Host cities
Malaysia in four movements
Opening in Sarawak, arenas in Penang, football in Johor, closing under the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
Cluster 01
Sarawak
Sarawak
Opening Ceremony · Aquatic & Multi-sport hub
Gateway of Borneo. Opening night under rainforest skies — culture, river lights, and world-class aquatic venues.
- Opening Ceremony
- Aquatics
- Cultural Village experiences
Venues
- Sarawak Aquatic Centre8,000 seats
- Borneo Stadium40,000 seats
Cluster 02
Penang
Penang
Heritage Island · Indoor sports cluster
Street art, spice, and precision sport. Penang hosts indoor arenas and coastal energy.
- Indoor arenas
- Coastal hospitality
- Youth & fan festivals
Venues
- Penang Arena12,000 seats
- George Town Indoor Hall6,000 seats
Cluster 03
Johor
Johor
Football hub · Southern gateway
Southern roar. Football finals energy meets Iskandar’s modern stadiums and cross-strait vibrancy.
- Football tournament
- Stadium district
- Fan zones
Venues
- Johor Bahru Football Stadium45,000 seats
- Iskandar Sports Complex15,000 seats
Cluster 04
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Closing Ceremony · Capital showcase
Capital of unity. Iconic skyline stages the Closing Ceremony and medal celebrations.
- Closing Ceremony
- Medal plaza
- Media centre
Venues
- Bukit Jalil National Stadium87,411 seats
- Axiata Arena16,000 seats