Stadium Hang Tuah or Stadium Kubu ( en, Hang Tuah Stadium or Kubu Stadium) is a multi-use

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in Malacca City,

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.http://www.stadiummelaka.gov.my/index.php/stadium-hang-tuah/ Stadium Hang Tuah The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 with 1,000

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at a particular time. It is mostly used for

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matches and currently the home stadium for SAMB. It also serves as the second home stadium and training ground for Malacca United.

History

Stadium Hang Tuah is the oldest stadium in the state of Malacca. It was formerly known as the Stadium Kubu ( en, Fortress Stadium) and was officially opened in 1954 by The Honourable Mr. G.E.C Wisdom. C.M.G. , which at that time was the President Commissioner of Malacca, President of the Municipal Council, and President of Malacca Stadium. At that time the stadium is under the management of Malacca Stadium Committee. On 31 August 2001, the name was eventually changed to Stadium Hang Tuah. The launching ceremony was made by His Excellency

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. On 1 June 2005, Stadium Hang Tuah management was transferred to Perbadanan Stadium Melaka ( en, Malacca Stadium Corporation) from Malacca City Council (MBMB). The stadium received a major renovation in 2012 when to be just a recreational use when most of the older seating stand was destroyed in order to create an open space to promote "green area" in Malacca City centre where common people can go and have a recreational activity with their family. The stadium was once again renovated in 2015 which costing RM3 million when Frenz United Football Academy collaborated with local government to open their football academy in Malacca where they will be using the stadium as their homeground. In 2019, SAMB has chosen the Stadium Hang Tuah as the club home stadium for its

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campaign.http://www.bharian.com.my/node/190636 Penyokong diminta banjiri Stadium Hang Tuah malam ini

Architecture

The stadium spans over an area of 6 acres and can hold up to 11,000 people at one time.

Facilities

*dressing rooms *referees room *bench players *VIP stage *prayer room *VIP rest rooms *offices *parking areas

Events

* 2010 Sukma Games *

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* Liga FAM *

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* Piala Presiden * Mawlid Procession of the state

References

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History

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