This morning I came across a surprising news that Telekom Malaysia (TM), our country’s largest, and self-claimed “one of Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative telecoms brands“, has just inked a 5 year sponsorship deal with the club I support the most : Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson and TM Ceo Datuk Zamzam

The deal will make TM the official integrated telecommunications partner of the English Premier League in Malaysia, with rights to produce and distribute Manchester United merchandizes. This partnership with allow TM to broadcast and spread its brand image to 4.2 million MU fans in Malaysia and hundreds of millions football fans around the world.

Though the financial details of the sponsorship have yet to be disclosed, being accustomed to the culture of Boleh-land, I have a strong feeling that the sponsorship amount for this deal is not going to be small.

After all, we everything also Boleh, everything also want to be number 1 :

1 Malaysia also 1.

1 Utama also 1.

1 Borneo also 1.

1 Tan Mee also 1.

And guess who’s the actual sponsors? You. Me. The tax and bill payers.

Congratulations people!

So I’m guessing that beginning next EPL season, we should be seeing some dynamic and innovative changes to the Manchester United image. Here are my speculations :

First, the TM logo will be emblazoned on the beautiful jersey of Manchester United.

This is the old design. So boring, right?

AIG is Boring.

Unlike the new design, way much COOLER!

TM is Cool!

This is to signify the strength of a Malaysian conglomerate taking over from AIG, one of the largest insurance companies in the world.

So what? AIG only mah. They also now facing financial problems what. Not like TM, very the strong! Got government to back them!

To help further propagate and market the 1 Malaysia agenda, all Manchester United Stores will be selling this jersey at 53% discount.

53% off!

The discount is to commemorate our 53 years of merdeka from the British! 47% will be subsidized by the Malaysian government.

For those who hate the 1 Malaysia logo, they will have a more neutral design to cater for people with different tastes

This one not so Geli.

Lastly, to further promote our Malaysia culture and heritage, they will be also coming out with a special edition jersey, only to be worn during the Champions League Final.

The Special Edition of MU jersey. Must BUY!

THE BATIK MU JERSEY.

If Endon (ex PM’s wife) were still alive, she will SO HAPPY to see this!

Even Sir Alex Ferguson will be a big supporter of our traditional fabric.

He will be wearing this at the training grounds and no one will take him seriously!

I think I’ll become an Arsenal fan for the next 5 years.

Arsenal, got any openings in your Fan Club?