The Sukma Games is a biennial national multi-sport event involving young athletes from Malaysia's 13 states and 3 Federal Territories. The games are regulated by the National Sports Council of Malaysia, the state sports council of the respective member states, the Olympic Council of Malaysia and the National Sports association of the games respective sporting event. The logo was designed by Anuar bin Dan in 1986. In late March 2010, it was reported that after 24 years of being a biennial event, the Sukma Games may be held annually, starting 2011. However, the frequency of the event did not change.