Malaysia’s famous Shah Alam Stadium, which once held 80,000 people, has been demolished due to safety concerns and years of poor maintenance.
One of the largest stadiums in the world, the stadium was declared unsafe in 2020 and its demolition began in July 2024. Its complete demolition is expected by May 2025.
The stadium hosted major events such as the 2017 SEA Games and concerts by Bon Jovi, Deep Purple and Maroon 5, but will now be replaced by the Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA). The new stadium with a capacity of 35,000 to 45,000 will focus mainly on football matches. The KSSA project is expected to be completed by 2029.
The Shah Alam Stadium had been an important part of Malaysia’s sports and entertainment history since its opening, but suffered from prolonged neglect and was eventually closed and demolished.