ALFA Cafe MIBJ D emerged as the Northern Zone champions of Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi 2026 after defeating Highlander A in the play-off final at The Arena of Sports in Sungai Petani, Kedah, on 17 October 2026.
The victory saw ALFA Cafe MIBJ D take home RM5,000 in prize money, while runners-up Highlander A received RM3,000. SSTMI B and Perak JR shared third place, with each team receiving RM1,500.
All four teams also secured their places in the national finals, scheduled to take place on 28 and 29 November 2026 at Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
The Northern Zone competition, held from 16 to 17 October, brought together 34 teams competing for the regional title and an opportunity to advance to the national stage.
The victory saw ALFA Cafe MIBJ D take home RM5,000 in prize money, while runners-up Highlander A received RM3,000. SSTMI B and Perak JR shared third place, with each team receiving RM1,500.
All four teams also secured their places in the national finals, scheduled to take place on 28 and 29 November 2026 at Akademi Sepaktakraw Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
The Northern Zone competition, held from 16 to 17 October, brought together 34 teams competing for the regional title and an opportunity to advance to the national stage.
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| Winners of the Northern Zone Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi 2026 celebrate their achievements after demonstrating outstanding performances, determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition in Sungai Petani, Kedah. |
ALFA Cafe MIBJ D Secures Two Individual Awards
In addition to claiming the Northern Zone championship, ALFA Cafe MIBJ D celebrated two individual honours following strong performances by its players.
Wan Muhammad Azieq Wan Mohd Zaki was named Best Right Apit, while teammate Muhammad Danish Irfan Beri’uldaini received the Best Left Apit award.
Meanwhile, Highlander A's Ahmad Akmal Arif Ahmad Zamanhuri was recognised as Best Tekong, completing the individual honours awarded during the Northern Zone competition.
The recognition highlighted the emerging talent competing in the league, which provides young sepak takraw players with opportunities to gain competitive experience and develop their skills.
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McDonald’s Malaysia Supports Development of Young Sepak Takraw Talent
McDonald’s Malaysia Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, Dato’ Haji Azmir Jaafar, said the league provides young athletes with a platform to test their abilities, develop their skills and gain valuable tournament experience.
“Congratulations to ALFA Cafe MIBJ D and all the teams that have qualified for the national finals. We hope their experience in the Northern Zone competition will help prepare them for the challenges ahead,” he said.
“Young players need opportunities to compete and sharpen their skills. Through this league, we want to help them gain experience and build the confidence to progress further in sepak takraw.”
The initiative reflects the importance of providing structured competitive opportunities for younger athletes, particularly those seeking to develop their potential beyond local-level competitions.
By bringing together teams from different areas, Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi 2026 offers participants valuable exposure to competitive play while encouraging teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
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Mini Carnival Held at McDonald’s Amanjaya in Kedah
The excitement surrounding Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi 2026 continued with a Mini Carnival at McDonald’s Amanjaya DT in Kedah on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Held from 1.00pm to 6.00pm, the carnival was organised as a community activity bringing together sepak takraw enthusiasts, families and local residents.
Visitors were invited to participate in carnival activities and celebrate the sport alongside other members of the community.
The initiative extended the league's presence beyond the competition venue, creating an opportunity for members of the public to engage with the tournament and the wider sepak takraw community.
Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi 2026 Offers RM60,000 in Total Prizes
Liga Takraw Nasional Mekdi 2026 is jointly organised by McDonald’s Malaysia and Harian Metro, with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association (PSM).
Open to players aged 16 and below, the tournament aims to support the development of young sepak takraw talent through zonal and national-level competitions.
The league offers a total prize pool of RM60,000, providing further encouragement for participating teams as they compete across the tournament's different stages.
Following the Northern Zone competition, attention turns to the remaining regional matches before the national finals in Kuala Lumpur on 28 and 29 November 2026.
Registration for the Eastern Zone is available through Harian Metro's Liga Takraw Nasional website.
