There are approximately more than 300 former Malaysian athletes who have represented Malaysia in the world's biggest sporting event since the nation's first participation in the tournament in 1956.
The Harimau Malaya have had their fair share of great goalkeepers standing between the posts with players like R. Arumugam, Peter Rajah, and Awang Isa – who once donned the black and yellow jersey – never failing to mesmerise fans with their amazing saves and reflexes.
National junior hockey coach calls for increased funding and joint efforts between Youth and Sports Ministry and Housing and Local Government Ministry to utilise underused facilities and nurture future athletes for the 2027 SEA Games
