Kuching Football Association

Kuching Football Association
*Persatuan Bolasepak Kuching*
Formation	2015
Headquarters	Stadium Negeri, Petra Jaya
Location	Kuching, Sarawak
Website	Kuching FA

Kuching Football Association (KFA; Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Kuching) is the governing body of football for the Malaysian region of Sarawak. Its parent body is the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS). KFA main objectives include developing football in schools, women and amateur clubs in Kuching District, Sarawak.

History

In 2015, with the commencement of the People's Football League introduced by the Football Association of Malaysia, the purpose of the league was to transform lower leagues in Malaysia and promote amateur football in all districts and states across Malaysia. Consequently, Kuching F.A. was founded alongside it to represent the district of Kuching in Sarawak.

Breaking the Chains: Understanding the FA-to-FC Privatization in Malaysian Football

The landscape of Malaysian football underwent a massive structural shift when the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) enforced the mandatory "FA-to-FC" privatization process. This directive required state Football Associations (FAs) to officially decouple from their professional football teams, transitioning them into independent Football Clubs (FCs). Far from a mere cosmetic name change, this corporate separation aimed to commercialize the sport and rescue domestic football from perennial financial instability.

The Core Concept: Moving from Associations to Corporate EntitiesHistorically, top-tier Malaysian football teams operated as arms of state Football Associations. These FAs were registered under the Sports Commissioner (PJS) as non-profit societies. They relied heavily on state government subsidies and public funds to sign high-profile players and cover operational costs.The privatization process mandated a clean break in governance, forcing a transition into a corporate structure:

- The Football Association (FA): Retains its status as a non-profit registry under the Sports Commissioner. Its scope is now strictly limited to state-level governance, managing local amateur leagues, and developing grassroots football.
- The Football Club (FC): Reborn as a private commercial entity registered under the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) as a Sendirian Berhad (Sdn. Bhd.). The FC absorbs the professional squad and is fully responsible for competing in the top-flight Malaysia Super League.

Officials

Executive committee

As of 2025

Position	Name
President	Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman
Deputy president	Sahrul Izam Ahmad
Vice president	Nizam Mahmud
	Ahmad Tajudin Zunaidi
	Awang Termizi Awang Madhini
	Dzulazlan Ibrahim
	Mohamed Zawawi Ali Hassan
General secretary	Awang Azami Awang Idris

Competitions

The Kuching Football Association has organized the following club competitions:

Sarawak Premier League
Premier Sarawak Cup

Association affiliations

Notable affiliations

Clubs in the higher league competitions affiliated to the Kuching Football Association include:

References

↑ "Liga Bola Sepak Rakyat (LBR) to revive interest at district level". SPORTS247.MY – The Ultimate Malaysian Sports Channel. 13 June 2015.
↑ http://www.fourthofficial.com/2015/20837/liga-bolasepak-rakyat-will-unearth-more-talent-najib-razak/ Liga Bolasepak Rakyat will unearth more talent – Najib Razak
↑ "Kuching FA juara Liga Bolasepak Rakyat 2016". 29 May 2016.
↑ "Officials". FAS. Retrieved 1 August 2025.

[1] "Liga Bola Sepak Rakyat (LBR) to revive interest at district level". SPORTS247.MY – The Ultimate Malaysian Sports Channel. 13 June 2015.

[2] ttp://www.fourthofficial.com/2015/20837/liga-bolasepak-rakyat-will-unearth-more-talent-najib-razak/ Liga Bolasepak Rakyat will unearth more talent – Najib Razak

[3] "Kuching FA juara Liga Bolasepak Rakyat 2016". 29 May 2016.

[4] "Officials". FAS. Retrieved 1 August 2025.