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Former Youth and Sports Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, warns that the Malaysian League (Liga M) is in critical condition and risks collapsing unless drastic action is taken by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Malaysian Football League (MFL). He highlighted the increasing financial burden on clubs, with budgets now needing to be around RM20 million compared to RM3-4 million previously. The lack of government funding and sponsorships, coupled with low stadium attendance, creates a vicious cycle. Several big teams are struggling financially, echoing the Crown Prince of Johor's advice to manage teams within their means. The participation status of several teams in the upcoming Liga M season remains uncertain.
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