KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent is determined to work hard to ensure success in the next edition of Sukan Se-Malaysia (SUKSEM), slated to be held in Perak in 2026.

According to Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Administration), Datu Buckland Bangik, a comprehensive post-mortem will be conducted to analyse the performance of the Sarawak contingent in SUKSEM 2024.

Nevertheless, he applauded the team’s efforts in performing admirably despite finishing fourth this year.

"We were the champions during the Selangor edition but ranked fourth in Terengganu. So, during the post-mortem, we need to conduct an inward and outward analysis.

"For the next edition, you have to prepare well, work hard, and give your very best. Whatever we do, there is always something we can learn from,”he said.

The Chef de Mission (CDM) of the Sarawak contingent spoke at the SUKSEM 2024 Sarawak Contingent Appreciation Ceremony held at a leading hotel here on Thursday.

Datu Buckland also expressed his appreciation for the dedication and discipline shown by all athletes throughout the championship.

For the record, the host contingent, Terengganu was crowned the overall champion of SUKSEM 2024 with Sabah and Perak securing second and third places respectively.

The competition was held from October 15 to 19 with Sarawak competing in 10 sports, namely football, badminton, netball, table tennis, sepak takraw, golf, carrom, lawn bowling, tenpin bowling, and e-sports.

Also present were Director of the Administration Unit who is also Deputy CDM of the Sarawak contingent, Datu Mohamad Junaidi Mohidin, Director of the Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPS), Datu Dr. Chai Khin Chung, Director of the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Samuel Simon, Director of the Immigration and Labour Management Unit, Richard Lon, and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews