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PETALING JAYA: All M-League teams must pay their players’ wages in full by March, but can deduct up to a maximum of 30% from April until the season resumes.
When you do, you must pay your players in full and all contracts will re-enter into force.
These are some of the guidelines developed by the Malaysian Football Association (FAM) for teams to weather the financial storm caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
FAM Secretary General Stuart Ramalingam (photo) revealed that half of the 24 M-League teams have agreed terms with their players, but as the other half struggled, the national body has drawn up guidelines for teams and players.
The guidelines cover the amount of the wage deduction and the tenure of the deduction.
Stuart said the guidelines are to help both parties, players and teams, find a friendly solution, and a special unit has been established to be the benchmark for teams and players.
“These guidelines are only for teams that cannot accept a salary deduction with their players. It does not apply to teams or players who have already agreed salary deductions. We have set 30% as the highest amount a club can reduce player salaries, “Stuart said at an online news conference yesterday.
The 30% deduction will only be for players who earn more than RM15,000.
“The deduction can only start from April and the teams must pay their March salary or at least reach an agreement with the players about the March arrears. If the season starts in August, players should be paid full wages in September, going back to the actual player contracts. “
Last month, FIFA issued a circular on the expiration and commencement of player contracts, soccer employment agreements that are no longer possible and the transfer window.
The FAM has advocated for teams to negotiate directly with players and technical officials to reach an agreement before the April 22 deadline.
“We want to safeguard both the players and the teams. We do not want them to disagree for an extended period. This guideline is to offer a win-win situation for both parties, “Stuart said.
“This is a global problem, not only does it affect Malaysian football. Other countries, including those in Asia, have taken similar steps.”
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