Nike Malaysia and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) just unveiled the latest Malaysia home and away kit for 2016 to 2018 at Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN), Bukit Jalil. The home kit is black with yellow stripe trimming on each side while the away kit is white in colour with gradient white stripes across the front and blue on the sides.
Product specialist ‘EKIN’, Gary Arwin explained that the jersey took 18 months to develop with consideration of improving the performance of the national players on the pitch. Both Nike Malaysia and FAM worked together hand in hand by getting feedback from the players on what they expect from their jerseys.
The jerseys were made out of recycled bottles and is 5 times more stretchable and lighter than their predecessors. This enables better responses and flexibility for the players. The shorts feature extra ribbing for improved breathability.
The new kit will be available at Nike retailers and aL-ikhsaN outlets nationwide from 16th November onward, priced at RM289 each. The national team with be debuting the jerseys during the AFF Suzuki Cup on 19th November which will be held in Myanmar and the Philippines. Let us all root for Harimau Malaysia at the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup 2016! Malaysia Boleh!
