Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian government has rejected the opportunity to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Youth and Sports Ministry announced today.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games if the event is to be financed by taxpayers’ money, says youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh.

PETALING JAYA: Two former sporting greats have voiced opposition to Malaysia hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, cautioning the government of its potential financial and economic repercussions.

Kuala Lumpur: Commonwealth Games chiefs praised Malaysia’s “fantastic track record” after the country said it had been offered £100 million (RM600.3 million) to host the 2026 edition.

PETALING JAYA: Sports commissioner Suhardi Alias has criticised an audacious proposal for Malaysia to rescue the Commonwealth Games by hosting the 2026 edition at short notice.