General : Amirudin Denies Viral Poster On Special Holiday For Selangor's Sukma Victory, Announcement Will Be Made At Closing Ceremony
SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied the authenticity of a viral poster announcing a special public holiday to mark the state’s victory at the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA).
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.
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