PETALING JAYA (1 March 2020) – Malaysia’s Tier 1 international friendly against Bahrain scheduled for 21 March 2020 at the Khalifa Sports City, Isa Town, has been called off due to Covid-19.
The Government of Bahrain on 21 February had tightened traveling to and from Bahrain to several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, and Iran.
FA of Malaysia secretary-general Stuart Ramalingam said FAM have accepted the cancellation with an open mind.
However, alternative plans will have to be made to prepare the Malaysian national team for the forthcoming World Cup 2022/Asia Cup 2023 against the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
The Harimau Malaya is scheduled to play the UAE (Al-Maktoum Stadium) in Dubai on 26 March 2020 and then Vietnam at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil on 31 March 2020.
