SHAH ALAM, Nov 14 — Selangor’s athlete development efforts will continue next year under various programmes, including the Selangor Games (SUKSES), even if there wasn’t a specific allocation for the sector under the 2027 Selangor Budget, said state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi.
He said the focus is on identifying new talent ahead of the Malaysian Games (SUKMA) in Kelantan in 2028.
He added that SUKSES will involve Selangor’s nine districts and open doors for more athletes to rise to greater heights.
“There has been no specific announcement for sports but there are allocations for development programmes in Selangor. This year we’re done with SUKMA and next year will focus on athlete development,” he said when met by Media Selangor yesterday, when asked to comment on yesterday’s 2027 Selangor Budget tabling by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
In a related development, Najwan said the Kita Selangor laptop aid under the state budget will be helpful for youth, especially those from less privileged families.
He added that laptops are a necessity for learning at all levels, and will help students adapt to technological advancements including AI.
“This effort is in line with the state government’s aspiration to make education a priority and … enculturate technology, especially AI.
“Eligibility (criteria) will be refined later but they will focus on low-income groups,” he explained.
Amirudin announced the state will distribute 8,400 laptops to underprivileged recipients, with a RM16.8 million allocation under the state budget.
