The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has announced that Johor would co-host the 2027 SEA Games alongside Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak, and Penang.
Its Minister, Hannah Yeoh, however, stated that Johor will only host the football tournament as previously planned, and that the state has the best football infrastructure and pitches in the country.
“The ministry has received confirmation of Johor becoming a co-host of the 2027 SEA Games for football and this is good news.
“If we talk about football infrastructure and fields as well as stadiums (in this country), none can hold a candle to those available in Johor. So, this is an opportunity for us to showcase the football infrastructure available, especially in Johor, to the SEA Games participants,” she reportedly said.
Hannah stated that the ministry has finalised the list of states that will co-host the Games and that no new states would be added to the list and an organising committee meeting will be held in January to discuss the hosting of the 2027 SEA Games.
“At the meeting, we will discuss the types of sports to be contested,” she said.
Previously, the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, agreed to the state co-hosting the football event in the 2027 SEA Games.
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