The Beginning of Semi-Pro Football League Until It Turns Professional

     The idea of the establishment of Semi-Pro Football League was born out of the idea of HRH Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (Sultan of Pahang) who was the president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in 1988 and then was raised to the FAM officials. All the FAM officials include the son of HRH the Sultan of Pahang, HRM Tengku Abdullah felt that the idea of HRH Sultan of Pahang was relevant and the efforts toward the establishment of the Semi-Pro Football League has begun. Finally in 1989, the Semi-Pro Football League was officially established and its theme was "Excellence". The Semi-Pro Football League was a form of semi-professional football league that was newly established in Malaysia by FAM and operated from 1989 until 1993. The league was run by FAM. It consists of two parts, namely Semi-Pro Football League Division 1 and Semi-Pro Football League Division 2, which was a football competition for football team in Malaysia to qualify for Malaysia Cup. British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad and Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (EON) were the main sponsors of this Semi-Pro Football League. 

     The establishment of this football league was a smart moves in shaping the future of the football league in Malaysia from semi-professional status to the professional status by FAM. In the early days of this football league in 1989, 17 football teams took part in the Semi-Pro Football League and the teams were divided into two divisions. Nine teams are in Division 1 and eight teams in Division 2. Under the new format, only the top six teams in Division 1 and the winner and runner-up in Division 2 that will took part in Malaysia Cup.

     Semi-Pro Football League was a competitive football league until it was replaced by the establishment of the Professional Football League in 1994 and was known as the Premier League by FAM. Selangor became the champion of Semi-Pro Football League Division 1 for two consecutive years from 1989 to 1990. While in 1993, Selangor was the champion of Semi-Pro Football League Division 2.

Semi-Pro Football League logo that was first introduced in 1989 with a theme of "Excellence" and its main sponsorship came from British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad and Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (EON).

Match fixtures book for Semi-Pro Football League 1990.

Match fixtures book for Semi-Pro Football League 1991.

Match fixtures book for Semi-Pro Football League 1992.

Match fixtures book for Semi-Pro Football League 1993.

Match pennant that was used by Selangor in Semi-Pro Football League 1992.

HRH Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj who was back then was the Crown Prince of Selangor was talking to Datuk Dr Nordin Selat and on the of HRH Sultan of Selangor was Tan Sri Muhammad bin Muhammad Taib during a photo session with the players and officials of the Football Association of Selangor in 1990.

Promotion for Semi-Pro Football League in 1990 at Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur by FAM with the football actions from the Selangor players worn Selangor jerseys sponsored by Mizuno Corporation.

Trophy for Semi-Pro Football League Division 1 winner.

Trophy for Semi-Pro Football League Division 2 winner.

Fair-Play Trophy for Semi-Pro Football League Division 2.

The History Of Football Association Of Selangor Administration Building

Since the beginning of the establishment of the Football Association of Selangor (FAS), FAS already have a building that was used to govern all matters related to the FAS. However, the source of history of the administration building used by the FAS was very limited and can only be traced back from 1960s. In the 1960s, FAS administration building was located in Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur. Below was an official photo of the FAS officials at the FAS House located at Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur in 1963 : -

The FAS officials group photo was taken in front of the FAS, located at Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur in 1963. Spotted there was Datuk Harun Idris, the Selangor team manager and in front of him was a Malaya Cup that was won by Selangor in 1963.

Then on 24 June 1973, His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj at that time was HRH Raja Muda Selangor inaugurated the new FAS administration building located at Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur. The building was named as Wisma FAS.

Wisma FAS at Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur.

After that, the FAS administration building once again moved to a new building at Wisma FAS, Kelana Jaya, Selangor in the 1990s.

Wisma FAS at Kelana Jaya, Selangor.

After several years of FAS administration building was based on Wisma FAS, Kelana Jaya, Selangor, there was a plan to build a new larger FAS administration building with a sports complex and two soccer fields namely FAS Sports Complex located at Section U15 , Shah Alam, Selangor. The construction of this FAS Sports Complex has completed but not yet ready to be occupied.

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Grenemisk Live Streaming Of Kelab Jersi Kita,Selangor Ex-Player And Saturday Jersey Gang

     On 10 September 2016 there was a live streaming aired by Grenemisk involving Kelab Jersi Kita, Selangor ex-player and Saturday Jersey Gang in Soccerhouze, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. In this live streaming there were members of Kelab Jersi Kita (Aizusan and Fitrie), Selangor ex-player (Sharil Arsat) and join together member of Saturday Jersey Gang (Sahrin). This live streaming was held to share knowledge of the Selangor football collections and heritage such as football jerseys, match books, maflas, medals and many more. Through this sharing knowledge, we managed to educate and cultivate the passions and proud of our own heritage especially about Selangor football.

The live streaming advertisement.

