{
  "id": 16300891,
  "title": "Shah Alam sports project stays on track ahead of SEA Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/shah-alam-sports-project-stays-on-track-ahead-of-sea-games",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:51:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1562560/shah-alam-sports-project-stays-track-ahead-sea-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Shah Alam Stadium redevelopment project, aimed at transforming the iconic ground into the Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA), continues to progress as scheduled, with Selangor eagerly awaiting Malaysia's hosting of the SEA Games. The Red Giants, the long-term tenants of the site, are closely monitoring the multi-billion-ringgit transformation. State investment arm Menteri Besar Selangor (MBI) is leading the redevelopment alongside main developer Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB). MBI's CEO, Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon, confirmed that the project is on track, though he lacked specific details. He expressed confidence in the successful completion of the project by the state government. The original Shah Alam Stadium, which hosted the Red Giants since its opening in 1994, fell into disrepair, leading to its demolition in mid-2024. Under the masterplan by global architects Populous, the new KSSA will boast a smaller, acoustically optimized 45,000-seat covered arena with transparent, double-layered ETFE roof technology and cooling systems. The development, structured in three phases, aims to be completed by late 2027 for Phase 1, followed by further phases through 2029. These will introduce a youth and sports wing, indoor theatre, retail spaces, and an integrated transport terminal and hotel. The project's timeline holds national significance as Malaysia prepares to host the 34th SEA Games. Johan emphasized the importance of a world-class facility in enhancing football's commercial potential and professional image, which could attract more sponsors and demonstrate the club's long-term vision.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The redevelopment of the iconic Shah Alam Stadium into the state-of-the-art Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) remains on schedule, as Selangor eagerly anticipates Malaysia’s hosting of the SEA Games.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Dented car? EON’s new Shah Alam hub has four spray booths ready",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/dented-car-eons-new-shah-alam-hub-has-four-spray-booths-ready",
        "published": "2026-10-24T05:55:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}