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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has confirmed that DPMM FC will fully sponsor all Malaysian Super League teams travelling to Brunei during the 2025-2026 season.
MFL acting chief executive officer Shazli Shaik said the sponsorship arrangement forms part of a key agreement between MFL and DPMM to ensure the smooth participation of the Brunei-based club in the M-League.
Under the agreement, DPMM will cover all travel and accommodation expenses.
The move mirrors the support the club previously extended to teams in Singapore’s S-League.
“One of the most important matters in our agreement with DPMM is this sponsorship,” said Shazli after the launch of the official match ball for the 2025-2026 season on Saturday.
“DPMM requested that it be implemented for the upcoming season, and they’ve confirmed Brunei will bear the cost.”
Shazli clarified that although DPMM will compete in the M-League, the club are not eligible to represent Malaysia in international club competitions –
Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE), Asian Champions League 2 (ACL2) and Asean Club Championship (ACC).
“If Brunei qualify, they will not represent Malaysia as a national slot holder,” he said.
At the event, MFL unveiled the official ball for the new season – the PUMA Orbita MFL 1.
Shazli also announced that 12 teams have confirmed their home venues, with Darulmakmur Stadium in Kuantan identified as an alternative site should any team face last-minute issues.
He revealed that Immigration FC have been given until Monday to confirm their venue, while MFL will travel to Brunei on July 10-11 for a special briefing with DPMM .
“Our East Coast zone is settled. The Darulmakmur Stadium will serve as a backup venue if necessary,” he said.
The 13 teams who will play in the M-League next season are Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Selangor, Penang, Kuching City, Sabah, Terengganu, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan Darul Naim,
KL City, Police, DPMM, Melaka and Immigration.
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