Malaysia women's national football team

Malaysia
Nickname(s)	Harimau Malaya; (Malayan Tigress); Skuad Kebangsaan; (National Team)
Association	Football Association of Malaysia (FAM)
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	AFF (Southeast Asia)
Captain	Steffi Sarge Kaur
Home stadium	Bukit Jalil National Stadium
FIFA code	MAS
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	102 6 (13 December 2024)
Highest	69 (July 2003)
Lowest	102 (December 2024)
First international
	New Zealand 3–0 Malaysia ; (Hong Kong; 27 August 1975)
Biggest win
	East Timor 0–13 Malaysia ; (Mandalay, Myanmar; 31 July 2016)
Biggest defeat
	Chinese Taipei 16–0 Malaysia ; (Iloilo, Philippines; 7 November 1999); Malaysia 0–16 Myanmar ; (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 25 May 2005)
Asian Cup
Appearances	9 (first in 1975 )
Best result	Third Place (1983)
AFF Championship
Appearances	10 (first in 2007 )
Best result	Fourth Place (2007)
Medal record
SEA Games

Last updated January 15, 2025

The Malaysia women's national football team represents Malaysia in international women's association football; it is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Despite football being one of the nation's favorite sports, Malaysia is not among the strongest teams in the AFC, especially its women's side. Women's football in Malaysia is considerably underdeveloped.

History

In 2005, the team was one of eight that included the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Singapore, that were expected to field a women's football team to compete at that year's SEA Games in the Philippines.^[4]

New era

Consequently, FAM has planned to set up the first women football league in Malaysia. It is planned to be named Malaysia National Women's League.

Team image

Nicknames

The Malaysia women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigress)"^[1] or Skuad Kebangsaan (National Team)".

Kits and crest

The logo symbolises the unity and forward progress of Malaysian football. Composed of four main elements, the logo stands for the development and awareness of the international image and patriotism of the sport in Malaysia. The Malayan tiger leaping over a football is the main element of the logo, and symbolises the courage and dignity portrayed while playing the game. The paddy stalks represent the prosperity and wealth of Malaysia, and the development of football in the country from the grassroots level. The Malay kris that rests at the top represents nationalism, and awareness that represents Malaysia at every level of football. The entire emblem is enclosed within a circle that represents the unity and timelessness of the sport.

Kit suppliers

Similar to the men's team, the national team kit was manufactured by Adidas from the 1970s, who also sponsored the national team kit. Since 2007, the official Malaysia team kit has been manufactured by Nike. The home kit's design of black and yellow stripes is a throwback to the kit used by the Malaysian national team of the 1920s. The great national team of the 1970s also sported similar stripes, which are supposed to be reminiscent of the stripes of a tiger, the symbol of Malaysia's national football team. Since November 2010, Nike Malaysia has replaced Adidas as the team kit sponsor.^[5]

Adidas (1970–2006)
1995–1997 Home	1995–1997 Away	2000 Home	2001 Home
2002 Home	2001–2002 Away	2004–2005 Home	2004–2005 Away

Nike (2007–present)
2007–2008 Home	2007–2008 Away	2008–2010 Home	2008–2010 Away	2010–2012 Home	2010–2012 Away
2012–2014 Home	2012–2014 Away	2014–2016 Home	2014–2016 Away	Current Home	Current Away

Home stadium

The Malaysia plays their home matches on the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

Supporters

Ultras Malaya is the name of the major supporter of the national team. They are known for their high fanaticism and support towards the national team. In every international match the national team played, a group standing in the supporter's area can be found. The main colours of the supporters are usually black with a yellow scarf and banners just like the national team kit colours. These supporters always bring flares, drums and large national flags to the stadiums.^[6]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

Win Draw Loss Fixture

2024

23 October 2024 (2024-10-23) Friendly	Saudi Arabia	0–0	Malaysia	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20:00 UTC+4		Report		Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium

26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) Friendly	Malaysia	3–1	Laos	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20:00 UTC+4	Juliana 23' Adrienna 30' Ayuna 63'		Inthida 18'	Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium

26 November 2024 AFF Women's Cup GS	Malaysia	0–1	Indonesia	Vientiane, Laos
19:30 UTC+7			Scheunemann 79'	Stadium: New Laos National Stadium

29 November 2024 AFF Women's Cup GS	Cambodia	2–0	Malaysia	Vientiane, Laos
15:00 UTC+7				Stadium: New Laos Reserve Field

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Below is the registered officials for the Malaysia Women's Team.

