformity and balance, while also providing an opportunity for more local players to be registered and given playing opportunities in their respective teams. The MFL said the decision was made while the first M-League player registration window for the 2026-2027 season was stil l open until Sept 3, thus allowing all clubs to consider and use the additional quota based on their needs. Meanwhile, the MFL said the special approval allowing Kuala Lumpur City FC to register a minimum of 12 players for the Super League match against Kuching City FC on Aug 26 was granted based on the specific circumstances and facts involving the club. The MFL said KL City was, at that time, in the process of resolving the salary arrears case at FIFA and obtaining the lifting of a Player Registration Ban, which had affected the club's ability to register a sufficient number of players. This situation resulted in KL City only registering 12 players, including one goalkeeper, when they submitted a request to postpone their match against Negeri Sembilan FC on Aug 22 after 13 players and two team officials were reportedly infected with influenza. The MFL said KL City's failure to take to the field led to Negeri Sembilan being awarded a 3-0 victory and all three points, with the Klang Valley club also fined R M50,000 and required to pay all compensation and related costs determined by the league governing body. The MFL stressed that the special approval granted to KL City did not mean that M-League player registration requirements had been amended or waived in general.