PETALING JAYA: Sarawak has conveyed to the federal authorities its curiosity in both hosting or co-hosting the thirty fourth SEA Games, scheduled to be held in Malaysia in 2027, says a state minister.
Sarawak tourism, artistic trade and performing arts minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah mentioned he was assured in his state’s potential to host the regional sporting occasion.
“Sarawak has indicated to the youth and sports activities ministry its curiosity. (We have) all of the services for hosting an occasion of this magnitude,” he informed eNM.
Last Monday, the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) mentioned it would submit a decision for the federal government to proceed with plans to carry the multi-sport occasion in three years’ time.
OCM president Norza Zakaria mentioned the decision, endorsed by a number of main sports activities stakeholders, was drawn up following considerations that Putrajaya could decline to behave as host after having turned down a suggestion to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Malaysia was awarded hosting rights for the 2027 SEA Games two years in the past after Brunei withdrew.
In October final yr, Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg mentioned the federal youth and sports activities ministry informed the state authorities to be alert to the opportunity of taking part in host to the SEA Games.
Meanwhile, Sarawak is ready to host the Malaysia Games (Sukma) from Aug 17 to 24 this yr at a price of almost RM300 million, with athletes from throughout the nation competing in 488 occasions in 37 completely different sports activities.
The state, which is hosting the biennial video games for the third time, plans to distribute the occasions amongst all its 9 districts.
