KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic House will be the crowning glory of the Kuala Lumpur Sports City in Bukit Jalil.
Designed and developed by Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), the master developer of the Kuala Lumpur Sports Complex, the Olympic House will span 5.38 acres with a gross floor area of 140,973 square feet.
The new headquarters will bring together 58 national sports associations (NSAs) under one roof to foster closer collaboration and enhance governance in sports management.
The purpose-built facility will feature modern amenities including an auditorium, resource centre, gymnasium, museum, gallery, cafe, surau, and more.
Youth and Sports minister Hannah Yeoh said that the Olympic House completes the KL Sports City.
“We want KL Sports City to be a hub for all things related to sport. This area is frequented by many young people, especially women and sports enthusiasts, so the presence of the Olympic House completes KL Sports City,” said Yeoh after completing the groundbreaking ceremony in Bukit Jalil, on Thursday.
“We already have Malaysia’s first women’s clinic for athletes, a childcare centre for female athletes and coaches, and now the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM) also has a space here at KL Sports City.
“We have upgraded the Putra Stadium to accommodate more sports. And now, with the Olympic House, I believe that the national sports associations and affiliated bodies will have a base to work closely with the wider sports community here.
“My hope is that the gallery under OCM becomes a draw for the public – especially those waiting around for concerts. Thousands gather here for hours with nothing to do. With a gallery or a sports museum, they can learn about our sporting history and heroes.
“I’m seeking the cooperation of the Kuala Lumpur mayor to ensure the smooth development of the Olympic House. By the time the 2027 Sea Games come around, we want certain sections of the project ready for launch.”
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