Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium

Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, also known as Larkin Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Larkin,^[1] 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.^[2]

Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium
Larkin Stadium

Location	Jalan Dato' Jaafar, 80350 Larkin, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Owner	Johor Football Association
Operator	Johor Football Association
Capacity	30,000
Surface	Hybrid grass
Construction
Built	1964
Renovated	1991, 2013
Expanded	1991
Construction cost	RM 240 million (renovation cost)
Tenants
Johor Darul Ta'zim (until 2019) Johor Darul Ta'zim II (2020–present)

The stadium is located near Larkin Sentral.^[3]

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.^[4]

References

1. Stadium Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos (Stadium Larkin)
2. 23 January 2013, Johor football returns to its glory days, © 2011 The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad.
3. "New Johor Baru terminal for SBS service 170". The Straits Times. 31 December 1995. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
4. "Stadium Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunus" (in Malay). Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2022.

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