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KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to cancel the Malaysian Cup and not allow Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) to compete in the AFC Champions League (ACL) is made in the interest and welfare of Malaysians, says Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.
While the decision was difficult to accept, the Crown Prince of Johor said that he believed it was made in the interest and well-being of Malaysians, including all families involved, due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, which would affect their livelihoods. .
“No one can escape the threat of Covid-19.
“For example, Egyptian star Mohamad Salah also tested positive after traveling to international matches despite showing no symptoms. It can happen anywhere and we cannot afford to take the risk,” he said in a statement published in Johor Southern Tigers. Facebook page.
JDT technical director Alistair Edwards had previously expressed the club’s disappointment at an early end to the 2020 season, he added.
“However, we accept the government’s decision and understand that the health and well-being of Malaysians are important for the future of the country,” said Tunku Ismail.
The National Security Council (NSC) was reported to have rejected an appeal from the Malaysian Football League (MFL) to allow Malaysia Cup competition to resume with seven matches to go.
The NSC also banned JDT from traveling to Doha, Qatar, to resume its ACL campaign.
They were supposed to go to Doha to complete their remaining matches from November 19 to December 4.
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