Thumbs up from many as Malaysia make strong stand on Games’ host job


Grand occasion: The colourful opening ceremony of the 1998 Commonwealth Games hosted by Malaysia.

PETALING JAYA: We respect the decision.

That was the consensus of the majority in the Malaysian sports fraternity after the government announced that they have declined the offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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