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Public told not to conduct miring during SUKSAR

SIBU: The public are advised not to conduct a ‘miring’ (offering) ceremony at Taman Jubli Bukit Aup here from Jan 15 to 18. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said that this is to make way for the third Sarawak Games (SUKSAR). “Taman Jubli Bukit Aup, Sibu, has been selected as the […]

MSL best platform to spot new talent

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The on-going state-level Malaysia Sport League (MSL) is the best platform to identify new talent in each sporting event. It is thus the best approach to preparing future athletes for Sarawak, said Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development I (Youth and Sports Development) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He said the organisation […]

52 SK Long Moh pupils compete for cross country honours

BARAM: The SK Long Moh cross country championship featured 52 pupils and involved a 3km route around a forest in the Long Moh area. “The goal of the programme is to get school students to participate in sports activities and cultivate a sports culture among them. “The first 15 competitors to finish the course will […]

Leaping higher than one’s height

Growing up as a high jumper, I said if I could ever jump 2.40, I’d be pretty satisfied with my career. It’s definitely a barrier for high jumpers. — Derek Drouin, Canadian track and field athlete A track and field event, the high jump is where competitors must jump unaided over a horizontal bar placed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Karim trains guns on disruptive MoH and SDMC officials

KUCHING: They may be just over-zealous but Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is getting increasingly annoyed that they have been pulling the plug on sports activities. The Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister’s source of irritation? Several officials from the Ministry of Health and  the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). He argues that the […]