Ipoh: The Perak government welcomes the Perak Football Association’s (PAFA) move to sign new import players for the Perak FA football team, said State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah. He highlighted PAFA’s decision as a strategy to enhance the team’s performance in preparation for the 2025-2026 A1 Semi-Pro League season.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PAFA is currently in the process of identifying foreign players who align with the team’s playing system and salary structure. The focus is on selecting the best talents to bolster the team’s strength. PAFA’s long-term vision includes success in the A1 League and a return to the Super League.

Prior to this announcement, PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin had stated that 24 players have received offer letters to join the Perak FA team for the upcoming A1 Semi-Pro League and the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor. The association is diligently scouting for import players and aims to finalize the 30-player squad by August.