Lowry gains FIFA approval to represent Malaysia
The 37-year-old JDT defender is eligible for future national-team selection but is not in the squad for friendlies against China and Yemen.
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The 37-year-old JDT defender is eligible for future national-team selection but is not in the squad for friendlies against China and Yemen.
Club commitments, injuries and family matters have reduced Malaysia’s options for the away friendly against the world’s 96th-ranked side.
The Ross County midfielder has eight goals and four assists in 24 appearances this season, but his place remains undecided.
Coach Shukor Adan says qualification remains possible as Malaysia prepare to meet Singapore on November 14.
The squad for matches against China and Yemen has no JDT players, while injuries have ruled out six from Selangor.
Coach Xisco Munoz praised his players’ response to a demanding schedule after an 8-1 aggregate victory.
A 119th-minute goal from Dylan Wenzel-Halls secured a meeting with Johor Darul Ta'zim, while clashes led to two Selangor dismissals.
Malaysia will be without several established JDT players for the Nov 17 encounter in Guangdong, according to regional media reports.
Kim Pan Gon wants his side to pursue victory in the second leg, with Selangor holding a 2-1 aggregate lead.
The AFC penalties bring JDT's disciplinary fines for the 2026-2027 campaign to US$15,200, including an earlier sanction against Eddy Israfilov.