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Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium
Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Stadium Paroi, STAR
The western façade of the stadium, which also includes its grandstand.
Map
LocationParoi, Seremban, Malaysia
OwnerNegeri Sembilan State Government
Capacity45,000[1]
Record attendance43,500 (Negeri Sembilan vs T-Team), 2011 Malaysian Cup semi-final second leg
Field size120m x 70m
SurfaceGrass pitch
Track
Construction
Opened1992
Renovated2004
Tenants
Negeri Sembilan
KSR SAINS F.C. (2018–present)
Syria national football team (due to Syrian Civil War)
Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium interior

The Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium (STAR; Malay: Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman), also known by its informal name Stadium Paroi and nickname The STAR of Paroi, is a multi-purpose stadium in Paroi, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Inaugurated in 1992, the stadium initially holds a capacity of 20,000 people. In 2004, the capacity of stadium had been upgraded to 45,000 people for the hosting of the 2004 Sukma Games. It is currently home of Negeri Sembilan Football association. The stadium is named in honor of Tuanku Abdul Rahman ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad, the eighth Yamtuan Besar of Seri Menanti, the second Yamtuan Besar of modern-day Negeri Sembilan and the first Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.

See also

References

  1. ^ Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium; mpsns.gov.my, Retrieved 5 October 2017
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20140327083902/http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/malaysia.shtml
  • "Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman". Virtual Malaysia. Retrieved 20 March 2011.