Hang Tuah Stadium, Sports complex in Malacca, Malaysia
Hang Tuah Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Malacca City, Malaysia, covering eight acres with a capacity of 15,000, of which 1,000 are seated. It is used mainly for football and has changing rooms, referee rooms, player benches, a VIP stand, a surau, a VIP lounge, management offices and parking.
Opened in 1954 as Stadium Kubu, it was inaugurated by G.E.C. Wisdom, then president of the Malacca Stadium committee, and is the oldest stadium in the state. On 31 August 2001 it was renamed Stadium Hang Tuah, launched by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Syed Ahmad Syed Mahmud Shahabuddin. Management passed to Perbadanan Stadium Melaka on 1 June 2005.
The stadium was renamed Stadium Hang Tuah on 31 August 2001, replacing its earlier name Stadium Kubu (Fortress Stadium). The launch was officiated by Syed Ahmad Syed Mahmud Shahabuddin, then Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca. The state also hosts its Mawlid procession at the ground, so the venue serves religious and civic gatherings as well as football.
The complex sits in central Malacca and is easy to reach on foot or by car from the city center. Access can vary depending on scheduled events and training sessions, so checking ahead before visiting is a good idea.
The stadium covers eight acres and holds 15,000 spectators, though only 1,000 seats are provided. Its facilities include dressing rooms, a referee room, a VIP stand, a surau and a management office. It hosted the 2010 Sukma Games and the state-level Mawlid procession.
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