JOHOR BARU: The RM31 million Arena Emas, a venue for next year's Malaysia Games, got the thumbs up from Deputy Sports Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal today.
Located 18km from Johor Baru, Arena Emas will host archery, petanque, lawn bowl and squash.
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal commended Johor for its ability in building state-of-the-art facilities that can accommodate four different events at the Arena Emas.
He was also pleased with the state's Malaysia Games preparation, which is in full swing despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This shows that the state of Johor is really ready to host the Malaysian Games next year. In fact, all these modern and sophisticated facilities can also be used for international sporting events," said Wan Ahmad while visiting Arena Emas.
Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ), through its subsidiary KPRJ Builders Sdn Bhd, is developing Arena Emas in an area of 18.31 acres.
Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman, the Chief Executive Officer of KPRJ, said the Taman Impian Emas campground and recreation site also provide sports facilities for archery, petanque, bowling and squash.
"We at KPRJ are not only involved in the construction of Arena Emas but are also tasked to develop venues such as the Athletics Stadium, Rugby, Shooting Range in Mount Austin, Velodrome Johor and BMX track in Iskandar Puteri, three football fields at the Iskandar Puteri City Council Football Square and also the sailing facilities in Desaru, Kota Tinggi," he said.