Axiata Arena Explained

Stadium Name:Axiata Arena
Location:Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Coordinates:3.0547°N 101.6912°W
Publictransit: Bukit Jalil LRT station
Opened:1998
Capacity:16,000 (sports)[1]
11,000 (concert)
Renovated:2017
Owner:Malaysian government
Operator:KL Sports City
Tenants:Malaysia Open
Malaysia Masters
Malaysian Open (2009–2015)
ANZ Championship (2012–2015)
Seating Capacity:14,425 maximum[2]
Dimensions:69 × 25 meter[3]
Scoreboard:LED Panel by Samsung[4]

Putra Indoor Stadium (Malay: Stadium Putra), currently named as Axiata Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Background

The stadium is located in the premise of the National Sports Complex of Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is one of several sports facilities in the National Sports Complex which includes the main stadium, Bukit Jalil National Stadium, National Hockey Stadium, National Squash Centre, National Aquatic Centre and the Seri Putra Hall.

The arena has the highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in Malaysia with a maximum capacity of 16,000 seats.[1] [3] The stadium has 3 main doors which lead to a rectangular arena 69 × 25 meters large, which can adapt to different sports formats like boxing, badminton, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, judo, handball, wrestling and gymnastics.

History

On 15 August 2009, former Malaysia's Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi opened the 2009 ASEAN Para Games in Putra Indoor Stadium. Closing ceremonies on 19 August 2009 were also attended by the Youth and Sports Minister of Malaysia. The main venue for the gymnastics competitions during Kuala Lumpur 1998 Commonwealth Games, this was also the venue for sport and entertainment events such as World Equestrian Games, Disney on Ice and more. On 31 August 2010, Putra Indoor Stadium hosted the Independence Day Parade. This was in view of the ongoing Ramadhan season. It was also the first time the Independence Day Parade was held indoors. The celebration was attended by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and also cabinet members.

Rebranded as Axiata Arena

On 16 January 2017 Putra Stadium has been rebranded as Axiata Arena in an effort towards building a sporting nation.[5] This is Malaysia's first corporate name stadium in partnership between Axiata Group Berhad and Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM). Axiata Arena will be the landmark for the redevelopment of Bukit Jalil Sports Complex which will be known as KL Sports City (KLSC).

During the COVID-19 vaccination period in Malaysia, Axiata Arena is used as a large-scale vaccination center in Klang Valley to vaccinate the residents of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor area.[6]

Notable events

EXO PLANET #5- EXplOration, 14 December 2019

2019 IU Tour Concert 〈Love, Poem〉, 21 December 2019

, 20 May 2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 13,847 tickets will be available for boxing fans worldwide at the 16,000 capacity in Axiata Arena. Malay Mail. 8 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Putra Indoor Stadium is now 'Axiata Arena' . 6 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Putra Stadium Now Renamed Axiata Arena . 2 July 2018.
  4. News: Axiata Arena [Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia]]. 2017. 1 May 2019. 18 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218103421/http://stadium.gov.my/2017/index.php/en/arena/bukit-jalil-national-sports-complex/axiata-arena. dead.
  5. Web site: Putra Indoor Stadium Rebranded as Axiata Arena. Astro Awani. 16 January 2017. 18 August 2017.
  6. News: 2021-06-07. Smooth sailing as two mega Covid-19 vaccination centres in Kuala Lumpur open. The Straits Times. 2021-06-22.
  7. News: Force of Nature concert raises RM12m. 23 September 2005. 1 March 2024. The Star.
  8. Bruno Mars Brings '24K Magic World Tour' to Asia: See Dates. Billboard. 5 February 2018.
  9. News: Boyzone to stage final show in Malaysia in August. Star2.com. Kenneth. Chaw. 26 June 2018.
  10. News: Russian team Virtus Pro win KL Dota 2 Major, RM1.47 million prize. New Straits Times. 19 November 2018.
  11. News:
    1. Showbiz: Altimet's last show (Weekend Date)
    . New Straits Times. Dennis. Chua. 15 February 2019.
  12. News: Waiting game for Siti Nurhaliza's London concert. Malay Mail. Joe. Lee. 18 March 2019.
  13. News: Twicelights: TWICE Kuala Lumpur Concert Venue Announced. hype.my. 1 May 2019.
  14. News: Shawn Mendes To Tour 7 Asian Countries Including Malaysia & Singapore!. hype.my. 23 April 2019.
  15. Web site: Philippine teams to compete in the first ever Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship 2019 . 11 November 2019 . ABS-CBN Sports . 16 November 2019.
  16. News: GOT7 2020 WORLD TOUR 'KEEP SPINNING' IN KUALA LUMPUR ANNOUNCEMENT. fans.jype.com. 17 February 2020.
  17. News: Siti Nurhaliza To Hold Concert At Axiata Arena In 2024. 19 December 2023. 1 March 2024. TRP. The Rakyat Post.

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