PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s return to setting a specific medal target for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is part of the country’s long-term preparations for hosting the 2027 SEA Games.

The contingent are targeting five gold medals, along with two silvers and four bronzes, at the Games from July 23-Aug 2. The NSC director general Jefri Ngadirin said the approach was endorsed during board of management meetings chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Taufiq Johari.