A games village was not built, instead athletes and officials were housed in universities across Terengganu.

Besides being physically near to the competition venues, it was hoped that it will add vibe to the host cities and reduce post-games costs in converting a dedicated games village to other uses.

[10] The official mascot of the 2008 Sukma Games is an Ocellaris Clownfish named Si Diman.

The mascot's name Diman is an abbreviation of the honorific host state of the games, Terengganu, Darul Iman which means Abode of Faith.

[12] [13][14] [15][16] *   Host nation (Terengganu)Radio Televisyen Malaysia was responsible for live streaming of several events, opening and closing ceremony of the games.