The move came just one day before FTAFA’s two-year suspension was due to end today.
Several figures within fencing questioned the timing and claimed the decision was made in bad faith.
The expulsion effectively blocks the Kuala Lumpur-based body from returning automatically once the suspension period expired, a point that has stirred debate among coaches, officials and athletes.
The fallout adds fencing to a growing list of Malaysian sports bodies battling internal disputes, governance questions and affiliate revolts.
MFF president Rusni Abu Hassan announced the decision in a letter issued to the affiliate.
The federation said FTAFA broke the MFF constitution, ignored federation directives and continued carrying out fencing activities while under suspension.
MFF first suspended FTAFA on May 13, 2024. It linked the suspension to alleged breaches of its constitution, the Sports Development Act 1997 and guidelines from the commissioner of sports.
MFF said FTAFA failed to submit a proper appeal within the required 14-day period.
The federation also claimed the office of the sports commissioner later confirmed that a letter sent by FTAFA did not qualify as an official appeal.
MFF accused FTAFA of continuing to organise and join fencing events despite the suspension.
It said those actions challenged its authority and breached Clause 11.2 of the MFF constitution.
MFF also said 10 affiliate members supported the expulsion after reviewing what it described as repeated non-compliance by FTAFA.
The federation further referred to complaints lodged with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) by FTAFA president Badroel Rizwan Bahar.
MFF also cited a lawsuit involving the registration of Badroel’s son for competition, saying the case forced its executive committee members to appear in the Kuala Lumpur High Court before the matter was later withdrawn.
The federation accused FTAFA of making false claims and attacking MFF through social media posts, though it did not provide details.
MFF also linked FTAFA to two Safe Sports Code investigations tied to events held during the suspension period.
In the letter, MFF said the expulsion aimed to protect the integrity and stability of fencing in Malaysia.
FTAFA can no longer act as an MFF affiliate or use the federation’s name and logo in any fencing activity.
FMT is awaiting comment from Badroel.