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Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Brunei DPMM to exit Singapore Premier League after 2024-25 season
Brunei DPMM's Miguel Oliveira (left) in action during the Singapore Cup match against Young Lions Ryaan Sanizal at Jalan Besar Stadium on Feb 15. PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE - After a month of uncertainty and speculation, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) confirmed on May 22 that Brunei DPMM will not participate in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) after the 2024-25 season. The decision comes after discussions between the FAS and DPMM, with the Brunei-based club indicating that intent to compete in other leagues. FAS general secretary Chew Chun-Liang. said in a statement: 'DPMM has been a respected member of the SPL and a valued partner in the development of regional football. Their staff and players have consistently displayed an exemplary sporting spirit, and the club's impact on Singapore football will be long remembered. We wish them the very best in their future endeavours. 'While we are sad to see them go, we understand the club's position and we part ways with our full support and appreciation. 'The SPL remains committed to growing the game in Singapore and supporting our participating clubs. Our league continues to be a key platform for nurturing local talent, fostering competitive play, and engaging our local football community. Fans can continue to expect exciting SPL matches and opportunities to support their teams in the coming seasons.' On April 21, The Straits Times reported that DPMM's participation in next season's SPL was in doubt as the club had expressed their interest to return to the Malaysia Super League (MSL) and were eyeing Geylang International striker Tomoyuki Doi. DPMM coach Jamie McAllister said then that the move was 'not confirmed yet', but the club said in a post on their website that talks for a return to the Malaysian competition were looking 'positive'. DPMM had taken part in the second-tier Malaysia Premier League in 2005-06 and gained promotion to the top-tier MSL, where they finished third and 10th in the following seasons. They joined the SPL when it was known as the in 2009 and won the League Cup. However, they were removed from the league after Fifa imposed a global ban on the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam following government interference in its affairs. They rejoined the in 2012, winning it in 2015 and 2019. They did not defend their title in 2020 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions in their country. After sitting out the 2021 and 2022 seasons, they returned for the 2023 campaign, finishing seventh in the nine-team competition. Currently sixth in the SPL standings, DPMM will play their final league match against Hougang United on May 24. Three days later, they will meet Lion City Sailors in the second leg of the Singapore Cup semi-final, after losing 3-2 in the first leg on May 21. DPMM general manager Mohamad Ali Haji Momin said in a statement: 'Over the years, we have been privileged to be part of a league that upholds the highest standards of professionalism, competition, and sportsmanship. More than just football, our time in the SPL has given us the invaluable gift of camaraderie, shared experiences, and lasting friendships. 'The warmth, hospitality, and unwavering support extended to us by FAS and the Singapore football community have made our participation deeply meaningful, and for this, we are truly grateful.' With DPMM's exit, the SPL will be left with only eight teams. But ST previously reported that there could be a replacement for the 2025-26 season, with the possible inclusion of Tengah FC. Melvyn Teoh is a sports journalist at The Straits Times. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Brunei's DPMM FC Confirms Malaysia Super League Challenge
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Brunei-based club DPMM FC has confirmed its participation in the 2025/2026 Malaysia Super League (MSL) season, even as the Malaysian Football League (MFL) remains tight-lipped on the official number of teams for the upcoming campaign. The club made the announcement in a statement on the signing of Penang FC defender Mohammad Fairuz Zakaria. In the same statement, DPMM also confirmed that both Bruneian and Malaysian players will be regarded as local players in the team's roster for the new MSL season. bootstrap slideshow 'Fairuz Zakaria has agreed to join DPMM FC for the upcoming Malaysia Super League season 2025/2026. Bruneian players as well as Malaysian players are considered local players for DPMM FC for this MSL season, which is very good news for us. 'He is the first Malaysian player that will be in the DPMM roster. Fairuz Zakaria 27, has been a regular in the team for Penang FC last season and DPMM is hoping that he would do well with the team in the upcoming season,' according to a statement on the club's official website. Last Friday, the First Instance Body (FIB), an independent licensing authority, stated that the document review process for clubs applying for the National License to compete in the 2025/2026 season is still ongoing. This follows media reports suggesting several teams may withdraw from the competition. DPMM, Brunei's most established football club and currently the only professional team in the country, is still completing its remaining fixtures in the Singapore Premier League. -- BERNAMA
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shell starts oil production from phase four of Malaysia's deep-water GKGJE project
Sabah Shell Petroleum Company (SSPC) has started first oil production from phase four of the Gumusut-Kakap-Geronggong-Jagus East (GKGJE) deep-water offshore project. Oil from phase four is transported to the existing Gumusut-Kakap semi-submersible floating production system (GK-Semi FPS) off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia. As the operator, SSPC manages the project, which includes a subsea tie-back crossing the Malaysia-Brunei border comprising three producer wells and one water injection well. Gumusut-Kakap, Shell's first deep-water project in Malaysia, lies at a depth of 1,200m and began production in 2014. Shell Malaysia country chair and senior vice-president for integrated gas & upstream Malaysia Siti Sulaiman said: 'This achievement reaffirms Shell's ongoing commitment in innovating and executing safe, reliable and sustainable projects that meets today's energy needs. I would like to thank Malaysia Petroleum Management Petronas, Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam, National Unitisation Secretariat, our government in Malaysia and our partners for their unwavering support in achieving this significant milestone.' The phase four development is expected to bolster Shell's global initiative to introduce new upstream projects that will cumulatively add around 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) at peak production between 2023 and 2025. SSPC operates two key deep-water oil assets in Sabah: Gumusut-Kakap, which commenced in 2014, and Malikai, which followed in 2016. The completion of Gumusut-Kakap phase two in 2019 added four subsea tie-back wells to the GK-Semi floating production system, with the first oil achieved in August 2019. Phase three saw first oil in July 2022. The final investment decision for phase four was made in October 2022, with the project expected to produce an average of approximately 21,000boepd, representing the total gross production. The GKGJE project is a collaborative venture with partners including ConocoPhillips Sabah, Petronas Carigali, PT PERTAMINA Malaysia Eksplorasi Produksi, PTTEP Sabah Oil, Shell Sabah Selatan, SSPC and several Brunei-based companies. In March 2021, Brunei and Petronas formalised a unitisation agreement for the GKGJE fields, designating SSPC as the unit operator. "Shell starts oil production from phase four of Malaysia's deep-water GKGJE project" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
