Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Stadium Kebangsaan
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LocationBukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Public transit SP17  Bukit Jalil LRT station
OwnerMalaysian Government
OperatorKL Sports City
Capacity100,000 (1998–2017)
90,000 (Just 87,500 are used) (2017–present) [3]
Record attendance98,543 (Malaysia vs Indonesia, 26 December 2010) 90,000 (Malaysia vs Singapore, 22 July 2011)
Field size105 by 68 m (344 by 223 ft)
SurfaceZeon Zoysia grass
Track
ScoreboardLED Panel by Samsung[1]
Construction
Built1 January 1995; 29 years ago (1995-01-01)
Opened11 July 1998; 26 years ago (1998-07-11)
Renovated1998, 2015–2017
ReopenedJuly 2017; 7 years ago (2017-07)
Construction costRM 1 Billion[2]
ArchitectArkitek FAA
Weidleplan Consulting Gmbh
Schlaich Bergermann Partner
Populous in association with RSP KL (2017 renovation)
Main contractorsUEM Group
Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (2017 renovation)
Tenants
Malaysia national football team (1998–present)
Malaysia Valke (2020)

The Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Malay: Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, Jawi: ستاديوم ناسيونل بوکيت جليل‎) is a multi-purpose stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a capacity of 87,500,[4] it is the largest stadium in Southeast Asia, the fourth largest in Asia, and the fifteenth largest in the world.[5]

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Sporting events

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Tournament results

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2001 SEA Games

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
11 September 2001 N/A  Malaysia 2–0  Vietnam Group Stage N/A

2004 AFF Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
8 December 2004 18:00  Philippines 0–1  Myanmar Group Stage N/A
8 December 2004 20:45  Malaysia 5–0  East Timor Group Stage N/A
10 December 2004 18:00  Thailand 1–1  Myanmar Group Stage N/A
10 December 2004 20:45  Malaysia 4–1  Philippines Group Stage N/A
12 December 2004 18:00  East Timor 0–8  Thailand Group Stage N/A
12 December 2004 20:45  Malaysia 0–1  Myanmar Group Stage N/A
14 December 2004 18:00  Philippines 2–1  East Timor Group Stage N/A
14 December 2004 20:45  Malaysia 2–1  Thailand Group Stage N/A
16 December 2004 18:00  Myanmar 3–1  East Timor Group Stage N/A
3 January 2005 20:00  Malaysia 1–4  Indonesia Semifinals second leg N/A

2007 AFC Asian Cup

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
10 July 2007 20:30  Malaysia 1–5  China Group C 21,155
11 July 2007 18:15  Iran 2–1  Uzbekistan Group C 1,863
14 July 2007 18:15  Uzbekistan 5–0  Malaysia Group C 7,137
15 July 2007 18:15  China 2–2  Iran Group C 5,938
18 July 2007 20:30  Malaysia 0–2  Iran Group C 4,520
22 July 2007 18:15  Iran 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 pen.)		  South Korea Quarter-finals 8,629
25 July 2007 18:15  Iraq 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 pen.)		  South Korea Semi-finals 12,500

2010 AFF Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
15 December 2010 20:00  Malaysia 2–0  Vietnam Semifinals first leg 45,000
26 December 2010 20:00  Malaysia 3–0  Indonesia Finals first leg 98,543

2012 AFF Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
25 November 2012 18:00  Indonesia 2–2  Laos Group Stage N/A
25 November 2012 20:45  Malaysia 0–3  Singapore Group Stage N/A
28 November 2012 18:00  Indonesia 1–0  Singapore Group Stage N/A
28 November 2012 20:45  Laos 1–4  Malaysia Group Stage N/A
1 December 2012 20:45  Malaysia 2–0  Indonesia Group Stage N/A
9 December 2012 20:00  Malaysia 1–1  Thailand Semifinals first leg N/A

2014 AFF Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
20 December 2014 20:00  Malaysia 3–2 (3–4)  Thailand Finals second leg N/A

