Selangor may declare public holiday if Sukma hosts finish on top

Selangor may declare a special public holiday if the state emerges as overall champions of the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma), according to Najwan Halimi, chairman of the Selangor Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee. The proposal will be finalized after the final medal tally is confirmed on Monday. The committee aims to surpass the 80 gold medals target set by Selangor in 1998, when the state hosted Sukma and became overall champions.

Currently, Selangor has secured 80 gold medals, with the final 90 still up for grabs. Najwan emphasized that Selangor needs to remain focused and fight for every remaining gold medal, as the states behind them have around 40 gold medals. If these states manage to win 90, they could potentially overtake Selangor. The committee also announced incentives for medal-winning athletes, which will be distributed after the Games conclude.

Sukma Selangor started on August 15 and will end on Monday, with the closing ceremony at Aneka Walk in Section 14. Notable attendees include Selangor Crown Prince Tengku Amir Shah and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Para Sukma Games will be held from September 5-14.