FIFA has dismissed speculation that it is relocating its regional office from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jakarta (Indonesia). The international football governing body has confirmed that its operations in Malaysia remain fully intact.
A source from the world football governing body said the FIFA office continues to operate as usual, dismissing widespread rumours of an imminent move.
Recent online reports had alleged that FIFA would close its offices in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore by the end of August and relocate to a new regional headquarters in Indonesia by September 2025.
The reports further suggested that Indonesia’s growing prominence in global football, coupled with attractive incentives, was driving the purported shift
“The FIFA office in KL remains operational as usual and will not be moved to Jakarta. The claim is baseless,” local publications have reported.
The source also reiterated Malaysia’s importance as a strategic hub for FIFA in Southeast Asia.
“Kuala Lumpur has been a cornerstone for our regional operations, and there are no plans to change that,” the source added.
The office was established in early 2018 and serves as FIFA’s regional base for Asia and Oceania under the FIFA Forward Programme.
It oversees crucial areas of football development, including infrastructure planning, grassroots initiatives, contract management, and the monitoring of FIFA-funded projects across the region.