     Below were the link to watch the live streaming through online (a must watch for Selangor football collectors):-

http://livestream.com/accounts/9020749/events/6308141

Selangor In The 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970

     In the 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970, there were 7 clubs partipated from 7 countries played in this tournament. It was held in Tehran, Iran. There were two groups for these tournament. Group A consists of Taj Tehran (Iran), Homenetmen (Lebanon) and Selangor FA (Malaysia). Then in Group B consists of Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel), PSMS Medan (Indonesia), West Bengal (India) and Royal Thai Police FC (Thailand). In the first Selangor FA match, it lost to Taj Tehran with the scores 3-0. Then, on the second match, Selangor FA lost to Homenetmen with the scores of 4-2. Unfortunately, Selangor FA did not qualified for the semi-final round. Selangor FA players consists of M.Chandran, Foo Fook Chuan, Chinna Karuppan, Ibrahim Mydin, Dell Akbar, Sardar Khan, Wong Fook Yong, N. Thanabalan, Zulkifli Norbit, Wong Choon Wah and others. Selangor FA coach was E.C. Dutton and captained by Abdul Ghani Minhat. It was among the greatest achievement of Selangor FA in the Asian Champion Teams Tournament after its glorious achievement in 1967. We never forget !!!  Taj Tehran became the champion for this 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 after they defeat Hapoel Tel Aviv in the final match with the scores 2-1.

Old emblem of Iran Football Federation commemorative pin given to participant.

The 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 souvenir medal given to participants.

Selangor FA contingent marched with pride on the 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 opening parade. Behind was the West Bengal (India) contingent.

The Selangor FA players and officials with its president, Datuk Harun Idris.

Among recognisable Selangor FA players in this photo was Zulkifli Norbit, Dell Akbar, Chinna Karuppan and Abdul Ghani Minhat.

Selangor FA official necktie and coat emblem that was used in the 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 opening parade.

Selangor FA vs Taj Tehran.

Standing from left: M.Chandran, Foo Fook Chuan, Chinna Karuppan, Ibrahim Mydin, Dell Akbar and Sardar Khan.

Sitting from left: Wong Fook Yong, Abdul Ghani Minhat (captain), N. Thanabalan, Zulkifli Norbit and Wong Choon Wah.

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Malaysia Cup Final 1968

     In Malaysia Cup 1968, Selangor and Penang qualified to the final. It was held in Merdeka Stadium whereby Selangor defeating Penang with the big scores of 8-1. It was a tragic loss for Penang that loss with large amount of scores. Unbelievable, but its a reality and Selangor got the GREATEST TEAM in this final game coached by E.C. Dutton and captained by Abdullah Noordin. Among the scorers in this final game from Selangor team was N. Thanabalan and Zulkifli Norbit. N. Thanabalan made a record as the most scored number of goals in Malaysia Cup Final with 4 goals and his record still cant be betaen till today. It was a controversial match where everyone can't believe that Penang defeated to Selangor with the scores of 1-8 in this Malaysia Cup 1968 final. Whatever its is, Selangor was the GREATEST TEAM in 1968.

(Front) Malaysia Cup 1968 Champion medal won by Selangor.

(Back) Malaysia Cup 1968 Champion medal won by Selangor.

Selangor players and officials taken photo after the Malaysia Cup 1968 final match. This Selangor champion team chaired by Datuk Harun Idris, lead by E.C. Dutton coach and captained by Abdullah Noordin. It was the GREATEST TEAM defeating Penang with 8-1 scores.

Selangor 1968 Malaysia Cup champion team, the GREATEST TEAM. 

Standing from left: Ong Kim Leng, Zulkifli Norbit, Chan Yong Chong, Ibrahim Mydin, Wong Choon Wah, Chow Chee Keong, E.C. Dutton (coach), J. Daniel, Sardar Khan, Foo Fook Chuan, Dell Akbar, Wong Fook Yong, N.Thanabalan, and Chow Kwai Lam.

Seated from left: Alfred Nicholas, K.K. Pillay, P. Alagendra (officials), Abdullah Noordin (captain), Datuk Harun Idris (team manager), M.Chandran (vice captain), Tan Sri Hamzah Abu Samah, Shariff Awang and George Joseph (officials).

Selangor Malaysia Cup 1968 Champion players group photo.

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Selangor In The 1st Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1967

     The 1st Asian Champion Teams Tournament was held from 6 May until 19 December 1967. It was founded by Asia Football Confederation (AFC). In this first tournament, the participated clubs were divided into two groups. Group A consists of Selangor FA (Malaysia), South China (Peaople's Republic of China), Korea Tungsten Company (South Korea) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel). Then, in Group B consists of Vietnam Customs (South Vietnam) and Bangkok Bank FC (Thailand). However, representative club from India and Iran withdrew from this championship. Korea Tungsten Company automatically qualified to the semi final. Hapoel Tel Aviv automatically qualify to the final. Selangor FA main players were Abdullah Yeop Noordin (captain), Chinna Karuppan, Abdul Ghani Minhat, M. Chandran, Sardar Khan, Hyder Khan, Zulkifli Norbit, Chow Kwai Lam, N. Thanabalan, Ibrahim Mydin, Foo Fook Chuan and Wong Fook Yong. The reserved players of Selangor FA were Agus Salim, Teh Cheng Lee, Chan Yong Cheong, Ong Kim Leng, Rozaini Nasrom, R. Gunaratnam, Singha Namasivayam and Azizi Mahmud. The coach for Selangor FA was E.C. Dutton. On 6 May 1967, Selangor FA draw with Vietnam Customs. Later on 3 June 1967 Selangor FA won 2-1 against Vietnam Customs. On the other match, on 18 May 1967, South China won against Bangkok Bank FC with a score 1-0. Then, on 27 May 1967, Bangkok Bank FC won against South China with the score 2-0. 

