Skudai, 17 September 2026 — The Malaysia School Islamic Secondary Schools Sports Championship (KESSUMA) and Archery Championship (MESMA) 2026 concluded with a grand closing ceremony held at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor.
The ceremony began with the parade of 13 participating contingents, followed by the lowering of the championship flag to mark the end of the 2026 events.
Welcoming remarks were delivered by Brigadier General Datuk Haji Mohd Ajib bin Ismail, Deputy Director-General of Operations, Department of Islamic Advancement Malaysia (JAKIM). The inauguration speech was given by Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Mohd Fared bin Mohd Khalid, Chairman of the Johor State Islamic Affairs Committee.
Also present was YH Dato’ Haji Abdul Zaki bin Md Zain, Deputy Director of the Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP), together with officials, contingent managers and athletes from across the states.
Kedah Darul Aman was crowned the Overall Champion of KESSUMA and MESMA 2026 for its outstanding performance in various sports and archery events.
Awards and souvenirs were presented to the winners and contingents in appreciation of their participation and commitment.
The ceremony concluded with the handover of the championship flag to the Federal Territory, which will host the event in 2027.