Over the weekend, Malaysian football followers on social media have been made aware of a possible newcomer to the Malaysian league.
Social media accounts purported to be belonging to a new club, Rakyat United has surfaced, with posts which advertised their intention of competing in Malaysia's professional competition.
Rakyat United adalah sebuah pasukan yang dijenamakan semula dengan pemilikan 100% syarikat korporat. Adalah menjadi aspirasi dan inspirasi pemilik baharu untuk Rakyat United menjadi sebuah inisiatif Keusahawanan Sosial. #RakyatUnited #AreYouRakyat #AndaRakyat pic.twitter.com/ch1nROJZGk
— Rakyat United (@rakyatunited) October 17, 2020
Rakyat (Malay for 'citizen') have revealed little information beyond their name and crest, but have wasted no time to start recruiting players, advertising for interested pros and amateurs to contact them.