KUCHING, May 12: It’s official, Malaysia will be hosting the 34th South East Asian Games in 2027.
Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, said Malaysia the decision was agreed unanimously at the South East Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) Council meeting held on Thursday (May 12), following the withdrawal of Brunei who was suppose to host the 2027 games.
“We would like to thank the SEAGF Council for the trust and belief in OCM to host the SEA Games.
“The OCM will make an appointment to inform Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, and Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu officially upon return to Malaysia,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Malaysia had previously organised the biennial Games six times in 1965, 1971, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2017. – TVS
