The Malaysian SEA Games contingent has just delivered the 100th gold medal, with the latest coming from rhythmic gymnastics event.
This was announced by Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on Twitter this afternoon, who thanked the gymnasts for their performance.
The gold medal came from gymnast Amy Kwan.
Malaysia's target for this Sea Games is to win 111 gold medals. The games, which is being held in Kuala Lumpur, will end on Wednesday.
At present, Malaysia is leading the medals' tally with a total of 231 medals, including 68 silver and 63 bronze.
Rhythmic gymnasts have delivered gold number 100. Thank you, girls! #KitaJuara pic.twitter.com/mYwH5FZGg4
— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) August 28, 2017
Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak also tweeted on the 100th medal, saying that the 111 target is within range.
Emas ke-100 kita !! Sikit lagi untuk capai sasaran, ayuh gandakan sokongan utk #TeamMalaysia !! #BangkitBersama #KL2017
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) August 28, 2017
Meanwhile, according to Bernama, Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak said Malaysia has created history and recorded achievements in many areas through the sporting event.
One of the best achievements was the gold-medal victory of the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, in a record-breaking feat in the equestrian endurance race, he reportedly said in a blog post.
“Firstly, the games are being held in the month of our independence anniversary. Secondly, our achievements have been excellent. Thirdly, the Sultan of Terengganu presented us a gold (medal) in a record-breaking equestrian endurance race,” he wrote.
Salleh said the organisation of the SEA Games, represented by 11 Southeast Asian countries, had also drawn the people’s support for the government in making the prestigious biennial games a success.
He also said that fourthly, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak had been cheered by the people wherever he went and whenever his image appeared on television since the opening day of the games.
“It’s a sign of support and appreciation from the people for the government for having organised this prestigious sports of Southeast Asia,” he said.
Salleh also said that KL2017 also made history when Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin represented the country in the polo event.
“Sixthly, and most importantly, the games have forged greater solidarity among our people. People regardless of race and religion have thronged stadiums to provide strong support for our athletes. We will surely become the overall winners, and that will be a special gift for our National Day celebration,” he said.
Salleh congratulated Khairy for making the games the best ever and said the minister’s efforts and support inspired the athletes to excel.
“The momentum of independence has kindled the spirit of our athletes to uphold the country’s name. These SEA Games have indeed fostered greater solidarity. Congratulations Malaysia!” he wrote.
Host Malaysia has neared the 111 gold-medal target. Today, they hit the century mark.
