What they say on social media

Iesham88

Finally, #TolakKomanwel became a reality. The finances are not strong and this rejection is indeed appropriate.

Kuma Kukuma

Good decision. Apart from financial status, even being given £100mil (RM603mil) by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), it’s not an easy task. Getting venues and facilities ready in two years is already a hard job.

Meor Sha’azizi Meor Sha’ari

This game is irrelevant now. We are no more under the British, even Australia is not interested.

Woon Chee Keong Good decision. Commonwealth Games is a game that no one bothers. Asian Games are a better choice but not now when we are not financially strong.

Ivan Teoh

Wise decision, focus on spending money to improve the overall welfare of the people should be the main priority.

Tommy LowGood. Always felt hosting these sorts of Games doesn’t bring the necessary return as expected. Better to host concerts.

Hazique Khairi Haziquek Good decision. We need to focus on our economy first, maybe in the good times we can manage to host the Asian Games soon because we didn’t have a chance to host it.

Noonsod Rawaulam I’m grateful, at least this time people’s voice was heard.

Abdul Rah-Shid

I find Malaysia’s decision to decline the offer to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 both shocking and deeply disappointing.

This was a golden opportunity for us to showcase our country on the world stage, bring economic benefits, and unite our communities through the power of sport. It’s frustrating to see such a chance slip through our fingers due to (reasons, if known).

We must demand better foresight and ambition from our decision-makers. #CommonwealthGames2026”

Zarah MY Okay, so now the government can help develop local talent in Malaysian sports since there won’t be any expenditure on the Commonwealth Games.