The National Registration Department (NRD) has denied any involvement in the alleged falsification of documents concerning seven "heritage" players sanctioned by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa).

A NRD source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Malaysiakini that the matter “does not involve” the department.

“In the case of the seven ‘heritage’ players, the NRD’s role was to determine whether they were eligible for...