KUALA LUMPUR: Johor is ready and has no problem hosting the next Malaysia Games (Sukma) in 2024, said its chef de mission Datuk Mohd Najib Samuri.
He said that based on the decision made in the previous Sukma Supreme Council meeting, which consisted of representatives from all 14 states, Johor had been selected to host the 2024 edition, after the state was unable to host the 2020 edition following the COVID-19 pandemic.
"However, the decision is not yet official until it is decided at the next meeting. In terms of infrastructure and all preparations, Johor has been ready since 2020 to host Sukma," he said when contacted today.
He said that for now, the southern state contingent is more focused on achieving the title of overall champion for the first time when leading the list of the 20th Sukma medal collection so far.
"We have never emerged as champions, so if we manage to emerge as champions for the first time, the aura may be different and I think we will be more enthusiastic to organise the next edition," he explained.
The ongoing 20th edition of Sukma is organised by National Sports Council (NSC), from Sept 16 to 24, in the Klang Valley.
Meanwhile, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said NSC through the Supreme Council of Sukma will decide the next host, including the possibility of it being held in Kuala Lumpur for the second time in a row.
He believes that no matter where it will be organised, the biennial games will certainly run as a continuous effort by the federal government to ensure that the development of sports, infrastructure and sports facilities in all states are at an international level.
"Of course, Johor is on the list, so there is a chance (for the state) to be the host and no one will decline hosting (this sporting event)," he said when met by reporters at the 20th Sukma dinner yesterday.
"Thus far, only Kelantan has never hosted (Sukma) and Insya-Allah they will host the Games in 2026 and the federal government is working to prepare sports facilities such as a big stadium in Bukit Merbau and around the city of Kota Bharu," he explained.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Tue Sep 20 2022
![Johor ready to host Sukma 2024 - CDM Johor ready to host Sukma 2024 - CDM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663662074_TBNAJIBSAMURI.jpg)
chef de mission Datuk Mohd Najib Samuri said Johor is ready and has no problem hosting the next Malaysia Games (Sukma) in 2024. - Facebook/Najib Samuri
![Malaysia sokong keputusan Qatar selesai krisis kemanusiaan yang teruk di Gaza - PM Malaysia sokong keputusan Qatar selesai krisis kemanusiaan yang teruk di Gaza - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51723990393_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia sokong keputusan Qatar selesai krisis kemanusiaan yang teruk di Gaza - PM
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata Malaysia menyokong penuh keputusan Qatar untuk mengutamakan penyelesaian krisis kemanusiaan yang teruk di Gaza.
![SUKMA 2024: Wakil Sarawak Anson, Mirabel juara kejohanan golf SUKMA 2024: Wakil Sarawak Anson, Mirabel juara kejohanan golf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723989498_SUKMA.jpg)
SUKMA 2024: Wakil Sarawak Anson, Mirabel juara kejohanan golf
Anson Yeo Boon Xiang dan Mirabel Ting masing-masing dinobatkan juara bagi kategori lelaki dan wanita pada kejohanan golf SUKMA 2024.
![SUKMA 2024: Eidelweiss juara dalam kesakitan SUKMA 2024: Eidelweiss juara dalam kesakitan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723989363_Atletkarate.jpg)
SUKMA 2024: Eidelweiss juara dalam kesakitan
Atlet tuan rumah Eidelweiss Franzel Francey Sami memahat sejarah baharu sukan karate Sarawak apabila meraih pingat emas acara Kumite wanita lebih 68 kilogram (kg) Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) 2024 hari ini.
![SUKMA 2024: Joey Tan pertahan emas recurve wanita SUKMA 2024: Joey Tan pertahan emas recurve wanita](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723988800_JoeyTanXing.jpg)
SUKMA 2024: Joey Tan pertahan emas recurve wanita
Atlet memanah Sarawak Joey Tan Xing Lei berjaya mempertahankan pingat emas acara 70-meter recurve individu wanita Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) 2024 hari ini.
![Pemerkasaan komuniti, kebersihan setempat, amalan ‘zero waste’ antara fokus Datuk Bandar KL Pemerkasaan komuniti, kebersihan setempat, amalan ‘zero waste’ antara fokus Datuk Bandar KL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723986232_MaimunahDatukBand.jpg)
Pemerkasaan komuniti, kebersihan setempat, amalan ‘zero waste’ antara fokus Datuk Bandar KL
Proses memperkasakan komuniti memerlukan kerjasama daripada semua pihak dan pendekatan top-down dan bottom-up.
![Isu 3R: Polis panggil Muhyiddin beri keterangan Selasa ini Isu 3R: Polis panggil Muhyiddin beri keterangan Selasa ini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721121786_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Isu 3R: Polis panggil Muhyiddin beri keterangan Selasa ini
Ketua Polis Negara Tan Sri Razarudin Husain berkata setakat ini pihaknya sudah menerima 29 laporan daripada pelbagai pihak berhubung perkara itu.
AWANI 7:45 [18/08/2024] - Polis tahan seorang lelaki | KKM tingkat pemantauan | Pertemuan buka lembaran baharu | Derita sampai sekarang
#AWANI745 malam ini bersama Syaff Shukri;
1. Nuraina ... kanak-kanak Orang Asli sah dibunuh, dirogol
2. WHO isytihar kecemasan kesihatan, KKM tingkat pemantauan pintu masuk negara
3. Tujuh MOU, bakal ditandatangani, lawatan PM ke India
4. Tragedi kepala air di Yan ... tiga tahun berlalu .... orang kampung kembali bangkit
1. Nuraina ... kanak-kanak Orang Asli sah dibunuh, dirogol
2. WHO isytihar kecemasan kesihatan, KKM tingkat pemantauan pintu masuk negara
3. Tujuh MOU, bakal ditandatangani, lawatan PM ke India
4. Tragedi kepala air di Yan ... tiga tahun berlalu .... orang kampung kembali bangkit
![Pengarah Media dan Komunikasi Strategik PMO meninggal dunia Pengarah Media dan Komunikasi Strategik PMO meninggal dunia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723986430_rozaidabdulrahman.jpg)
Pengarah Media dan Komunikasi Strategik PMO meninggal dunia
Pengarah Media dan Komunikasi Strategik Pejabat Perdana Menteri (PMO) Rozaid Abdul Rahman meninggal dunia pada Ahad.
![Wilayah Persekutuan raih pingat emas, perak gimrama all-around individu Wilayah Persekutuan raih pingat emas, perak gimrama all-around individu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723985374_CassidyTanJiaXin.jpg)
Wilayah Persekutuan raih pingat emas, perak gimrama all-around individu
Gimnas Wilayah Persekutuan mendominasi acara gimrama dengan meraih pingat emas dan perak dalam acara all-around individu pada SUKMA 2024.
![SUKMA 2024: Sayyeda Khadeeja kental bidik dua emas dalam 'kesakitan' SUKMA 2024: Sayyeda Khadeeja kental bidik dua emas dalam 'kesakitan'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723985083_SayyedaKhadeeja.jpg)
SUKMA 2024: Sayyeda Khadeeja kental bidik dua emas dalam 'kesakitan'
Sayyeda Khadeeja dari Pahang, mempamerkan semangat juang tinggi untuk membidik 16 mata dalam acara berlangsung di Lapang Sasar Sarawak.