Due to its inability to fulfill two financial requirements by the deadline, Kelantan FC was not granted a national license and hence was not permitted to participate in the Super League the next season.
The ruling was made, according to Sheikh Mohd Nasir Sheikh Mohd Sharif, the chairman of the independent First Instance Body (FIB), since Kelantan FC was unable to fulfill two financial requirements by the deadlines of November 30 and December 31.
However, he explained, the east coast team was given the opportunity to submit an appeal to the Malaysian Football League (MFL) Club Licensing Appeals Body before January 8 against the decision.