SHAH ALAM, April 20 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has proposed postponing the hosting of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor.
Citing the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the high financial burden involved. His Royal Highness said the multi-sport event.
Scheduled from August 15 to 24, should be deferred until global conditions stabilise and the Shah Alam Stadium project is fully completed.
Speaking at the opening of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly session, the Sultan also decreed the cancellation of the annual Sultan of Selangor Cup football match.
Between Selangor and Singapore for 2026. He noted that current economic challenges make large-scale sporting events less suitable at this time.
However, he proposed replacing it with a youth-focused initiative — a school-level football tournament involving under-15 players across districts.
To nurture grassroots talent and promote sporting values. The Sultan was accompanied by Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah, and Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
