Brothers in boots: when every match felt like Malaysia Day By Frankie D'Cruz and Carolyn K

Football legends as one in Penang — Back row (from left): Lim Fong Kee, Yap Nyim Keong, Soh Chin Ann, guest Lim Lian Yap, Dell Akbar Khan. Front row (from left): Soo Toh Kim Poh, Shukor Salleh, Desmond David and Looi Loon Teik.

FMT : Football legends reunite in Penang with an old rival, remembering the harmony and sacrifice that once defined the game.​

GEORGE TOWN - The applause of old stadiums may have faded, but the spirit of Malaysia’s football greats came alive again in Penang. For one evening, time seemed to rewind — bringing back the camaraderie, the joy, and the memories of an era when football truly bound Malaysians together.

At a dinner following a recent friendly between the South China youth team and the Penang Chinese Recreation Club, legends Soh Chin Ann, Dell Akbar Khan, Lim Fong Kee, Looi Loon Teik, Soo Toh Kim Poh and Shukor Salleh came together once more.

They were joined by an old rival — Burma’s celebrated goalkeeper Tin Aung — whose presence evoked memories of Southeast Asia’s fiercest but respectful footballing battles.

It was more than a reunion. It was a reminder of when Malaysian football stood for belonging and devotion, played for the love of country rather than reward.

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