Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium
{{Short description|Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia}}
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Larkin Stadium
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| location = Jalan Dato' Jaafar, 80350 Larkin, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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| built = 1964
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| renovated = 1991, 2013
| expanded = 1991
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| owner = Johor Football Association
| operator = Johor Football Association
| surface = Hybrid grass
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| cost = RM 240 million (renovation cost)
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| capacity = 30,000
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| tenants = Johor Darul Ta'zim (until 2019)
Johor Darul Ta'zim II (2020–present)
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Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, also known as Larkin Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Larkin,[http://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/mas/stadium_larkin Stadium Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos (Stadium Larkin)] 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.[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.]
The stadium is located near Larkin Sentral.{{cite news |title=New Johor Baru terminal for SBS service 170 |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19951231-1.2.29.8?qt=larkin,%20bus,%20station&q=larkin%20bus%20station |work=The Straits Times |date=31 December 1995|access-date=9 December 2024}}
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.{{cite web |title=Stadium Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunus |url=http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/ms/stadium-tan-sri-dato-haji-hassan-yunus/ |publisher=Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310120829/http://johorsoutherntigers.com.my/ms/stadium-tan-sri-dato-haji-hassan-yunus/ |language=ms |archive-date=10 March 2014|access-date=19 February 2022}}
References
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Category:Football venues in Malaysia
Category:Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru
Category:Rugby union stadiums in Malaysia
Category:Athletics (track and field) venues in Malaysia
Category:Multi-purpose stadiums in Malaysia
Category:Sports venues in Johor
Category:Sports venues completed in 1964
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