Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium
Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, also known as Larkin Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Larkin,[1] Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and opened in 1964. It is named after former Menteri Besar of Johor, Tan Sri Hassan Yunus.[2]
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| Location | Jalan Dato' Jaafar, 80350 Larkin, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia |
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| Owner | Johor Football Association |
| Operator | Johor Football Association |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1964 |
| Renovated | 1991, 2013 |
| Expanded | 1991 |
| Construction cost | RM 240 million (renovation cost) |
| Tenants | |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim (until 2019) Johor Darul Ta'zim II (2020–present) | |
History
The stadium was built in 1964, but back then it was only a minor venue with 15,000 people to accommodate. In 1991, the capacity was doubled after a minor revamp. Athletics track, floodlight masts and media infrastructure also came in allowing the ground to host major events. One of the major events came in 1997 when the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was played at the venue. Seats were installed as part of the event preparation.[3]
References
- Stadium Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos (Stadium Larkin)
- 23 January 2013, Johor football returns to its glory days, © 2011 The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad.
- "Stadium Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunus" (in Malay). Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
