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Selangor declares Sept 1 holiday to celebrate 2026 Sukma Games victory
Selangor will observe a special public holiday on September 1 to commemorate the state's overall championship victory at the 2026 Malaysian Games. The holiday will apply to both federal and state civil servants.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — The Selangor state government has officially declared September 1 as a special holiday to mark the state's dominant performance at the 2026 Sukma Games, the biennial national sports championship held in the state.
The holiday will be observed by all federal and state civil servants as recognition of Selangor's overall victory at the major sporting event. The declaration underscores the state government's commitment to celebrating the achievement and acknowledging the collective effort that contributed to the games' success.
The 2026 Sukma Games represented a significant sporting occasion for Selangor, with the state demonstrating strong performance across multiple sporting disciplines. The special holiday provides an opportunity for residents and public sector employees to participate in commemorative activities and reflect on the event's impact on the state.
State authorities have confirmed that the September 1 holiday will follow standard public holiday protocols, with private sector participation to be determined by individual employers in accordance with prevailing employment regulations.