Sports & Fitness

Former national footballer nabbed for drug possession

The player reported to have played for several Super League teams

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 11 Jul 2022 2:20PM

Former national footballer nabbed for drug possession
A former national footballer has been arrested after he is suspected to be possessing syabu in Johor Bahru on Saturday, July 9. – Screengrab pic, July 11, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – A former national footballer was arrested after he was suspected to be possessing syabu in Johor Bahru on Saturday, July 9. 

Berita Harian reported that the 36-year-old suspect played for several Super League teams, apart from wearing the Harimau Malaya and Harimau Muda jerseys. 

Based on the information, the former player is said to be detained at the North Johor Bahru District Police Headquarters (IPD). 

Meanwhile, several other news portals reported that the former Melaka-born player won six Super League cups with two different teams during 2009 to 2017. 

He also won The FA Cup, Malaysia Cup, and Sumbangsih Cup. – The Vibes, July 11, 2022.

Spotlight

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Netizens voice concern, call for increased enforcement, crackdowns on scammers

Malaysia

Seven Yemenis arrested over dangerous stunt on KL road

Malaysia

UMNO gives state leaders mandate to negotiate electoral pacts

Malaysia

Sultan Selangor warns against greed, abuse of trust

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Form Six students to get allowance from 2027

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Wife believed to be victim of love scam, say cops

Malaysia

Saravanan's letter will be referred to MACC, relevant authorities - PM Anwar

Malaysia

Thirteen arrested after teen girl dies in suspected gang-related road attack in Kulai