Ultras Malaya

Ultras Malaya
AbbreviationUM'07
NicknameHarimau Malaya
Formation2007 (2007)[1]
TypeAssociation football culture, Ultras
HeadquartersBukit Jalil Stadium
Location
MembershipMore than 50,000
Malaysia
Capo (Leader)
 Mohd Ridzuan as "Lekir" Haji Ahmad[2]
Subsidiaries
  • North Borneo Ultras
  • Ultras Nogori 9
  • Ultras Panthers
  • Ultras Taming Sari
  • Ultras Tranung
  • Ultras Kedah
  • The Supporters
  • Gate H Boys
  • Kuala Lumpur Utras
  • UltraSel Curva
  • Elephant Army
  • Brigate Gialloblu Perlis
  • Gallore Buceros 13
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The Ultras Malaya are football supporters associated with Malaysia national team. The Ultras Malaya first appeared in 2007 during the campaign of 2007 AFC Asian Cup.[3]

Ultras Malaya is the largest supporter club in Malaysia dedicated to the Malaysia national team. The Ultras Malaya has many members from different ethnic backgrounds, states, clubs and also consisting of 14 states and other subdivisions ultras in Malaysia.

Their main rivals are the fans of Indonesia, where this rival was called as Nusantara derby and there have been a number of violent clashes before, during and after the derby between the two nations.[4]

History

Ultras Malaya also known as UM'07 originally formed by a group of Malaysian supporters including (Freddy, Black and Sky—founding members) during the 14th edition of AFC Asian Cup in 2007. The idea of this establishment was sparked in their online discussion, harimaumalaydotcom after the poor performance shown by the national team.[5]

The culmination of the establishment of this team was when the Malaysian football team won their first title of the SEA games against Vietnam, winning the game 1–0 and the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup competition as they claimed a 4-2 aggregate win over fierce rivals Indonesia to be the winner for the first and only time so far.[6][7]

The well known and popular chants among the supporters is Warisan sung by the singer Sudirman Arshad. It used to be sung by the supporter during the early game as the "word of spirits" for the players to play their full performance.

Criticism and tension occurred when Malaysia failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification at the Shah Alam Stadium in 2015. The Ultras Malaya had provoked FAM by burning flares and firecrackers were thrown onto the field, as Malaysia trailed 1-2 behind Saudi Arabian in the stadium and caused FAM to be subject to disciplinary action from FIFA.[8]

Ultras Malaya supporters burned flares during the international friendly match between Malaysia and the Philippines at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium in March 2014, causing the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to fine the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) US$10,000 for aspects of security negligence. Before that, FAM was fined as much as US$35,000 because of the supporters' problems during the first semi-final meeting of the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup Football Championship between Malaysia and Vietnam at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, 7 Dec 2014.[9]

Members

Ultras Malaya members began to increase slowly from year to year until its peak in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2014, in which membership had reached tens of thousands. UM07 membership has grown over time with the establishment of subdivisions at state and club level. The main ultras and supporters by states including:

Clubs Supporters Name League Date of Formation
Kedah Darul Aman Ultras Kedah 09 Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League 29 December 2009[10]
Kelantan Darul Naim Gate H Boys Malaysia Super League 2010[11]
Kuala Lumpur City Kuala Lumpur Ultras / Cityboys Malaysia Super League 28 February 2011[12]
Melaka Ultras Taming Sari Malaysia Super League 11 January 2011[13]
Negeri Sembilan Ultras Nogori 9 Malaysia Super League 15 May 2010[14]
Penang Ultras Panthers Malaysia Super League 2011[15]
Perak Silver State Ultras / The Supporters Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League April 2009[16]
Perlis GSA Brigate Gialloblu Perlis Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League 2010 or 2011[17]
Sabah North Borneo Ultras Malaysia Super League 5 April 2011[18]
Kuching City GB13 Malaysia Super League 2011[19][20]
Selangor UltraSel Curva Malaysia Super League 2010[21]
Sri Pahang Elephant Army Dissolved 3 February 2010[22][23]
Terengganu Ultras Tranung Malaysia Super League 2010[24]

In terms of the Ultras Malaya supporters, Capo was a leader to lead the chanting inside the stadium. The well-known Capo of Ultras Malaya is Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad (also known as Lekir Haji Ahmad).[25]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "2 'ultras malaya' supporters charged with rioting". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Flashback: AFC Asian Cup 2007". the-AFC. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  4. ^ "Inside the Malaysia v Indonesia rivalry: From pitch invasions to armoured personnel carriers | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  5. ^ Eksklusif bersama Ultras Malaya, Bro Lekir ada pesanan untuk FAM!, 12 January 2022, retrieved 2022-07-29
  6. ^ "SEA Games – 2009". AFF - The Official Website Of The Asean Football Federation. 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  7. ^ "Where are they now: Malaysia's history makers of the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup". ESPN.com. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  8. ^ "Amok at Stadium Shah Alam: Ultras Malaya supporters give their side of the story | Astro Awani". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  9. ^ "Insiden Ultras Malaya 'mengamuk' di Shah Alam memalukan". Berita Harian. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Ultras Kedah 2009 - UK09". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  11. ^ "Gate H Boys (Ultras Kelate) | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  12. ^ "Kuala Lumpur Ultras: ABOUT US". Kuala Lumpur Ultras. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  13. ^ "Ultras Taming Sari tulang belakang Melaka United". www.stadiumastro.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  14. ^ "Ultras Nogori 9 - Logo ini telah didaftarkan hak rekacipta. Sebarang peniruan tanpa kebenaran dari pihak UN9 adalah DILARANG! | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  15. ^ "Green Terrace Comrades UP'11". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  16. ^ Bola, Inform- (27 January 2012). "Silverstate Ultras Kumpulan Penyokong Terbaik Di Malaysia ? | Inform Bola". Silverstate Ultras Kumpulan Penyokong Terbaik Di Malaysia ? | Inform Bola. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  17. ^ "History Of bGb Perlis - Ultras Perlis". Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  18. ^ "North Borneo Ultras". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  19. ^ Lugard, Gary (2017-02-24). "GB13, Ultras Yang Tidak Pernah Jemu Demi Bujang Senang". Semuanya BOLA. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  20. ^ "GB13". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  21. ^ "Kebangaan". ultraSel. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  22. ^ "Elephant Army - Ultras Pahang: Siapa EA?". Elephant Army - Ultras Pahang. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  23. ^ Interview: THIS IS ELEPHANT ARMY (Ultras Pahang, Malaysia), 8 June 2017, retrieved 2022-07-31
  24. ^ "Ultras Tranung". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  25. ^ "Surat terbuka untuk Capo Ultras Malaya, Lekir Ahmad | KLiK". www.klik.com.my. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
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