Perak: Perak FC has suspended all operations with immediate effect due to financial issues facing the team. Perak FC management, in a statement tonight, announced that it has sent back imported players and paid what it can to the staff and players of the Bos Gaurus squad with the remaining funds.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, all staff and players have been informed that Perak FC will not participate in any league or competition in the coming season. The players and coaches are now free to seek opportunities at other football clubs, as stated in the announcement uploaded on the team’s Facebook page.
The team management revealed that Perak FC began its journey by clearing an RM8 million debt left by the previous management and allocating RM10 million annually to manage the club’s operations. Every cent invested was used solely for operating costs and salaries of all four teams, coaches, and administrative staff last season.
After three years or two and a half seasons, with investments exceeding RM40 million, the management expressed deep sorrow in announcing that there are no more funds left to allocate. The team’s management also mentioned that they are still managing the team’s training equipment and remaining merchandise for sale while waiting for funds from the Malaysian Football League (MFL) to settle outstanding obligations as best as possible.
The management extended their gratitude to the players and staff, thanking them for their service and dedication throughout their time with Perak FC. Acknowledging the unfortunate circumstances, they stated that the lack of funds has forced them to close the club, despite it not being the end they had hoped for.
On May 22, reports surfaced that Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) and Perak FC would not be competing in the Super League next season after failing to obtain a national license from the Malaysian Football League (MFL). Earlier, on April 26, Perak FC chairman Datuk Seri Azim Zabidi confirmed that the Bos Gaurus had to withdraw from the Super League next season due to financial issues.