BANGKOK – The Malaysian delegation continued its benchmarking programme in Thailand today, visiting several competition venues in Bangkok to assess preparations for the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
The visit was coordinated by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and involved representatives from the Olympic Council of Malaysia (MOM), the Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC), and delegations from Sarawak, Johor, and Penang.
The focus was on evaluating facility standards, tournament management, and venue suitability ahead of the regional sporting event.
Delegates were divided into sports clusters to conduct detailed inspections. The Sarawak group reviewed venues for aquatics at the SAT Swimming Pool, archery at Football Field 1, and shooting at the SAT Shooting Range. They also visited the Sea Sports Centre to examine the workspace of the Thailand SEA Games 2025 Secretariat.
The Sarawak delegation was led by Datu Hii Chang Kee, Deputy State Secretary (Operations). He was joined by Morshidi Frederick, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak; Nur Alina Abdullah @ Colliner Gohe, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing; Khairul Nizam Morshidi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak Sports Corporation and Director of the Sarawak State Sports Council; as well as representatives from Sarawak’s implementing committees for the SEA Games 2027, which Sarawak will co-host.
Meanwhile, the Johor delegation inspected the football facilities at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bang Kapi.
They also travelled to Bang Bo to review equestrian and polo competition facilities at VS Sports Club, focusing on field operations and readiness.
The benchmarking exercise forms part of Malaysia’s broader preparations for hosting the 2027 SEA Games, with Sarawak, Johor, and Penang playing key roles.
By observing Thailand’s organisational strategies and venue standards, Malaysia aims to strengthen its own planning and ensure smooth delivery of the Games in two years’ time.
The ongoing visits underscore Malaysia’s commitment to learning from Thailand’s experience as a seasoned SEA Games host, while also ensuring that future events meet international standards and provide athletes with world-class facilities.