Malaysia women's national football team coaching staff
Roles	Names	Appointment date
Head coach
Assistant coach	Leila Chua Pak Ling
Goalkeeping coach	Wong Tse Yang
Fitness coach	Nurul Afiqah Mohd Rodzi

Malaysia women's national football team management and supporting staff
Roles	Names	Appointment date
Physiotherapist	Shohaili Mansor
Team Doctor	Zaidi Salleh
Masseuer	Zahari Mazlan
Masseuer	Ramzi Zaini
Nutritionist	Ku Ahmad Azmeel Ku Muhseen
Kitman	Herman Pelani
Kitman	Suhardi Usop
Team Administrator	Syahidah Nurashikin Binti Samshool
Media Officer	Raja Puteri Nabiha Raja Ayub
Kit Manager	Iza Fazirah
Photographer	Jamie Nazmi
Team Manager	Dato Suraya Yaacob

Players

Current squad

The following 26 players have been selected for the centralised training camp on 16 November 2024 ahead of the 2024 ASEAN Women's Cup.^[8]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1 GK	Nur Ezza Ashikin Abdul Razak	(2003-04-18) 18 April 2003 (age 21)	UPNM
1 GK	Daliea Eliesa Mohd Hafiz	(2008-10-22) 22 October 2008 (age 16)	Selangor
1 GK	Nurul Azurin Mazlan	(2000-01-27) 27 January 2000 (age 24)	Sabah

2 DF	Eusvewana Kadius	(2005-05-25) 25 May 2005 (age 19)	Selangor
2 DF	Nur Amirah Abdul Rahman	(2004-11-21) 21 November 2004 (age 20)	Selangor
2 DF	Nurfarisya Hanim Muhamad Zaki	20	UPSI
2 DF	Juliana Barek	(2002-01-04) 4 January 2002 (age 23)	Sabah
2 DF	Siti Nurfaizah Saidin	(2002-04-01) 1 April 2002 (age 22)	Sabah
2 DF	Putri Arissa Balqis Ab Llah	(2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 (age 24)	UiTM
2 DF	Steffi Sarge Kaur (captain)	(1988-10-25) 25 October 1988 (age 36)	Sabah
2 DF	Shereilynn Elly Pius	(1991-08-20) 20 August 1991 (age 33)	Melaka
2 DF	Lauren Hoh Ruyi	(2006-01-27) 27 January 2006 (age 18)	Trinity Bantams

3 MF	Nur Ainsyah Murad	(2003-10-22) 22 October 2003 (age 21)	Selangor
3 MF	Nur Lyana Soberi	(1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 25)	Selangor
3 MF	Jaciah Jumilis	(1991-07-23) 23 July 1991 (age 33)	Sabah
3 MF	Nurfazira Muhammad Sani	(2001-11-13) 13 November 2001 (age 23)	Malaysian University
3 MF	Nur Syafiqah Zainal Abidin	(2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 (age 23)	Malaysian University
3 MF	Siti Nurkhaleeda Ismail	(2001-05-18) 18 May 2001 (age 23)	Malaysian University
3 MF	Farahiyah Muhamad Ridzuan	(1993-12-20) 20 December 1993 (age 31)	Kelana United
3 MF	Nurhadfina Mohd Firdaus	(1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 25)	SSM Pahang

4 FW	Nur Adrienna Zamzaihiri	(2004-08-13) 13 August 2004 (age 20)	Selangor
4 FW	Rocillyeka Lole	(2008-04-17) 17 April 2008 (age 16)	Sabah
4 FW	Usliza Usman	(1995-05-20) 20 May 1995 (age 29)	Sabah
4 FW	Ayuna Anjani Lamsin	(2003-10-01) 1 October 2003 (age 21)	Malaysian University
4 FW	Waitie Taming	(2003-04-12) 12 April 2003 (age 21)	Kelana United
4 FW	Intan Sarah	(1999-07-10) 10 July 1999 (age 25)	Kelana United

Recent call ups

The following players have been called up to a Malaysia squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
GK	Daiyana Wardina Mohd Rosdi	(2005-01-23) 23 January 2005 (age 19)	-	-	SSM Pahang

DF	Eva Oliviannie Antinus	(2001-04-03) 3 April 2001 (age 23)	-	-	Malaysian University
DF	Norfiralisna Sulaiman	(1997-01-02) 2 January 1997 (age 28)	-	-	Kelana United
DF	Kanchenjeet Kaur Nanua	(2006-07-05) 5 July 2006 (age 18)	-	-	SSS Leopard

MF	Thivashini Sivakumar	(2006-01-05) 5 January 2006 (age 19)	-	-	SSM Pahang
MF	Nur Najwa Irdina Zaidi	(2006-09-26) 26 September 2006 (age 18)	-	-	SSM Pahang
MF	Nurul Arliana Nabila Mohamad Ramadhan	(2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 (age 21)	-	-	UPNM
MF	Nurul Nadia Roslan	(2001-03-13) 13 March 2001 (age 23)	-	-	Kelana United

