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Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Haze unlikely to affect Borneo Games 2025, says Abd Karim
Abdul Karim speaking to reporters after the launch of the Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration concert. – Photo by Henrietta Liza KUCHING (July 25): The current haze situation affecting Kuching is expected to be temporary and unlikely to disrupt the upcoming Borneo Games 2025 set for September, said State Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the haze was mainly caused by fires in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago, with the smoke drifting into Sarawak due to the shifting wind directions, particularly affecting the Kuching area. 'Now, because of the change in the wind, the direct flight is moving to Kuching, but the Riau Archipelago is not that big. 'Once they manage to control the fires, I believe we won't be seeing this kind of smoke or the effects that we are seeing today. 'So by the time the Borneo Games are going to be held, which is in September, same time as the Air Supply (concert), I think by that time it should be okay,' he told reporters after officiating the launch of the 'Air Supply 50th Anniversary Concert' at The Spring Mall here today. When asked whether there are contingency plans to postpone the event should the haze persist, Abdul Karim said the organisers had been monitoring the situation closely but no postponement had been planned at this time. 'If the situation remains moderate and manageable, we certainly hope the championship can proceed without issue. 'As I mentioned earlier, it's very likely that when the students arrive during that period, the API (Air Pollutant Index) will still be within an acceptable range,' he said. On preparations for the Games, the state minister gave assurance that Sarawak was fully ready, noting that the state successfully hosted the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in August last year, and had the experience and capability to manage such events. 'With only five core sports and two traditional events in the Borneo Games, compared to over 30 in Sukma, this is relatively easy for us,' he said. He added that the organising committee, Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC), volunteer teams, and officials from his ministry were already mobilised and committed to ensuring a successful event. As for the state's athletes, Abdul Karim said preparations are going well. He stressed that while medals are important, the true objective of the Borneo Games is to foster stronger ties and camaraderie among the provinces and states across Borneo. 'That's why we don't just focus on podium finishes – we look at how to create meaningful bonds through the games,' he added. Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah Borneo Games 2025 haze
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Borneo Games set for return in September with Sarawak as host
KUCHING: The revived Borneo Games is set to return from Sept 24 to 28 this year, with Sarawak playing host. Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the games were last held in 2013 in Labuan. He said Brunei, East Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Sabah, Labuan and Sarawak will participate in the games. "The games feature over 1,000 athletes and officials in mainstream sports such as athletics, swimming, lawn bowls, archery and badminton, alongside traditional events like menyumpit (blowpipe) and tug-of-war," he said. Karim said this when winding up his ministry's speech at the Sarawak legislative assembly here. He said the games will celebrate Borneo's diverse heritage while fostering deeper connections among its people. He said the first games was hosted by the Seria Recreation Club, Brunei, in 1954. Karim said the games were revived at the suggestion of Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, whose vision was to unite the Bornean people through shared values. He said Abang Johari wanted to foster peace and prosperity, enhance cross-border relationships and empower youth to lead with cultural pride and confidence. Karim said his ministry, together with the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC), will ensure the games serve as a vibrant platform for both athletic excellence and cultural celebration. He said Sarawak has initiated the formation of the Borneo Games Supreme Council which will comprise sports ministers and relevant agencies from participating nations, states and provinces, togovern future editions. He said his ministry has extended official invitations to the participating regions and provinces, sports associations and implementation bodies, to attend a meeting to form the council. Karim also said the federal government has formally agreed for Sarawak to host the opening ceremony of the Sea Games 2027 in Kuching. He said that this was the first time in Sea Games history that Sarawak will serve as a direct host region, an honour that offers an opportunity to showcase Sarawak's cultural vibrancy, hospitality and logistical capabilities to a global audience. He said his ministry is planning a strategic benchmarking visit to Thailand, the host of the Sea Games in 2025, to observe and study the live operations of a major sporting event. "The knowledge gained will help us refine our strategies for 2027," he said.
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Over 50 gymnasts vie for Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association upgrading honours
Prize winners pose with Kho (fourth left), Tan (left, back row), Ong (left, squatting), judges and officials at the end of the grading competition. KUCHING (May 15): Genevieve Sim Xin Yu and Attelia Sim Xin Ting dominated the Grade 2 Part 2 of the Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association (SAGYMA) Rhythmic Gymnastics Grading Competition held at MMA Sports Hub, Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching last Sunday. Genevieve topped the ball apparatus with 8.10 points, clubs with 8.40 points and all-around finals with 24.50 points and finished second in the ribbon with 8.00 points. Attelia bagged the gold in the ribbon with 8.05 points and the silvers in ball and clubs as well as finishing second in the all-around finals. Francess Clare Lim Syn, the only participant in Grade 3 Part 1 grading, scored 25.25 points (freehand, rope, hoop and all-around finals) for the gold while the Grade 2 Part 1 winner was Joanna Tan Xiuyan who collected a total of 26.35 points for freehand, rope, hoop and all-around finals. In the Little Gymnast (LG) category, Joan Chew Jia Yuan made a clean sweep of the gold medals in the freehand (8.50), rope (7.55), ball (7.85) and all-around finals 23.90 while finishing in second was Melody Choo En Le with freehand (8.25), rope (7.45), ball (7.35) and all-around finals (23.00). Other gold medalists included Hannah Leong Fay Ying (G1P1 freehand), Andrea Heng Xue En (G1P2 ball, all-around finals), Sisaundra Audra Chaplin (G1P1 rope), Chin Yu Xuan (G1P1 hoop, all-around finals) and Lau Yu Hui (G1P2 clubs, ribbon). The one-day grading competition attracted 51 gymnasts. Political secretary to Premier Sarawak, Kho Teck Wan, who is also SAGYMA patron, closed the event and gave away the prizes. Also present were SAGYMA president Johnny Tan Seng Hock, Sarawak Sports Corporation sports development officer for rhythmic gymnastics Irlyiana Jefri, Sarawak MSSM rhythmic gymnastics technical officer Ong Shian Lin, MMA Hub Kuching owner Tsan Nieng Khai and SAGYMA officials. Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association upgrading
