High performance sports centres in the agenda
KUCHING: The Sarawak government aspires to develop high performance sports centres in order to ensure that athletes in this state receive proper care and attention. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that the initiative is one part of the sport development programme in the state. “This […]
Nurturing more youth entrepreneurs
LUNDU: The Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is committed to create more entrepreneurs among the youth through the organising of various programmes. Its Deputy Minister Dr Ripin Lamat said this is in line with the Sarawak government’s aspiration to achieve the status of a developed state by 2030. “After the COVID-19 […]
Ministry committed to promoting youth entrepreneurship
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is committed to promoting entrepreneurship among the youth. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development Dr Ripin Lamat said this is following the addition of MYSED’s new responsibilities under the Entrepreneur Development portfolio which was gazetted on Jan 21, 2022. “MYSED has planned and […]
Abdul Karim: 175 programmes planned for 2023 under ministry
KUCHING: A total of 175 programmes have been planned within the next year under the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneurship Development. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the programme consists of 70 youth development programmes, 70 sport development programmes and 35 entrepreneurial programmes with emphasis on economic, social and environmental […]
Ensure handsome win for GPS, Premier tells Sarawakian youths
KUCHING: Sarawakian youths have been urged to ensure that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins handsomely in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Speaking to a huge crowd of youth at the closing ceremony of the Sarawak Youth Day 2022 celebration held at Dataran Perayaan Petra Jaya on Saturday (Oct 22), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri […]
Sarawak plans to build velodrome for track cycling
KUCHING: Sarawak government continues to place great emphasis on sports development, including building a velodrome for track cycling. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak had to send their cycling teams to train in West Malaysia as there is no velodrome in the state. “For now, we have no choice, but […]
564 athletes from Sarawak to compete in 20th SUKMA
KUCHING: A total of 564 athletes from Sarawak will compete in the 20th Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 16 to 24. Minister of Youth, Sports & Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MYSED) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the athletes would be accompanied by 41 team managers and 107 sports officials. He said […]
Sports tournaments as economic boosters
SIBU: Hosting sports tournaments is one of the great ways to stimulate the economy, boost social and community development as well as promote tourism, said Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Citing the MYSED Extreme Game Challenge as an example, he said that it has attracted Malaysian athletes […]
More extreme sports facilities mulled
SIBU: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is looking into building more extreme sports facilities or skate plaza such as the Sibu Active Youth Space (SAYS) for youth throughout the state. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that such facilities have been requested by many, especially the youth. “The […]
Youth target of mass sports development programmes
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development’s (MYSED) plans to organise 60 mass sports development programmes to cultivate and promote a healthy lifestyle. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said among the mass sports programmes to be held this year will be the MYSED Sport Carnival, Extreme Sport Competition, Road Bike Challenge […]