Malaysia face Bangladesh as Fifa Asean Cup gets set for Jakarta showdown

The 4 pm kick-off will mark the start of Division 1 action in the inaugural tournament, four hours before hosts Indonesia take on Singapore at the same venue, with final preparations underway at the iconic stadium ahead of the double-header.

Bernama observed this evening that banners and bunting bearing the Fifa Asean Cup branding had been put up around the stadium, while the entrance gates were also decked out for the tournament and security personnel stationed around the venue, offering an early taste of the competition atmosphere.

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