"Designed to host a multitude of events, the National Stadium is the central and most prominent sports building in the National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil."
Designed to host a multitude of events, the National Stadium is the central and most prominent sports building in the National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil.
The elliptical outdoor stadium has a total area of 76,000 sq. m. and its classic bowl shape is enhanced by its dramatic overlapping of three spectator tiers. Built to world class standards, its modern facilities are ideal for athletic meets and international football matches.
The stadium's main entrance and surrounding areas are adorned with panel motifs featuring designs of traditional art carvings and a giant Kris (Malay dagger) symbolic of Malay traditional courage and heroism.
The 80x105m field is girdled by a nine-lane 400m tartan track built to international standards and specifications. It also features a 9m-wide 400m synthetic track lane plus a 6m-wide 60m track specially designed for warming-up purposes.
The stadium's spectacular roof structure is made of a translucent polyurethane material that inhibits fungus growth and provides optimum shelter from the weather for 100,000 spectators. The three-tiered seating arrangement enhances viewing by reducing the distance between the spectators and events in the field. There are also 200 spaces for wheelchairs with convenient access from designated car parks.
When the stadium is not in use, the seating pattern combined with its variety of colours create a striking visual effect - the colourful waves of the Jalur Gemilang (the national flag) in dynamic motion.
Last viewed - November 24, 2008
Getting there
The best way to get here is via STAR LRT, as it goes straight to this stadium. However, if you're driving, take the Sungai Besi highway and follow the sign to the National Stadium.
User recommendation
"a very grand place to go" by simon
"Can't you imagine that this Bukit Jalil used to be a rubber estates that had been demolished for this sport purposes. The plan of building this prestigious complex was started since 1970s. " by scalia
"I still remember there was a match has been held there, Manchester United vs U23 Malaysia.....Glory glory Man Utd..." by LeBeau Labbie
"Huge stadium and world standard for international event.." by mislinda
"This is a great place. Where most of the national sporting event were being held here. And it is proud as a Malaysian to see this venue has been named as a world class venue!" by elin
"One of our biggest sports complex and the biggest carnival tax fair in Kuala Lumpur... you all should visit it... " by Zulkarnain
"For me we should be proud to have this state of the sports complex. Went for several sports event, and believe me the place is great." by moose
"Hopefully this wouldn't be one of the white elephant projects. Though many international events are performed here, but hopefully the facilities shall be fully utilised. " by angah
"I would appreciate if you could kindly give the email address or address of Bukit Jalil School of Sports in Bukit Jalil. The purpose is i am trying to put my son in that school as he has alot of games involved in the School currently. Thank you very much." by N.Thamilchelvi
"a nice place to be but can be more productive other then just host tax free fair" by simon
"Another landmark for Malaysia. A very big and huge stadium with a great facilities. I'm very confident that this stadium can host an international events." by Irwana Ameera
"The idea of building the National Stadium Bukil Jalil was from our 2nd Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak." by iamja
"Good place to hold an event.. spacious.. and it's easy to get a place to park.. too bad it's not fully utilised!" by nasa
"Stadium yg paling sesuai dijadikan tempat sukan antarabngasa. Juga elok utk konsert. Cuma perlu perbaiki sistem letak kereta di sini. Kadang2 bole menyebabkan traffic jam." by mathasan
"Been here so many times. Great facilities and easy access (busses, LRT, taxi). no trouble with the car park to." by On Foot
"Stadium yang boleh dikatakan lengkap dengan segala kemudahan yang diperlukan. Mampu menganjur sukan bertaraf dunia." by Fitri Alia
"It is a pretty nice and big stadium,equipped with modern
facilities." by enoch
"Well, those who sportive, should never miss to visit this stadium, I am not exceptional because I will have to pass-by this stadium because I need to get to office using this road. Hmm... nice and big :) what else can I say? :)" by echang
"Still remember our PM Speech, "Malaysia is the peace country to hold any international sports event." And from my opinion, the investment to build this million pretigious stadium could increase our country's economy as it indirectly invite lot tourists to Malaysia." by fuza
"An excellent stadium to host any sporting event.. to bad we cant put a good team in it.. especially the football team =( they stadium did host the man utd vs malaysia game a year back... the pitch condition is no where near the quality of pro leagues pitches.." by rifdy
