Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Amirudin denies fake poster on Selangor's Sukma holiday

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied a viral poster claiming a special public holiday will be declared following the state’s 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) victory.

Amirudin denies fake poster on Selangor's Sukma holiday

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has firmly denied a viral poster claiming that a special public holiday will be declared following the state's 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) victory. The Selangor government has stated that any official announcement regarding a potential public holiday would be made during the Sukma closing ceremony on August 24 at Aneka Walk, Section 14.

The current reports indicate that statements circulating on social media are entirely false, and the public is urged to remain patient until an official announcement is made. State Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi had previously suggested that the government would consider declaring a special public holiday if Selangor won the overall title, but this decision would only be confirmed after the final medal tally.

Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Also reported by 1 other outlet

Read the original at nst.com.my →

More in World

EDITION 1142 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 24 – 30 AUGUST 2026

The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor. The front-page feature news that a temporary third lane has been suggested as a…

  • Proposed temporary third lane to alleviate N-332 traffic congestion in Torrevieja
  • Wastewater observed flowing into sea at Cala La Mosca, Orihuela Costa
  • Young Venezuelan footballers deceived into paying for Alicante club opportunities

More from Sunday 23 August →