Said Chin Chai: "To my understanding, the players who have been representing Putrajaya previously can continue to play for the state. A parent of one of the players denied entry in the tournament said that all 16 players have been representing Putrajaya for at least two years. "Out of the 16 players, 14 are schooling in Selangor, one in Kuala Lumpur and one more in Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS)," said the parent who wished to remain anonymous. "Only at the end of last year, BAM sent us a letter stipulating that the players must represent the state where they are schooling. The 16 players are now hoping that BAM will overturn the decision and allow them to compete in the tournament.

Source: The Star January 30, 2026 14:30 UTC