ANGKASA Sarawak aims to position state as regional cooperative hub
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting its sights on becoming a regional hub for cooperative-driven sports, entrepreneurship and youth development, following strategic discussions between ANGKASA Sarawak and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED). During a courtesy visit on Wednesday, ANGKASA Sarawak chairman Wan Azizan Wan Zainal Abidin, together with board members and senior officers, […]
More firms urged to fund sports development in Sarawak
KUCHING: Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister (MYSED) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hopes more private sector organisations will support the state government’s efforts to develop sports in Sarawak, particularly football. Abdul Karim cited the Sarawak Regatta, an annual boat race, as an example, noting that many private organisations frequently provide funding for the […]
MYSED innovative designs show potential for marketable products, says deputy minister
KUCHING: The innovations and designs created by the staff of the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) have the potential to be developed into valuable, marketable products, according to its Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. He said many of the innovations showcased during this year’s ministry Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) Convention, […]
Governor and wife to grace SUKMA events
KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi are expected to attend several events of the XXI Sarawak 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA). According to Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, among the sports events that […]
Boxing centre in sight
SRI AMAN: The proposal to establish a boxing training centre here is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MYSED). Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that a four-acre site within the Sri Aman Sports Complex had been earmarked for the centre. “We have […]
Sarawak seeking lion’s share of SUKMA medals
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to secure at least half of the 488 gold medals in the events contested during the upcoming 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA), according to Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He said this aligns with the aspirations of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]
Ministry helping athletes to excel: Abdul Karim
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is persistent in encouraging and supporting athletes and sportsmen to accomplish their mission of winning national and international competitions. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak government has allocated sport facilities throughout divisional and district levels to strengthen communal rapport, promote social […]
Entrepreneurship drive targets youth
KUCHING: The Youth Bumiputera Entrepreneurship Programme (TUBE) X Sarawak Zone aims to develop a highly competitive group of young Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Sarawak. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MySED), Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, said the programme’s dual benefit would boost entrepreneurship and alleviating rural poverty by creating job opportunities. “The TUBE Programme […]
State govt to continue backing international boxing tournaments, affirms minister
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) will continue to support the Sarawak Boxing Association (SABA) in organising international boxing tournaments. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry’s commitment extends beyond boxing to encompass various sports initiatives. “We will continue […]
Be a job creator, instead of a job seeker
KUCHING: Be your own boss and seek to be a job creator instead of a job seeker. The Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MySED) Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat echoed this statement and urged university graduates and school leavers not to rely solely on government or private companies for job opportunities. “Pursue entrepreneurship […]
