Sarawak Intensifies Preparations Ahead Of SEA Games 2027
KUCHING: Sarawak is intensifying its efforts and preparations to ensure the successful hosting of the SEA Games 2027 under the Sarawak Cluster.
Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a comprehensive governance framework has been established under the Local Organising Committee SEA Games 2027, supported by the Jawatankuasa Kerja Penganjuran SEA Games 2027 Sarawak Cluster to coordinate all operational and implementation matters.
A total of 22 working committees have been formed to oversee key operational areas including technical management, infrastructure, accommodation, transportation, medical services, security, media and volunteer coordination.
Besides, he stated that Sarawak will also host the Official Opening Ceremony of SEA Games 2027 on 18 September 2027 at the Sarawak Stadium, while being entrusted to organise 17 out of the 38 sports contested including aquatics, e-sports, golf, tennis, lawn bowls, muay thai, cricket, taekwondo and wushu.
To support the hosting requirements, upgrading works involving 11 SEA Games facilities have been approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan and are currently progressing according to schedule.
“The facilities include the Sarawak Stadium, Stadium Perpaduan, Lawn Bowl Arena, Wushu Training Centre, Sarawak Lawn Tennis Centre, Sarawak Shooting Range, Sarawak Squash Centre, Cricket and Rugby Ground, Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre, Sarawak Archery Centre and the Sarawak Petanque Centre.
“The upgrading project for the Sarawak Stadium is expected to be completed by 29 January 2027, while refurbishment works for the remaining facilities are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026, with all venues targeted to be fully operational by the first and second quarters of 2027,” he added.
He said this when delivering his winding-up speech during the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Tuesday.
With an estimated allocation of RM636.5 million from the state coffers, he said the Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring all preparations are implemented smoothly, professionally and according to schedule while expressing confidence that SEA Games 2027 will be successfully delivered as a prestigious and memorable sporting event. -UKASnews
