Sarawak ready to host Sukma next year, says Abang Jo

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (centre) presenting a state government incentive of RM8,000 to power lifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin for his gold medal performance at last year's Commonwealth Games.

KUCHING: Sarawak is prepared to host the next Malaysia Games (Sukma) in 2024 if no other state wants to organise it, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Sarawak Premier said he was informed by state Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah that other states had indicated they were unwilling to host the Games during a meeting of all Youth and Sports exco members last month.