2018 AFC U-16 Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
20 September 2018 16:30  Malaysia 6–2  Tajikistan Group Stage 723
21 September 2018 16:30  Iran 0–2  Indonesia Group Stage 3,431
23 September 2018 16:30  Thailand 4–2  Malaysia Group Stage 8,596
24 September 2018 16:30  India 0–0  Iran Group Stage 186
24 September 2018 20:45  Indonesia 1–1  Vietnam Group Stage 11,201
27 September 2018 11:00[note 1]  Malaysia 0–2  Japan Group Stage 8,378
27 September 2018 16:30  Yemen 5–1  Jordan Group Stage 531
27 September 2018 20:45  India 0–0  Indonesia Group Stage 11,388
30 September 2018 16:30  Japan 2–1  Oman Quarter-finals 267
1 October 2018 16:30  Indonesia 2–3  Australia Quarter-finals 13,743
4 October 2018 16:30  Japan 3–1  Australia Semi-finals 224
7 October 2018 20:45  Japan 1–0  Tajikistan Final 352

2018 AFF Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
12 November 2018 20:45  Malaysia 3–1  Laos Group Stage 12,127
24 November 2018 20:30  Malaysia 3–0  Myanmar Group Stage 83,777
1 December 2018 20:45  Malaysia 0–0  Thailand Semifinals first leg 87,545
11 December 2018 20:45  Malaysia 2–2  Vietnam Finals first leg 88,482

2019 Airmarine Cup

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
20 March 2019 16:30  Oman 5–0  Afghanistan Semi-finals N/A
20 March 2019 20:45  Malaysia 0–1  Singapore Semi-finals N/A
23 March 2019 16:30  Afghanistan 1–2  Malaysia Third-place playoff N/A
23 March 2019 20:45  Oman 1–1 (5–4 pen.)  Singapore Final N/A

2022 AFF Championship

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Date Time (UTC+08) Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
24 December 2022 20:30  Malaysia 5–0  Laos Group Stage 29,961
3 January 2023 20:30  Malaysia 4–1  Singapore Group Stage 65,147
7 January 2023 20:30  Malaysia 1–0  Thailand Semi-final 1st leg 62,989
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  • The stadium in 2007.
    The stadium in 2007.
  • Gate in front of the National Stadium
    Gate in front of the National Stadium
  • The stadium at night
    The stadium at night
  • Sky viewpoint to the stadium
    Sky viewpoint to the stadium

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ 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.[17]

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stadium Nasional.
  1. ^ "Samsung.com – National Stadium, KL Sports City".
  2. ^ "Bukit Jalil National Stadium – Malaysia | Football Tripper". Football Tripper. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  3. ^ "'This is a football stadium, not a concert stadium': Sports fans in Malaysia protest upcoming Jay Chou concert". AsiaOne. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b "National Sport Complex". kiat. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  5. ^ "The Largest Football (Soccer) Stadiums In The World". WorldAtlas. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia – National Stadium". Archived from the original on 12 December 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  7. ^ "KL to be main venue for 2017 SEA Games". Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  8. ^ "National Stadium, Bukit Jalil (Kuala Lumpur, 1997) | Structurae". Structurae. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  9. ^ "MRCB's subsidiary hands over Project 1 of KL Sports City - Business News | The Star Online". thestar Malaysia. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  10. ^ "KL Sports City Rejuvenated And Ready To Host The South East Asian Games | POPULOUS". POPULOUS. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Supplemental pact for 2nd phase of KL Sports City project delayed - Business News | The Star Online". thestar Malaysia. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil bakal dinaik taraf dengan padang baharu | Stadium Astro". stadiumastro. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia - Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex". Archived from the original on 3 December 2014.
  14. ^ "iMe Malaysia 官方账号: 薛之谦 "天外來物" 海外体育场 返场 - 吉隆坡站" [iMe Malaysia Official Account: Xue Zhiqian "Extratrerrestrial" Overseas Stadium Encore - Kuala Lumpur Stop]. Instagram (in Chinese). 15 October 2024.
  15. ^ Return Journey to Kuala Lumpur Retrieved at 8 June 2014
  16. ^ "Arsenal to undertake pre-season tour of Malaysia and China this July". guardian.co.uk. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  17. ^ "Group A Matchday Three matches cancelled, rescheduled to Thursday". AFC. 26 September 2018.


Preceded by Host of the
Commonwealth Games
1998 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
None
 Premier League Asia Trophy
Venue
2003 		Succeeded by

3°3′17″N 101°41′28″E / 3.05472°N 101.69111°E / 3.05472; 101.69111

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