Malaysian media are calling for interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe to receive a long-term contract before the October 5 rematch with Vietnam. Thanh Nien cites Astro Arena's support based on Malaysia's unbeaten FIFA ASEAN Cup group campaign, seven points and a +9 goal difference. The team nevertheless missed the final on a tiebreaker. Renewal is a matter for FAM; the media campaign is not an announcement of a signed agreement.