Tag: NRD
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Malaysia’s Football Scandal: Foreign Players, Dubious Birth Certificates, and a governance Crisis
Grounds for the Controversy The Malaysian football scene is roiled by a startling allegation: the National Registration Department (NRD) reportedly issued birth certificates to the grandparents of seven foreign football players from Argentina, Brazil, and other nations. This claim, if true, raises serious questions about document integrity, eligibility rules, and the oversight mechanisms that govern…
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Malaysia’s Football Scandal: Foreign Players, Dubious Birth Certificates, and a Nation’s Wake-Up Call
Introduction: A Scandal That Shook Malaysian Football Malaysia’s football scene has been rocked by a controversy so unusual it has compelled national heads to turn. Reports emerged that the National Registration Department (NRD) issued birth certificates that have implications far beyond administrative paperwork. Specifically, birth certificates were reportedly issued to the grandparents of seven foreign…
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Malaysia’s own goal: Foreign footballers and dubious birth certs
Introduction: A scandal hits Malaysia’s football scene Malaysia’s football landscape has been jolted by a startling controversy: the National Registration Department (NRD) issued birth certificates to the grandparents of seven foreign players, raising serious questions about player eligibility, governance, and the integrity of national leagues. The revelations, reported by multiple outlets, have put a harsh…