KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) said it has engaged Labosport to manage the Bukit Jalil National Stadium for Ed Sheeran's concert tonight and preserve the pitch for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Malaysia and Oman on March 26.

The body said it wished to avoid repeating a previous incident when the playing field was damaged following a concert, affecting a national football final match after.

In a statement, PSM said it relocated 1,900m2 of grass to accommodate the stage and audio tower erected according to Ed Sheeran's world tour's theme.

"The relocated grass is undergoing intensive care, including watering and fertilization, to ensure its optimum health.

"Additionally, PSM is ready to use grass...