This Fox Sports Malaysia article highlights the improved quality of the M-League, especially in the Super League following Johor Darul Ta'zim's exposure (JDT) in the AFC Champions League (ACL) that have been factors behind the national team's good performances. [1/3]

According to local football observer Pekan Ramli, JDT players playing for Harimau Malaya have proven that their playing standard or quality are at a matured level thanks to their ACL exposure, where they face strong Asian teams.

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Also highlighted was the positive impact on players from other teams because "most of the players from other teams already have a strong desire to be on par with JDT's standard where they often show good and consistent individual performances."

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