 After the cauldron was lit, the games flag was raised by Royal Malaysian navy personnel, followed by Bon Yusuf performing the games' theme song, Berpadu Menyahut Cabaran accompanied by violinist, Nisa Addina Mohd Taufik.This was followed by pledge recitation and dance performance by Kuching students with the theme "Unity in Diversity".The ceremony ended with a musical firework performance for 7 minutes.