Bukit_Jalil_Stadium

Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Football stadium in Malaysia

The National Stadium (Malay: Stadium Kebangsaan, Jawi: ستاديوم ناسيونل) is a multi-purpose stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a capacity of 87,411,[4] it is the largest stadium in Southeast Asia, the fourth largest in Asia, and the fifteenth largest in the world.[5]

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It was officially inaugurated by then Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad on 11 July 1998 ahead of the 1998 Commonwealth Games and staged its opening ceremony.[4][6] Since then, it has also become the main venue for other international multi-sport events such as the 2001 Southeast Asian Games and the 2017 Southeast Asian Games,[7] and nowadays hosts most Malaysian international football matches, national level football competition finals such as the Malaysia FA Cup, Malaysia Cup, athletic events and music concerts.

It was built alongside other sport venues in the National Sports Complex by United Engineers Malaysia, and designed by Arkitek FAA, Weidleplan Consulting GMBH and Schlaich Bergermann Partner. A membrane structure is used for the roof, and most of the materials used were reinforced concrete.[8] Prior to this stadium, Stadium Merdeka served as the national stadium of Malaysia.

History

The stadium was built on 1 January 1995 to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games. It finished exactly on 1 January 1998. After the 1998 Commonwealth Games in September, the stadium became the home stadium for the Malaysia national football team, replacing the Shah Alam Stadium and the Merdeka Stadium. It also served as the main stadium of the 2001 Southeast Asian Games, 2006 FESPIC Games, 2008 ASEAN University Games and 2017 Southeast Asian Games.[citation needed]

National Stadium's capacity makes it the 21st largest stadium in the world and the 9th largest football stadium in the world. It was built by United Engineers Malaysia, Bhd and designed by Arkitek FAA.[citation needed] It was completed three months ahead of schedule. Designed to host a multitude of events, the National Stadium is the central and most prominent sports venue at the 1.2 km2 National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil.[citation needed]

Malaysia's previous national stadium was the Merdeka Stadium before the National Sports Complex was constructed. Malaysia also uses other stadiums for their football matches such as KLFA Stadium, MBPJ Stadium and the Shah Alam Stadium.[citation needed]

The stadium, along with the National Sports Complex, is currently undergoing a major renovation at a combined cost of RM1.34 billion[9] as a part of KL Sports City project in 2 phases. Project 1 (Phase 1) has been completed ahead and for the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, with a new Populous-designed facade that covers the exterior of the stadium with twisted vertical louvres which are also LED-lighted,[10] as well as recolouring the seats to a yellow-black design and upgraded facilities. After the 2017 ASEAN Para Games, Project 2 (Phase 2) will commence, and will add a retractable roof, retractable seats, comfort ventilation and new sports and lifestyle facilities.[11]

Pitch issues

On 18 February 2020 to prevent another issue regarding the football pitch again in the future, the Malaysian Stadium Corporation (PSM) and Malaysia Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) plan to upgrade the pitch from cow grass to zeon zoysia grass with an estimated cost of RM10 Million. The cost included the use of specialise machine and equipment for the grass. The plan upgrade will start later this year and is expected to be completed within the next three months.[12]

Stadium facilities

The stadium is equipped with the following facilities:[13][non-primary source needed]

  • 105 m x 68 m Zeon Zoysia pitch
  • 9 laned 400m synthetic track
  • 6m x 60m warming up track
  • 1,500 flux floodlights
  • Broadcast Studios
  • Coloured Video Matrix Scoreboards
  • High-tech Cathode Ray Tube Video Screen Board
  • Individual "paddles" containing LED pixels at the seats

Entertainment uses

National Stadium has been host to other important events besides football matches. Notable music artists who have performed in the stadium include:

Sporting events

Tournament results

2004 AFF Championship

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2007 AFC Asian Cup

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2010 AFF Championship

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2012 AFF Championship

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2018 AFC U-16 Championship

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2018 AFF Championship

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2019 Airmarine Cup

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2022 AFF Championship

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  • The stadium in 2007.
  • Gate in front of the National Stadium

See also

Notes

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    Due to weather conditions (heavy rainfall and lightning), both Matchday 3 matches in Group A were postponed from 26 September, 16:30 (and initially pushed to 17:30) to 27 September, 11:00.[16]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stadium Nasional.
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    "National Sport Complex". kiat. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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    "The Largest Football (Soccer) Stadiums In The World". WorldAtlas. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
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    "KL to be main venue for 2017 SEA Games". Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
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    "National Stadium, Bukit Jalil (Kuala Lumpur, 1997) | Structurae". Structurae. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
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    "MRCB's subsidiary hands over Project 1 of KL Sports City - Business News | The Star Online". thestar Malaysia. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
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    "KL Sports City Rejuvenated And Ready To Host The South East Asian Games | POPULOUS". POPULOUS. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
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    Return Journey to Kuala Lumpur Retrieved at 8 June 2014
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Preceded by Host of the
Commonwealth Games
1998		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
None
 Premier League Asia Trophy
Venue
2003		 Succeeded by

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