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Selangor FC has received a penalty of 100,000 Malaysian ringgit (US$24,200) and been required to host two home games without spectators due to fan aggression, improper behavior by VIPs, property damage, and failure in management.

The penalty was issued by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) following a Malaysia FA Cup game held at the MBPJ Stadium on October 29, during which fans became hostile and a VVIP was observed throwing a water bottle.

Footage from the incident spread online, capturing smoke from fireworks, damaged seats, and confrontations among supporters. One video, which sparked public anger, reportedly depicted a beverage container being thrown from a VIP section.

Players of Selangor FC rejoice after scoring a goal in a game. Photo by Instagram/@selangorfc

In a statement released on Saturday, Datuk Baljit Singh Sidhu, chairman of the FAM Disciplinary Committee, verified the occurrence.

“Selangor FC fans set off firecrackers, and about two explosions were observed and heard as they were thrown toward the Negri Sembilan FC supporters’ section,” Sidhu said, as reported byNew Straits TimesFrom the VIP section, a VIP from Selangor FC hurled a plastic beverage container filled with water at the family members of Negri Sembilan FC players.

FAM stated that Selangor did not meet its responsibilities concerning stadium safety, collaboration with local authorities, and maintaining effective fan management before, during, and after the game.

Selangor will face the challenge of playing without spectators in the second leg of the Malaysia FA Cup semifinal against Sabah FC on November 30, as well as their first FA Cup home game of the upcoming season, in addition to the financial penalty.

Selangor is the most successful and most honored club in Malaysia, having secured 61 trophies.