Singapore sit in second, having won four editions (1998, 2004, 2007, 2012), while Malaysia have only won once in 2010 and are behind Vietnam with two titles (2008, 2018).

Malaysia's preparations for this month's AFF Cup are set to intensify, as coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee works on different combinations to prepare for the regional showcase which kicks off on Nov.19.

For the first time since 2008, Malaysia failed to make the AFF Cup semis, with their campaign undone by a variety of factors, writes Nicolas Anil.