Reviving top game to enhance community bond
SARATOK: Conducive sports facilities and infrastructure attracts the interest of the community to be more active. In stating this, Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri expressed his excitement that the spinning top court built in 2020 has revived the traditional sport here. According to him, the ongoing organising of the sport ensured that the game of ‘pangkah […]
More recreational sports facilities in Limbang and Lawas in future
LAWAS: The Sarawak government remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a young generation that is intelligent, dynamic, and passionate. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said more recreational sports facilities will be built in the constituency in the future. He stated that the state government aims to cultivate the youth’s character, free […]
Sports facilities to get priority under agency
DEBAK: Areas in the Betong Division that do not have sports complexes will be included in the priority list under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). Community and Well-being Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said several issues related to sports and recreational facilities have been identified by the BDDA Social Development Committee for implementation. […]
SABA supports Sarawak to host SUKMA 2024
KUCHING: The president of the Sarawak State Boxing Association (SABA), Datuk Rahman Lariwoo fully supports the efforts of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah to bring about the organising of the Malaysian Games (SUKMA) to Sarawak in 2024. According to him, Sarawak deserves to once again be […]
Bintulu in dire need of more sports facilities
KUCHING: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang is hoping youths in Bintulu will benefit from the allocation proposed for youth and sports development under next year’s state budget. In particular he hopes the one and only Indoor and Outdoor Stadium of Bintulu can be refurbished and upgraded. “The youths of Bintulu have approached me with their […]
Upgrade in store for sporting arenas
SEBUYAU: More sports amenities have been earmarked for several villages here under the Rural Transformation programme (RTP) this year. Sebuyau Administrative Officer, Ajis Ahmad, said among the new projects were the upgrading of the Kampung Baru Sebuyau futsal field to a tune of RM400,000, the project to upgrade the martial art court for Silat Helang […]
State’s 19 mini stadiums big boost for sports
BALAI RINGIN: A total of 19 mini stadiums have been built throughout Sarawak, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said every district in Sarawak had been equipped with a sports complex. “These sports facilities are very important for us to discover new talents to represent Sarawak and the nation. “This […]
New multipurpose court for villagers soon
PAKAN: Residents of the Ulu Julau area here are set to enjoy various sports activities following the approval of the building of a multipurpose court in Emperan Datuk, Sungai Pinang. Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said RM200,000 from the rural transformation programme (RTP) fund was allocated for the construction of the court. “Residents […]
Samariang town to have more sports facilities
KUCHING: More sports facilities will be developed in new Samariang town to keep its community spiritually and physically fit. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the proposed facilities included takraw, pétanque, volleyball and netball courts. According to him, the development of these sports facilities is important for people of […]
