Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium Explained

Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium
Larkin Stadium
Location:Jalan Dato' Jaafar, 80350 Larkin, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Built:1964
Renovated:1991, 2013
Expanded:1991
Owner:Johor Football Association
Operator:Johor Football Association
Surface:Hybrid grass
Cost:RM 240 million (renovation cost)
Capacity:30,000
Tenants:Johor Darul Ta'zim (until 2019)
Johor Darul Ta'zim II (2020–present)

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]

History

When the stadium was built in 1964, it was only a minor venue that could accommodate 15,000 spectators. In 1991, a minor revamp doubled the capacity. Athletics track, floodlight masts and media infrastructure were also added, 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

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Notes and References

  1. http://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/mas/stadium_larkin Stadium Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos (Stadium Larkin)
  2. https://archive.today/20130624230713/http://www.nst.com.my/latest/johor-football-returns-to-its-glory-days-1.205839 23 January 2013, Johor football returns to its glory days, © 2011 The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad.
  3. Web site: Stadium Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunus . . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310120829/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/ms/stadium-tan-sri-dato-haji-hassan-yunus/ . ms . 10 March 2014. 19 February 2022.