Aerobig Day 2024 to promote health and unity
KUCHING: The upcoming Aerobig Day 2024 will see three main cities in Sarawak, namely Kuching, Miri and Sibu, hosting the event. Organised by Persatuan Kebajikan Bantuan Komuniti Terpinggir Sarawak in collaboration with Life Event Borneo, the event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and foster unity among Sarawak’s multiracial community. Organising chairman Ryan Jee said […]
More creative running routes suggested for healthy lifestyle
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has urged the ‘GengSubuhMacamJumaat’ runner group to develop more imaginative running routes to promote a healthy lifestyle among the public. Deputy Utilities and Telecommunications (Utilities) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the group had previously sketched a running route in the form of a kangaroo along a […]
RM300k fitness park to encourage healthy lifestyle
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has invested RM300,000 in constructing the Bandong Fitness Park in the Nangka constituency to encourage a healthier lifestyle among the community. The park features a dedicated path for public use, particularly catering to senior citizens, for exercise and walking. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr […]
Good response to Community Fitness Programme
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Community Fitness Programme held every Wednesday at Dataran Pehin Setia Raja in Mukah has received encouraging support from the local residents. Assistant Youth and Sports Officer of Mukah Division, Mohammad Arbi Rosli, said the last session of the programme was held yesterday. “This programme consisted of 12 sessions starting […]
Tellian rep encourages community engagement and healthy lifestyles
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine has called on individuals from all walks of life to actively participate in various village activities. “Practice a healthy lifestyle, and use sports and leisure as one of the mediums to strengthen relationships among residents. “Unhealthy social issues such as drug abuse and online gambling can be avoided with consistent […]
Heavyweights for wrong reasons; obesity high
KUCHING: People have been advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle by practising moderation in their eating habits and staying physically fit. Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch chairman Dr William Voon said this in view of the fact that the rate of obesity in the state is still very high. “Here in Sarawak, the percentage of people […]
New CUCKOO and OGAWA chair promote healthier living
KUCHING: The new CUCKOO BESPOKE Massage Chair brings together CUCKOO International and OGAWA Malaysia to help Malaysians live healthier lives by bringing wellness into their homes. The chair was launched on Thursday. The two companies recently signed an agreement to create innovative massage chairs that focus on wellness. According to a press release, this partnership […]
Sarawak Mosque Welfare Trust to organise Maal Hijrah Festival
KUCHING: The Sarawak Mosque Welfare Trust (LAKMNS) is set to host the Maal Hijrah Festival from July 28 to 30 at Masjid Jamek, in commemoration of the arrival of the month of Muharram. According to LAKMNS CEO Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai, the festival is part of their efforts to revitalize the spirit of […]
Manga event promotes artistic expression
KUCHING: The World of Manga event encourages young people to express their creativity and appreciate various art forms, according to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Yap said that maintaining a balanced lifestyle is important but too much work or study without relaxation and other activities can make a person dull and bored. He hoped that […]
Assemblyman praises role of NGOs in Saratok
SARATOK: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Indai Tai Fitness Club (ITFC) deserves praise as they are able to promote a healthy lifestyle among the community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said the national morbidity survey conducted several years ago reported that as many as 1.7 million Malaysians were at risk of developing high blood […]
