Lights go out on Malaysian clubs

NINE of the 12 clubs in Malaysia’s Super League have been told they’re not allowed to host evening matches after failing to improve stadium lighting.

The Football Association of Malaysia asked all clubs to meet a minimum floodlight requirement to help improve standards but so far only three – Selangor, Pahang and the Singaporean team Lions XII – have switched on to the move.

The other clubs are unable to play at 8.45pm local time, which could lead to a drop in attendances with fans unwilling to brave the daytime heat.