KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry confirms that Johor, along with Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak and Penang, will co-host the 2027 SEA Games.
However, its minister Hannah Yeoh said that Johor will only host the football events, as previously agreed.
She also said that Johor possesses 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.
"In terms of football infrastructure and stadiums, none can compare to those available in Johor.
"This is an opportunity for us to showcase the football infrastructure available, especially in Johor, to the SEA Games participants," she told reporters on Saturday (Dec 7) after attending the KBS Myladies Esports programme.
Previously, Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail had given his consent to the state co-hosting the football event at the 2027 SEA Games.
Yeoh further revealed that the ministry 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 is scheduled for January 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, Hannah expressed her support for the KBS Myladies Esports programme, which is set to be a platform to unearth e-sports talent among women.
She hopes that the hosting of the programme can narrow the vast gap that currently exists between male and female e-sports athletes.
"The ministry will continue to support such development programmes to unearth new talent in the e-sports arena," she said. – Bernama
