Kuala lumpur: The iconic National Stadium in Bukit Jalil will remain the venue for the 2025-2026 Malaysia Cup final on May 23. Malaysian Football League (MFL) president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan confirmed this, dispelling any speculation over a potential venue change due to planned upgrading works at the stadium.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan stated that the Malaysia Stadium Corporation (PSM) has granted MFL the opportunity to complete the Malaysia Cup competition before the stadium undergoes upgrading works from June to September. He assured that the match date and venue remain unchanged, and discussions about the 2026-2027 season will be addressed after the current season concludes. He acknowledged that the FA Cup final next season might be affected, but solutions will be explored.

Meanwhile, PSM chief executive officer Ilyas Jamil mentioned that the temporary closure of the stadium is necessary for the replacement of the athletics track in preparation for the 2027 SEA Games. He expressed optimism that the Malaysia Cup final can still be held at the stadium and hopes for the same for the FA Cup final, contingent on the progress of the works.

Furthermore, the MFL 2025-2026 Football Clinic took place today, involving 40 children aged between eight and 12, as part of grassroots football development efforts. The programme also featured former national players Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan and Safee Sali, who contributed by sharing their experiences and conducting coaching sessions.