Deputy minister stresses unity through sports
SIBU: Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has highlighted the potential for fostering better relations between government and private agencies through sports events. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government said that such initiatives could help dispel stereotypes and enhance understanding between the two sectors. “We are all Sarawakians. Through programmes like these, […]
More big screening of sports events coming up: Deputy minister
MELAKA: More big screen programmes of sport events will be coming up to unite Malaysian fans to root for the country’s athletes in action on the international stage. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports (KBS) Adam Adli Abd Halim said the big screen will be held in suitable locations with the cooperation of various parties. “This […]
Sports teach students good values
KUCHING: Annual sports events are crucial in learning experience as they teach students good values. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said students who compete in sports learn to get the results they want which require discipline, perseverance and commitment to train hard. Yap advised students to take part in annual sports events, as it stresses […]
State all for more international sports events
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is encouraging local sports associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to organise more international events in the state. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said this is to enhance the development agenda and elevate the status of local sports. “As you can see, Sarawak is the […]
Ministry plans big events to boost sports
KUCHING: Several major international events have been proposed by the Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Ministry in its effort to boost sports development in the state. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that among the proposed events are Sarawak International Tenpin Bowling Championships, Tenpin World Junior Championship 2023, Asia Pacific Conference on Performance […]
Government encourages youth participation in sports
MIRI: The state government encourages the active involvement of youths in various meaningful activities, including sports, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said. He cited SABERKAS as an important platform for youths to get themselves involved in beneficial activities and stay away from undesirable elements. “Take today (Sunday) for example. We […]
Sarawak athletes return to training
KUCHING: Sarawak athletes for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) and Malaysia Deaf Games (Sopma) －a total of 164－have returned to training. Johor are hosting the Sukma from April 5-10 next year followed by Sopma from July 11-17. Sarawak are taking part in 10 Sukma events, including swimming, badminton, ping-pong, tenpin bowling, boccia, lawn bowls and weightlifting. […]
