More such programmes, please
KUCHING: Yesterday’s Sarawak X-Tive programme received overwhelming support from the public. The programme was held simultaneously statewide to provide opportunities for Sarawakians to take part in sports activities. According to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, its main objective was to promote sports for the wellbeing and unity of Sarawakians in line with the ministry’s […]
Hold Sarawak X-Tive Programme yearly
SARIKEI: The holistic involvement of the public in sports can spur the socio-economic growth of the state. “Therefore, the Sarawak X-Tive Programme needs to be implemented systematically every year,” said Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He said this in his speech while officiating at the Sarawak X-Tive Programme Sarikei Division at Sarikei Sports Complex […]
Sports good for young people
SIBU: Sports can be good and rewarding hobbies, especially for youth, says Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. By participating in sports, people were not only able to practise a healthy lifestyle but could also use their leisure time well. Speaking at the launch of Sarawak X-Tive 2022 for Sibu division, he emphasised that […]
More Bonnies waiting to be discovered, says Martin
SERIAN: Sarawak X-Tive 2022, a state sponsored programme to inculcate a healthy lifestyle through sports, is potentially also an avenue to find talents waiting to be discovered. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Deputy Minister Martin Ben said the community must therefore take a proactive approach to cultivate sports in their daily lives, families and […]
High income status hinges on fit society
MIRI: State Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin is hoping to see more people in the division taking up leisure and sports activities to improve their health and well-being. Speaking at the launching of the Miri-level Sarawak X-Tive 2022 at here on Saturday, he called on the people to therefore take an active approach given […]
Vigour of youth can help achieve 2030 goal
GEDONG: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants youth in the state to stay strong in mind and body so that they contribute to achieving a developed state status by 2030. He said this could be achieved by continuing to inculcate a healthy and active lifestyle among them. “We want […]
Ministry aims to get youth going in sports
GEDONG: Only about 44.9 per cent of youth in the state are presently active in sports and a concerned Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development wants to do something about it. The data derived from a survey undertaken by the ministry has made it all the more determined to inculcate a sports culture among […]
Cultivate healthy lifestyle through sports, says Resident
KUCHING: The Sarawak X-Tive programme is a platform for Sarawakians to take part in sports activities, said Kuching Resident Datuk Sherrina Hussaini. The programme also promotes a healthy lifestyle, both in physical and mental terms, she said, adding that this in turn could bring about a more productive and competitive society. “This programme is an […]
Sarawak X-Tive 2022 will kick off on March 5
KUCHING: The Sarawak X-Tive 2022 programme will kick off on March 5, and is expected to see over 12,000 participants from 12 divisions in the state. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the event will be held simultaneously in every division. He said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan […]
