MELAKA, Nov 25 — There is no cost involved in restoring the pitch of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, which was damaged after the Coldplay concert on Wednesday (November 22), said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.
This is because of a nursery site near the stadium with Zeon Zoysia grass, which can be immediately replaced if the pitch surface is damaged.
“So, when repairs (of the pitch) have to be done, it does not involve costs because the nursery site already exists.
“So do not worry, Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) will ensure the pitch is ready for upcoming matches,” she told the press during the Programme for Train-the-Trainee for Clinical Directors and Healthy Athletes today.
Prior to this, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club owner Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who donated Zeon Zoysia grass for use at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, uploaded pictures of the pitch’s condition, which appeared damaged at several parts on his Instagram Story.
Although His Royal Highness uploaded the pictures without any captions, social media users expressed frustration and dissatisfaction upon seeing the condition of the pitch.
On Wednesday, approximately 85,000 fans flooded the Bukit Jalil National Stadium to witness the concert by Coldplay.
Previously, the stadium pitch’s condition became a discussion topic among the public due to unsatisfactory conditions during the opening match of the 2023 Merdeka Football tournament between Malaysia and India last month.
— Bernama
