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The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Sarikei to showcase new iconic bridge during August running event
Len Talif (centre) announcing the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon. — Bernama THE Sarikei district in Sarawak is set to attract running enthusiasts with the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon 2025. The run is scheduled to take place on Aug 24 at the grounds of Dewan Suarah. Sarawak Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the event also aimed to promote the Tun Datuk Patinggi Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge as a new tourism icon and a symbol of the district's infrastructure development. 'Through this event, both locals and visitors will not only be able to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding areas but also help foster a spirit of sportsmanship and unity. 'This event also symbolises the unification of communities through sports, while serving as a platform to showcase new infrastructure that will transform Sarikei's landscape and position it as a high-potential sports tourism destination,' he told Bernama. Len Talif, who is also Kuala Rajang assemblyman, said the run would be open to all, with a target of 1,000 participants in the 21km, 10km and 5km categories.
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Abd Karim: Sarawak maintains 40-year youth age cap despite federal shift
Abdul Karim (seated third left) with other guests in a photocall with youths after officiating at the BELIA GoBiz@Limbang 2025 programme held at Dewan Suarah in Limbang yesterday. MIRI (July 13): Sarawak will maintain its current youth age limit of 40, despite the federal government's decision to lower the national youth age cap to 30, which is set to take effect in January next year. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak retains the autonomy to determine its own age threshold for youth at the state level. 'We are not bound by what has been decided at the federal level. For now, Sarawak's definition of youth remains between the ages of 15 and 40. 'We do not want to reduce the age limit abruptly as it would have many implications,' he told reporters when met after officiating at the BELIA GoBiz@Limbang 2025 programme held at Dewan Suarah in Limbang yesterday. Abdul Karim said various ministries, including the Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry and other sectors, have programmes in place to support youth development, many of which would be affected if the age limit were lowered too suddenly. He added that setting the age limit strictly at 30 would be problematic as many individuals at that age are just completing their studies. 'If we bring the cut-off below 40, they would no longer be eligible for various forms of funding and assistance. That is why we are keeping the current policy in place for Sarawak,' he added. Abdul Karim, who is Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) president, also touched on the important role played by the state's largest youth-based non-governmental organisation in driving youth development across various fields. He said that Saberkas is unique in that 30 per cent of its leadership comprises individuals aged over 40, while the remaining 70 per cent must be aged 40 and below. 'This composition ensures that the wisdom and experience of senior members are passed on to guide the younger generation,' he added. Previously, federal Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that the federal government would implement a new youth age cap of 30 effective Jan 1 next year, under the Youth Societies and Youth Development (Amendment) Act 2019. The current national youth age limit remains at 40 until the new policy comes into force. Also present at the function were Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail; Batu Danau assemblyman Dato Paulus Palu Gumbang and Limbang Resident Unus Tambi. Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah age Hannah Yeoh lead youth
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Sarikei To Host Running Event In August To Showcase New Iconic Bridge
KUCHING, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Sarikei district is set to attract running enthusiasts with the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon 2025, scheduled to take place on August 24 at the grounds of Dewan Suarah. Sarawak Deputy Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the event also aims to promote the Tun Datuk Patinggi Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge as a new tourism icon and a symbol of the district's infrastructure development. 'Through this event, both locals and visitors will not only be able to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding areas but also help foster a spirit of sportsmanship and unity.
