People were forgetful
Malaysia is the first country in the world to roll out biometric passport to its citizen in 1998 and further enhanced in 2002 way ahead of USA which only piloted in 2004 before launch in 2005
Not surprised that Malaysia can process a passport as fast as 2-hours
Kekwa

Repeat Summary

IC ikut budibicara kuasa seksyen 20(1)(e)
Passport privilege; if fulfil can apply and approved even same day
Legally both IC and passport valid; morally is another topic

FIFA found grandpa/ma birth cert submission doctored
FIFA fined and sanction with suspension
FIFA can act according to its rules; no problemo

CAS is the avenue for final appeal in Sports universe
CAS can recognize official documents by sovereign nations
CAS can overrule or reduce FIFA suspension or penalties if found excessive

Possible outcome
Organisation and individual fines remained effective
Players suspension reduced to 6 months; they can play for clubs again in April 2026 when the appeal results is official but cannot feature for NT until the 5 years residency fulfilled; 4 of them may never play again unless transfer to MSL clubs
No further penalties can be applied by FIFA or AFC
kekwa