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The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Najwan wants Selangor Sukma next year to be fun for everyone
The Selangor state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi and Selangor Sukma sectariat chief operating officer Venu Ramadass. - Bernama SHAH ALAM: Selangor are leaving no stone unturned in their preparation for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in August next year. The Selangor state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi is pleased with the progress of work for the Games, which is returning to Selangor after 25 years. "We are looking forward to hosting the Games. We want to bring back the original objective of the Games by producing talents for the country," said Najwan, who is also the chairman of the Sukma executive committee. "We want the Games to be a good experience for every state." Najwan reported that readiness has reached about 40 per cent, with the main focus on upgrading existing facilities and venues. Venues currently undergoing upgrades include the Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre in Shah Alam, the Subang Shooting Range, and the Pandamaran Hockey Stadium in Klang. The total cost of hosting Sukma is estimated at RM200 million, involving 27 sports. Najwan, who is also chairman of the Sukma executive committee, said five additional sports will be finalised after the supreme committee meeting, which will be chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh next month. He said the selection will be made fairly, taking into account the capabilities of all states to field teams. Those shortlisted are e-sports, boxing, chess, cricket, softball, kabaddi and silambam. Najwan said pickleball and Chinese chess (xiangqi) are being considered as demonstration sports. - Bernama
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sepang International Circuit to host 2026 Malaysia Games opening ceremony
The 2026 Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) opening ceremony will be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), marking the first time in history the event will be staged outside a stadium. SIC will also feature in the road cycling events, serving as either the start or finish line. Track cycling events will take place at the Nilai Velodrome in Negeri Sembilan. Selangor Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the idea to hold the opening ceremony at SIC was aimed at creating something different. The inspiration came partly from the Paris Olympics, which held its opening ceremony on the Seine River. Mohd Najwan, who met senior editors and journalists in Setia Alam, Selangor, this afternoon, also revealed that the organising committee has approved upgrades to aquatics, shooting, and archery venues across the state, as well as to the Pandamaran and Petaling Jaya City Council hockey stadiums. ADVERTISEMENT No new stadiums will be built for the 2026 Sukma, which Selangor aims to organise within a budget of approximately RM200 million. 'As the main stadium at the Shah Alam Sports Complex will only be ready in 2027, we decided to create something different and memorable for the 2026 Sukma opening ceremony,' said Mohd Najwan. 'We saw how unique the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was, and we plan to deliver something just as exciting to showcase the state's uniqueness. 'Sepang International Circuit would be perfect. I can't reveal the plans yet, but we have more than a year to prepare. We don't want a clichéd opening ceremony.' Mohd Najwan added that the exact date of the 2026 Sukma will be announced by Aug 15, when the Sukma Supreme Council is also expected to unveil the complete list of sports. There will be 28 core sports, along with five optional ones. ADVERTISEMENT Among the sports under consideration are chess, Chinese chess, boxing, silambam, kabaddi, Muay Thai, cricket, softball, pickleball, and e-sports. Joining Mohd Najwan in the media engagement were two officials from the organising committee – Venu Ramadass (deputy chief executive officer-cum-chief operating officer) and Selangor Sports Council executive director Mohamad Nizam Marjugi – who also shared the state's vision for the Games.
The Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Selangor Youth Day celebration to be held at Klang mall for added accessibility
This year's state-level National Youth Day celebration will be held on May 17 and 18 at KSL Esplanade Mall in Klang. Selangor youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi also announced this year's theme as 'Yakin Boleh' (confident and capable).
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Selangor targets 70,000 visitors for Youth Day celebration
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is optimistic of attracting 70,000 visitors, particularly youths, to the state-level National Youth Day (HBN) 2025 celebration scheduled for May. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the two-day celebration from May 17, adopting a festival concept at KSL Esplanade Mall in Klang, promised a unique experience. He said to enliven the HBN festivities, district-level programmes would be held simultaneously across nine districts in Selangor on May 15. 'Carrying the theme 'Yakin Boleh' (Believe We Can), the HBN celebration begins at the district level before culminating in a festival-style event on May 17 and 18 at KSL Esplanade Mall, Klang. 'This year's highlights include 13 main segments for visitors, such as food and beverage, fashion, sports, and career carnivals,' he told a press conference here today. Mohd Najwan said Klang was chosen as this year's host for the Selangor-level HBN celebration. 'The celebration will be officiated by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who will also present the Selangor-level National Premier Youth Award (APBN),' he added.
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Selangor Targets 70,000 Visitors For Youth Day Celebration
SHAH ALAM, April 29 (Bernama) – The Selangor government is optimistic of attracting 70,000 visitors, particularly youths, to the state-level National Youth Day (HBN) 2025 celebration scheduled for May. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the two-day celebration from May 17, adopting a festival concept at KSL Esplanade Mall in Klang, promised a unique experience. He said to enliven the HBN festivities, district-level programmes would be held simultaneously across nine districts in Selangor on May 15.