FW	Dian Aqilah Mohammed Imran	(2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 (age 17)	-	-	Selangor
FW	Azzlyeanieh Kinuli	(2005-02-03) 3 February 2005 (age 19)	-	-	Sabah
FW	Henrietta Justine	(2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 (age 22)	-	-	Kelana United

Competitive record

Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Result	Position	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
1991	did not qualify
1995	did not enter
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019
2023	did not qualify
2027	to be determined
Total	0/10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Olympic Games record
Year	Round	Position	GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
1996 to 2024	did not enter
Total	0/0	—	–	–	–	–	–	–

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup record
Year	Result	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
1975	Fourth Place	4	1	0	3	3	11	−8
1977	did not enter
1980	Sixth Place	5	1	1	3	4	5	−1
1981	did not enter
1983	Third Place	6	2	1	3	7	16	−9
1986	Group Stage	2	0	0	2	0	20	−20
1989	did not enter
1991	Group Stage	4	1	1	2	1	24	−23
1993		3	0	0	3	3	23	−20
1995		2	0	0	2	1	11	−10
1997	did not enter
1999	Group Stage	4	0	0	4	1	27	−26
2001	Group Stage	4	0	0	4	0	24	−24
2003	did not enter
2006	did not enter
2008	did not qualify
2010	did not enter
2014
2018
2022	did not qualify
2026	to be determined
Total	9/21	34	5	3	26	20	161	−141

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Notes:

Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Year	Result	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1990 to 2022	did not enter

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFF Women's Championship

AFF Women's Championship record
Year	Result	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
2004	did not enter
2006	did not enter
2007	Fourth Place	4	2	0	3	4	21	−17
2008	Group Stage	4	0	0	4	1	24	−23
2011		3	0	1	2	3	18	−15
2012		2	0	0	2	2	7	−5
2013		4	0	0	4	0	9	−9
2015		3	0	0	3	0	14	−14
2016		3	1	0	2	14	6	+8
2018		4	2	0	2	8	15	−7
2019		4	2	0	2	9	10	−1
2022		5	0	2	3	1	15	−14
2025	did not qualify
Total	10/13	36	7	3	27	42	139	−97

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

SEA Games

Southeast Asian Games record
Year	Result	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
1985	Did not enter
1995	Silver Medal	5	2	1	2	7	5	+2
1997	Group Stage	2	0	1	1	1	2	−1
2001	Group Stage	3	1	0	2	3	7	−4
2003	Fourth Place	5	0	2	3	4	19	−15
2005	Did not enter
2007	Group Stage	2	0	0	2	0	11	−11
2009	Group Stage	4	0	0	4	1	34	−33
2013	Fourth Place	4	1	0	3	4	17	−13
2017	Fifth Place	4	0	0	4	1	19	−18
2019	Group Stage	2	0	0	2	0	10	−10
2021	Did not enter
2023	Group Stage	3	0	0	3	1	9	−8
Total	10/13	34	4	4	26	22	133	−111

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Notes:

Red border colour indicates tournament was held on home soil.
These matches are not regarded as part of the national team's record, nor are caps awarded.

Honours and achievements

Continental

AFC Women's Championship
Honours	Years	Head coach	Team
Third place	1983

Regional

Football at the Southeast Asian Games
Honours	Years	Head coach	Team
Silver medal	1995

Summary

Overview
Event	1st place	2nd place	3rd place	4th place
FIFA Women's World Cup	0	0	0	0
Summer Olympic Games	0	0	0	0
AFC Women's Asian Cup	0	0	1	1
Asian Games	0	0	0	0
AFF Women's Cup	0	0	0	1
SEA Games	0	1	0	2
Total	0	1	1	2

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[2] MALAYSIA | Women.Soccerway

[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-3] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.

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[6] "Ultras Malaya". MalaysiaKini. 23 November 2011. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2014.

[7] "FAM Sponsors" . Retrieved 25 November 2023. See at the bottom of the website.

[8] "SIARAN MEDIA: SENARAI 26 PEMAIN KE KEM LATIHAN PUSAT SKUAD MALAYAN TIGRESS NOVEMBER 2024 BERMULA 16 NOVEMBER 2024". Football Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 November 2024.

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Malaysia women's national football team

Contents

History

New era

Team image

Nicknames

Kits and crest

Kit suppliers

Home stadium

Supporters

Sponsors

Results and fixtures

2024

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Players

Current squad

Recent call ups

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

Olympic Games

AFC Women's Asian Cup

Asian Games

AFF Women's Championship

SEA Games

Honours and achievements

Continental

Regional

Summary

See also

Related Research Articles

References

External links