Career
He is currently a regular starter for the Malaysian national football team and has been hailed as South East Asia"s brightest talent by Asian football pundits and journalists. Mahali is well known for his forward forays and dangerous crossing. The fullback also has a keen eye for goal and the spectacular.
One of the highlights of his international career was in 2009, when he played twice against Manchester United during United"s pre season tour of the Far East.
Mahali captained Harimau Muda A (Malaysian Under-23) when the team participated in the 2012 South. League. Mahali helps Harimau Muda A to finish in 4th place.
Foreign the 2013 season, Mahali officially signed for Selangor. His first goal for Selangor came on 9 March 2013 in a 4–1 defeat of Johor Darul Takzim Football Club.
In November 2010, Mahali was called up to the Malaysia national squad by coach K. Rajagopal for the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup.
Mahali has been call up for 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup.
Mahali scores a goal against Indonesia in the third match. Mahali fails to help Malaysia progress to final after losing to Thailand on the semi-final but show excellence performances on the tournament.