{
  "id": 15070507,
  "title": "TPCA looks to build a new home for sport, culture and community",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tpca-looks-to-build-a-new-home-for-sport-culture-and-community",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/17/tpca-looks-to-build-a-new-home-for-sport-culture-and-community"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tamilian Physical Cultural Association (TPCA) has been a cornerstone of sport, culture, and community life for over a century. Originally established in 1914, TPCA built its first stadium in 1953, which could accommodate up to 7,000 spectators and was one of the earliest privately owned stadiums in the country. However, in 1982, the association was forced to vacate the site following a government acquisition, despite receiving RM1.36 million. This historic stadium, known as Stadium Raja Muda, is now called Stadium Raja Muda. For decades, TPCA has operated from a makeshift tent at Saujana Impian, hosting activities such as pickleball, netball, football, hockey, and cricket. Recently, the association has set its sights on building a permanent clubhouse at its Kajang location, estimated to cost RM2.1 million. Organizing committee secretary Vivehananthan Vairakkannu revealed that the fundraising dinner on December 12 at Fui Chuai Restaurant in Sungai Chua aims to raise the necessary funds. Vivehananthan emphasizes that the project symbolizes more than a mere building, as it represents an investment in continuity and excellence in sports and youth talent. The redevelopment will also provide infrastructure, equipment, mentorship, and space for arts, music, vernacular-language classes, and cultural celebrations.",
  "summary": "The century-old association is raising funds for a clubhouse it hopes will nurture athletes and bring generations together.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "TPCA looks to build a new home for sport, culture and community",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tpca-looks-to-build-a-new-home-for-sport-culture-and-community-15070882",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}