Asia Football Confederation emblem.

     Selangor FA and Bangkok Bank FC qualified to the second round based on aggregate. In the second round, Selangor FA qualified to the semi final round after won against Bangkok Bank FC based on aggregate of 1-0 after won 1-0 in the first match and draw 0-0 in the second match.

Selangor FA vs Vietnam Customs

Selangor FA team in one of the 1st Asian Club Championship match.

     In the semi final, Selangor FA won against Korea Tungsten Company with the aggregate of 1-0 after draw 0-0 in the first semi final and won 1-0 in the second semi final. Selangor FA qualified to the final round against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The final game was held in Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok in Thailand. Abdul Ghani Minhat scored the leading goal for Selangor FA. Later on, Danny Borsuk from Hapoel Tel Aviv scored an equalizer in the 70th minutes. Then, because of handball from Chow Kwai Lam of Selangor FA, Hapoel Tel Aviv scored a penalty through Yaakov Rachminovich. E.C. Dutton also has to replace Chow Kwai Lam with Singha Namasivayam after Abdullah Yeop Noordin as a captain got angered with Chow Kwai Lam mistakes on the field. Hapoel Tel Aviv lead by 2-1 scores until the final whistle and Selangor did not managed to lift the the Asian Champion Teams Tournament trophy in this 1st Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1967. 

Selangor FA coat of arms in the 1967.

Hapoel Tel Aviv coat of arms in 1967.

     Apart from winning the runners up medal by the Selangor FA players, the Hapoel Tel Aviv also gave to the Selangor FA players the Globus silver 925 ballpoint pen as a commemorative souvenir. In addition, Hapoel Tel Aviv also invited Selangor FA to play a friendly match in Israel. However, it did not happened because Malaysia did not has a diplomatic tie with Israel. This 1st Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1967 was the most memorable and best moment for Selangor FA in their international match achievement. We as the Selangor FA fans won't never forget this great match and the legend players behind the Selangor FA great team.  

Runners up medal won by Selangor FA.

 Runners up medal won by Selangor FA.

 Globus silver 925 ballpoint pen as a commemorative souvenir for Selangor FA.

 Globus silver 925 ballpoint pen as a commemorative souvenir for Selangor FA.

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Selangor 1992 Puma Matchworn Jersey

In 1992, Selangor got relegated into second division match due to poor performance. However, its sponsorship still strong whereby Puma still keep on sponsoring Selangor since 1980's. During this time, there were various patterns of Selangor jersey and this was one of those patterns.  Below are the jersey worn by A. Jayakanthan in 1992 when he played for Selangor:-

Front.

Back: A. Jayakanthan worn no.18 in 1992.

A.Jayakanthan worn the jersey.

Selangor 1992 team.

A. Jayakanthan worn the Selangor 1992 Puma jersey.

Malek Rahman worn the Selangor 1992 Puma jersey.

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Selangor 2015 Kappa Home Malaysia Cup 2015 Player Issue Jersey

In 2015, Selangor was sponsored by Kappa and in this year, it was a glorious year for Selangor when they won the Malaysia Cup 2015 winner title. This is a Selangor Malaysia Cup 2015 home player issue jersey which is similar like what being used by Selangor team in Malaysia Cup 2015. Below are the details:-

Front.

Back.

Front number with Kappa embroidery above.

The Malaysian League emblem pasted on the jersey front number.

Selangor emblem with the embroidery Piala Malaysia 2015 (Malaysia Cup 2015) details.

Selangor emblem with the embroidery Piala Malaysia 2015 (Malaysia Cup 2015) details from the inner side of the jersey.

The ventilation hole on the left and right side of the jersey.

Kappa embroidery on the left side of the jersey chest.

Kappa embroidery on the left side of the jersey chest from the inner side of the jersey.

Sizing tag on the left side of the below jersey.

Kappa Gara type jersey tag on the left side of the below jersey. 

TM patch iron on the right arm of the jersey, below kappa logo.

Malaysia Cup patch pasted on the left arm of the jersey, below kappa logo.

Material tag that can be found on the inner side of the jersey

Washing guide tag that can be found on the inner side of the jersey. This jersey was made in Malaysia.

The stripes pattern near the armpit of the left and right side of the jersey.

Selangor wording in the front of the jersey.

Selangor wording from the inner side of the jersey. Can bee seen the old printed Selangor wording, covered by the new Selangor wording pasted on it.

Sizing tag on the neck of the jersey.

Name and numbering pasted on the back of the jersey.

The Malaysian League emblem pasted on the jersey back number.

Selangorku wording on the back neck of the jersey. It was the motto of Selangor State Government at that time.

Selangor players worn the similar jersey for Malaysia Cup 2015.