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Barnama
16-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KSSA Revamp To Feature Local And Global Architectural Expertise
GENERAL SHAH ALAM, May 16 (Bernama) -- The redevelopment of the Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) will bring together local and international architects to deliver a facility on par with the world's best. The project, a collaboration between local firm Hijjas Architects & Planners and US-based stadium specialist Populous, will transform the ageing complex into a modern, multi-purpose hub combining sports, retail and entertainment. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the project had undergone extensive planning and was designed as a sustainable development to serve both community and commercial needs. 'Hijjas has shaped many of Malaysia's most iconic buildings, bringing local insight and architectural identity to the project,' he said, citing the Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA, Menara CelcomDigi, Menara Telekom and the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. Populous, meanwhile, is known for designing major venues including Wembley Stadium, the London Olympic Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sydney's Accor Stadium and the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Amirudin said this at the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) handover ceremony between Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) and Lembaran Projek Sdn Bhd (LPSB), a subsidiary of MRCB Land, which will lead the RM2.94 billion redevelopment. The event was graced by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chair Ng Sze Han and MBI Group CEO Saipolyazan M Yusop were also present. Amirudin expressed confidence that the blend of local and international expertise would help realise the state's ambition of making KSSA a landmark capable of hosting high-profile events. 'I believe the community is eagerly awaiting what KSSA will offer. This project reflects our broader commitment to sustainability and excellence in public infrastructure,' he said.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MRCB bags RM2.94bil contract to build Shah Alam sports complex
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) has secured a contract to develop the Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) worth RM2.94 billion. The letter of acceptance was issued by Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) to Lembaran Prospek Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MRCB Land Sdn Bhd, which in turn is a subsidiary of MRCB. The handover ceremony was witnessed by Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Selangor state secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin. In a statement, MRCB said the project includes the demolition works, which are presently nearing completion and spans a 48-month construction period, with completion targeted for 2029. "The KSSA development represents a bold transformation of Shah Alam into a vibrant, multi-functional urban precinct that reflects the shared vision of the state's leadership and MRCB's expertise in integrated urban developments," it said. The KSSA will feature multi-purpose destination for sports, culture and commerce, including a modern stadium with a retractable pitch, two training fields and upgraded infrastructure. Anchored by a 45,000-capacity stadium with a retractable pitch, the project will integrate community, commerce and infrastructure across a 310,000 square metres of green flora sanctuary. The development will also include a green recreational zone, lifestyle mall, youth entrepreneurship platforms and cultural spaces. There will also be a landscaped botanical garden, jogging and cycling paths and pedestrian-friendly walkways, along with flood mitigation features like retention ponds and wetlands and biodiversity zones. Public amenities will include open community spaces and a Bazarena. The site will benefit from seamless accessibility through its integration with the nearly completed Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line, enhancing connectivity between Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. "With our proven track record in urban regeneration and sustainable infrastructure, we are committed to building more than a stadium, we are creating a living, breathing destination for the people of Selangor," MRCB chairman Datuk Mohamed Nasir Ab Latif said in the statement.
