Kerajaan setuju anjur 1 lagi temasya sukan kebangsaaan

The Malaysian government agreed to approve an additional allocation for a national sports-themed venue as a platform for athletes to close the development gap following the Malaysia Sports Club (Sukma) focus on athletes under 21 years old. The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) announced the approval during the sixth meeting of the Development Kabinet Sports Council (JKPS) on 1 January 2026, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi.

According to KBS, the council also agreed to implement the National Sports Talent Plan (MyTP) to design more tailored, individual, and continuous pathways for talent development. The council discussed expanding participation and talent development opportunities, including the planning and potential collaboration on the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix (GP) Qatar, which is still in the development stage.

The government also focused on strengthening the development of electronic sports (e-sports) athletes by enhancing their training, competition opportunities, and national representation. Additional proposals included establishing a special council to reassess the goals and the Formula One Langkawi (LTdL) Grand Prix's organizational, funding, and revenue aspects, as well as its economic and tourism impacts.

The council also considered designating 20 top-level sports to strengthen the overall national sports development strategy, ensuring systematic planning for athlete development, talent identification, facility provision, coaching development, and resource distribution based on national sports' potential and importance. To encourage student participation in track and field, the council also discussed the need to classify track and field disciplines in schools, considering students' age and physical development, coaching qualifications, competition rules, and injury risk management.

The Development Kabinet Sports Council also examined integrating sports and rowing development within the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) ecosystem, focusing on continuity from school to higher education institutions and beyond to the national level. This includes training, facilities, coaching, and competition aspects through cooperation between MOHE, KBS, and relevant sports bodies.

The council also emphasized reviewing the reward system for winning athletes, including considering additional incentives for international achievements. This approach aims to recognize achievements, increase motivation, and support national athletes.