KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — The Youth and Sports Ministry(KBS) has confirmed that Johor will co-host the 2027 SEA Games with Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, and Penang, said its minister Hannah Yeoh.
However, Johor will only host the football event as agreed earlier, since it has the best football infrastructure and pitches in the country.
“The ministry has received confirmation of Johor becoming a co-host of the 2027 SEA Games for football and this is good news.
“If we talk about football infrastructure and fields as well as stadiums (in this country), none can hold a candle to those available in Johor. So, this is an opportunity for us to showcase the football infrastructure available, especially in Johor, to the SEA Games participants,” she told the press after attending the KBS Myladies Esports programme today.
Previously, the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail had consented to the state co-hosting the Games’ football event.
Meanwhile, Yeoh said that KBS has finalised the list of states that will be co-hosting the Games, and there will be no more additions to the list.
An organising committee meeting will be held next month to discuss matters related to the hosting of the 2027 SEA Games.
“At the meeting, we will discuss the types of sports to be contested,” she said.
In another development, Yeoh expressed support for the KBS Myladies Esports programme, which is set to be a platform to unearth e-sports talent among women.
She hopes the programme can narrow the huge gap that currently exists between men and women e-sports athletes.
“The ministry will continue to support such development programmes to unearth new talent in the e-sports arena,” Yeoh said.
— Bernama
