{
  "id": 13341718,
  "title": "MASOC vows prudent spending of RM240mil for 2027 Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/masoc-vows-prudent-spending-of-rm240mil-for-2027-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T06:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/10/1552305/masoc-vows-prudent-spending-rm240mil-2027-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) has pledged to spend the RM240 million allocated for the 2027 SEA Games and Asean Para Games prudently. The preparations for the events will be guided by careful planning and responsible use of public funds. MASOC 2027 secretariat chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Rashid Yaakub expressed gratitude to the government for considering the requirements put forward by the organising committee, stating that the funding provided confidence to continue preparations in a more organised and focused manner. Abdul Rashid emphasized that hosting the two events is not just about winning medals or providing competition venues, but also demonstrating Malaysia's ability to manage international sporting events professionally, efficiently, and effectively. The government's commitment has boosted morale across the national sports ecosystem, including athletes, coaches, sports associations, organising personnel, and volunteers. The SEA Games is scheduled to take place from Sept 18-29, 2027, in multiple locations, while the Asean Para Games will be held in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 17-23.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}