Prep work begins: Sarawak launches committee structure for 2027 SEA Games

Abdul Karim (second right) and others during the meeting for the 2027 SEA Games in Kuching on Nov 28, 2025. Photo: Ukas

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Nov 29: Sarawak held its first meeting of the 2027 SEA Games Organising Committee, in the State’s preparations to co-host the prestigious sporting event, to establish the main committee and 22 working committees under Sarawak’s Local Organising Committee (LOC).

According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the meeting, held on Friday (Nov 28), was chaired by Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

The formation of these committees involves participation from various federal and State government agencies, along with the appointment of liaison officers to ensure more effective communication and coordination among all parties.

Discussions also covered phase-based planning for operational tasks, which includes defining the roles of the organising committee secretariat, accommodation committee, and sports and technical committee, as well as the establishment of secretariats at every committee level to ensure that preparations proceed smoothly and in an organised manner.

Sarawak will co-host the 2027 edition of the SEA Games with Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Penang, featuring 37 sports.

Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (Youth and Sports Development), Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu; Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development), Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat; permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datu Sherrina Hussaini; permanent secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Morshidi Fredrick; director of the Protocol, Ceremony and Event Management Unit, Datu Hamdan Sharbini; acting chief executive officer of the Sarawak Sports Corporation and director of the Sarawak Sports Council, Khairul Nizam Morshidi, and members of the 2027 SEA Games working committee. — DayakDaily