Selangor’s government will let the Youth and Sports Ministry and the SUKMA Supreme Committee decide on hosting the 2026 Games, prioritising athlete preparation for the 2027 SEA Games.
SELANGOR state government will leave the final decision on hosting the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) entirely to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the event’s Supreme Committee.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that any decision must be made at the central level in line with the existing governance structure, while also ensuring the preparation of athletes for the 2027 SEA Games remains unaffected.
“SUKMA will be decided by the SUKMA Supreme Committee, and it won’t be determined by the state government,” Amirudin told a media conference after a ‘Tautan Muhibah’ event here.
He emphasised that the most important consideration is that athlete preparation for the 2027 SEA Games is not disrupted, as SUKMA serves as a key platform for identifying talent.
Amirudin said he has taken note of all views, including from debates in the State Legislative Assembly, to ensure a balanced and comprehensive final stance is reached.
Financial implications are a crucial consideration, given initial expenses already incurred and the risk of losses if plans are changed at a late stage.
The decision needs to be comprehensive, balancing the desire to save costs with the reality on the ground and the interests of the people, according to the Menteri Besar.
Earlier, the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, suggested postponing the 2026 SUKMA until the West Asia crisis is over and the Shah Alam Stadium reconstruction is fully completed.
The 2026 Selangor SUKMA is currently scheduled to be held from August 15 to 24.
Meanwhile, MBI Selangor Group CEO Datuk Saipolyazan M. Yusop reported that the Shah Alam Sports Complex project has achieved 8.2% progress, with initial site works underway.
He stated that piling works are expected to begin in May or June, with the stadium slated for completion in May 2028.
In a separate development, Amirudin said the state government continues to focus on flood management, which has shown significant improvement following recent mitigation measures.
Cooperation with Dutch water management experts will continue in May, and joint efforts with the federal Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will be strengthened to address flood issues more comprehensively.
