Consider This: Commonwealth Games (Part 2) - Reputational Risks of Hosting Mega Events

Malaysia’s Olympic Council has received a formal invitation from the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This after the Australian state of Victoria paid the equivalent of RM1.2 billion to pull out as hosts of the next Games, citing projected cost overruns. The CGF’s invitation to Malaysia comes with an offer of £100 million (RM600 million). No decision on the offer has been made yet, however the Government says it will scrutinise the details before making a final decision, but reactions from industry stakeholders have been mixed. Should Malaysia host the 2026 Commonwealth Games? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Christopher Raj, sports analyst and former journalist. He is also a media, marketing & public relations expert.