| Stadium Shah Alam Shah Alam Stadium |
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| Location | |
| Broke ground | 1991 |
| Opened | 16 July 1994 |
| Owner | Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA) |
| Operator | Selangor FA |
| Surface | Grass pitch Track |
| Construction cost | RM 460 million |
| Architect | Hijjaz Kasturi |
| Tenants | Selangor FA Malaysian Super League |
| Capacity | 81,000 |
Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Shah Alam is a city in Petaling and Klang Districts in Selangor, Malaysia, about 25 kilometres (15 mi west of the country's capital Kuala Lumpur Selangor ( Jawi script: سلاڠور population 72 million is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam or Shah Alam City Council (MBSA is a local authority which administrates Shah Alam city the north of Petaling district The Football Association of Selangor ( Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Selangor) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to A lawn is an area of recreational or amenity land planted with grass, and sometimes Clover and other plants which are maintained at a low even height The Football Association of Selangor ( Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Selangor) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to TM Liga Super is the top flight of football in Malaysia. It replaced the M-League as the highest division a professional football team in A modern stadium (plural stadiums or stadia in English is a place or venue for (mostly outdoor Sports Concerts or other events consisting Shah Alam is a city in Petaling and Klang Districts in Selangor, Malaysia, about 25 kilometres (15 mi west of the country's capital Kuala Lumpur For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and It is used mostly for football matches but also has facilities for athletics. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The stadium is the home of Selangor FA, and has a capacity of 69,372. The Football Association of Selangor ( Malay: Persatuan Bolasepak Selangor) enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to Construction began in 1991, and the stadium was officially opened in 1994, when a Dundee United selction played a Selangor FA selection. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
The stadium is situated in the eastern part of Shah Alam. The Shah Alam Stadium, which consists of huge six level semi-enclosed spaces, is the largest stadium in Selangor State. The frame structure is the longest free-standing arc in the world. Constructed with the latest technology, it is now a popular venue for world class sport events. The stadium was designed by well known Malaysian Architect, Hijjaz Kasturi.
The stadium accommodates around 5,500 cars in parking lots surrounding the stadium. The stadium has become the major landmark in Shah Alam due to its scale and magnificent architecture. Other than sporting facilities, the stadium also has a racing kart circuit, and the faculty of performing arts for the students of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), a local public university branch of Shah Alam.
It is currently the home stadium for Selangor who play in Malaysia's top division - the Super League (the Premier League is new-speak for the Second Division / Championship).
In the carpark outside the stadium, City Karting Enterprise operates a kart track with all equipment available for hire. The enterprise is run by former Asian Formula 2000 Champion driver Ng Wai Leong.
Shah Alam Stadium featured a challenge in first leg of the The Amazing Race Asia 1 where teams had to ride go-karts around the circuit. The Amazing Race Asia 1 is the first season of the Reality television Game show The Amazing Race Asia.