Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) won the 2025/2026 Malaysia Cup final on May 23 by defeating Kuching City FC 2-0 at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil. The goals came in the second half from Marcos Guilherme and substitute Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi to secure the victory [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9].
JDT became the first team to win the Malaysia Cup four consecutive times with this victory, marking their sixth overall title [1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9]. The win further cements their status as Malaysia’s football powerhouse and raises the profile of Johor football nationally and internationally [1, 2, 5, 6, 9].
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced on May 24 that May 25 would be declared a special state holiday in celebration of JDT’s success. The declaration was made with the consent of the Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail, who is also the owner of JDT [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9]. Onn Hafiz Ghazi said, "This victory is a gift for the entire Bangsa Johor and JDT supporters who have always stood firmly behind the team through every match and every season" [2].
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, also congratulated JDT on their sixth Malaysia Cup title. He praised the fighting spirit of the players, staff, and the support of fans, saying, "The fans have always been a source of inspiration and strength for the team, igniting their fighting spirit and providing the motivation to continue charting success" [4, 7].
JDT’s continued dominance underscores their strong hold on Malaysia’s premier football competition. The team’s achievements have brought attention and pride to Johor’s sporting culture.
The special state holiday on May 25 will allow the people of Johor to celebrate JDT’s historic victory and honor the team’s contribution to regional pride [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9].
