Padawan Raft Safari to go international

PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said with the success of the Padawan Raft Safari in June, the area has demonstrated its potential to host extreme sports events. Plans are already underway to make the Padawan Raft Safari an international event next year, he revealed. “It is a challenge for the council […]

Mini extreme sports park in Matu

MATU: A mini extreme sports park will be built here in an effort to encourage more youth to participate in extreme sports. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report today, Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the construction of the park would cost about RM200,000 to RM300,000. He made this […]

Parkour: The art of movement

What was initially a military obstacle training course, parkour has been making waves over the years as the sport quickly gained traction among youngsters who seek the thrills of jumping between high-rise buildings, climbing walls, swinging from metal bars and such. Overcoming obstacles Parkour is a relatively new sport and originated from France. It started […]