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ACTIVITIES IN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 7 | SUMMARY OF MINISTRIES
MALAYSIA
Asean School Games (ASG) 2018
The Malaysian contingent became the overall champion after winning 37 gold
medals against nine other countries who also competed in the 10th ASEAN
School Games 2018.
Malaysia also emerged as the top medalist with 103 medals comprising 37 gold,
34 silver and 32 bronze medals, leading far ahead from the closest competitor,
Indonesia. The most gold medals were from athletics events which Malaysia
bagged 10 gold medals.
Indonesia finished in second place with a total of 31 gold, 36 silver and 30 bronze
medals while Thailand was in the third place with 19 gold, 21 silver and 31 bronze
medals. Other countries that competed in the games from 20 to 25 July 2018
include Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Brunei.
The last time Malaysia became the overall champion was in 2014 during the
games in Marikina, Philippines. Prior to that, Malaysia was champion in 2010
during when it hosted the games.
ASG 2018 was officiated by YB Dr. Maszlee Malik, Minister of Education at
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) on 21 July 2018. In his speech, YB Dr. Maszlee
shared the journey of the games that has been a staple of solidarity in Southeast
Asia. "ASG is not just about sporting achievement, but it is also about cultural
exchange from participating countries," he said.
Among the events contested were gymnastics, athletics, basketball, volleyball,
netball, swimming and badminton. Indonesia will host the 11th edition of the
games in 2019.
YB Dr. Maszlee Malik, Minister of Education with
representatives of the participating countries
Malaysiatrnadfiltaiognabl MeaarkerYsonwgecaorstuKmeleantanese Trehaedcothuentroya'sthfladgurwinagvetsheproAuSdGly a2s01th8e oapthelneitnegs
ceremony
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MALAYSIA
Asean School Games (ASG) 2018
The Malaysian contingent became the overall champion after winning 37 gold
medals against nine other countries who also competed in the 10th ASEAN
School Games 2018.
Malaysia also emerged as the top medalist with 103 medals comprising 37 gold,
34 silver and 32 bronze medals, leading far ahead from the closest competitor,
Indonesia. The most gold medals were from athletics events which Malaysia
bagged 10 gold medals.
Indonesia finished in second place with a total of 31 gold, 36 silver and 30 bronze
medals while Thailand was in the third place with 19 gold, 21 silver and 31 bronze
medals. Other countries that competed in the games from 20 to 25 July 2018
include Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Brunei.
The last time Malaysia became the overall champion was in 2014 during the
games in Marikina, Philippines. Prior to that, Malaysia was champion in 2010
during when it hosted the games.
ASG 2018 was officiated by YB Dr. Maszlee Malik, Minister of Education at
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) on 21 July 2018. In his speech, YB Dr. Maszlee
shared the journey of the games that has been a staple of solidarity in Southeast
Asia. "ASG is not just about sporting achievement, but it is also about cultural
exchange from participating countries," he said.
Among the events contested were gymnastics, athletics, basketball, volleyball,
netball, swimming and badminton. Indonesia will host the 11th edition of the
games in 2019.
YB Dr. Maszlee Malik, Minister of Education with
representatives of the participating countries
Malaysiatrnadfiltaiognabl MeaarkerYsonwgecaorstuKmeleantanese Trehaedcothuentroya'sthfladgurwinagvetsheproAuSdGly a2s01th8e oapthelneitnegs
ceremony
229
