Machang’s Member of Parliament has proposed emulating Japan’s community sports club system to nurture football talent. The MP cited Japan’s success in developing international players, specifically Wataru Endo who plays for Liverpool, as evidence of the effectiveness of this approach. The system focuses on grassroots development through locally-based clubs. This model, according to the MP, could potentially replicate similar success in Malaysia. By prioritizing community-level sports clubs, aspiring footballers in Machang and beyond could receive better training and opportunities. The suggestion aims to improve the overall standard of football within the country by fostering talent from the ground up, drawing inspiration from the Japanese system’s proven results.