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SINGAPORE - Despite rumours of defending Malaysia Super League (MSL) champions Kelantan being drawn to face V Sundramoorthy's LionsXII in the opening game of the 2012 season, the final fixture list will only be released next Wednesday.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) vice-president Datuk Hamidin bin Haji Amin told TODAY that while the FAM has drawn up a tentative schedule of games, they will reserve releasing the confirmed list until fixtures can be confirmed.
He said: "Early this year we imposed a rule that requires stadiums to upgrade their floodlights and pitches, up to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) standards, and we will be conducting final checks this week.
"Checks on the floodlights will determine if games will be played in the evening or at night, and after these checks, a final fixture list will be released on Dec 21."
With at least three stadiums - Shah Alam, Larkin and Cheras - remaining closed till April, some clubs are required to share venues, another issue that FAM need to consider before finalising fixtures, especially with the Malaysia FA schedule already determined.
The MSL kicks off on Jan 10, with the FA Cup to start on Feb 18.
Said Hamidin: "There will be hiccups for sure, but we don't want to release a list, then be forced to make changes and inconvenience everyone."
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