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The Star
24-07-2025
- 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
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Len Talif: Up to EC whether increased DUN seats implemented in next state election
Len Talif (centre) delivers a point during the press conference. — Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (July 8): The decision on whether the proposed increase to 99 seats in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be implemented in the next state election lies entirely with the Election Commission (EC), said Datuk Len Talif Salleh. The Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment said he could not comment on the timeline for implementation, as it falls under the EC's jurisdiction. 'I don't know, that is up to the EC. It depends on how quickly they can carry out the redelineation process,' he said in a press conference held in conjunction with the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon at the DUN complex here yesterday. Len Talif was responding to Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, who had earlier questioned the need to increase the number of DUN seats from 82 to 99. Referring to the redelineation process carried out in 2014, he said the time required for such exercises can vary from case to case. 'Historically, some cases have taken several years, others just one year and some only a few months. 'It's entirely up to the EC. We have no authority to instruct them to expedite the process, as they must adhere to specific guidelines and protocols,' he said. 'We have made the announcement regarding the 99 seats, but in the end, it is the EC that will determine the redelineation within the existing parliamentary boundaries,' he explained. On a related matter, he said the principle of 'one person, one vote' cannot be applied strictly in Sarawak due to the state's vast size and low population density in certain areas. According to him, building basic infrastructure such as a one-kilometre road in an urban area 'costs significantly less' than in rural areas even if fewer people live there. 'Even if the infrastructure benefits only a small number of rural residents, the impact on their lives is substantial. That's why infrastructure needs must also be considered during redelineation deliberations. 'All these factors must be taken into account by the EC in deciding on the new electoral boundaries,' he said.
Borneo Post
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Up to EC whether increased DUN seats implemented in next state election — Len Talif
Len Talif (centre) delivers a point during the press conference. — Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (July 8): The decision on whether the proposed increase to 99 seats in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be implemented in the next state election lies entirely with the Election Commission (EC), said Datuk Len Talif Salleh. The Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment said he could not comment on the timeline for implementation, as it falls under the EC's jurisdiction. 'I don't know, that is up to the EC. It depends on how quickly they can carry out the redelineation process,' he said in a press conference held in conjunction with the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon at the DUN complex here yesterday. Len Talif was responding to Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, who had earlier questioned the need to increase the number of DUN seats from 82 to 99. Referring to the redelineation process carried out in 2014, he said the time required for such exercises can vary from case to case. 'Historically, some cases have taken several years, others just one year and some only a few months. 'It's entirely up to the EC. We have no authority to instruct them to expedite the process, as they must adhere to specific guidelines and protocols,' he said. 'We have made the announcement regarding the 99 seats, but in the end, it is the EC that will determine the redelineation within the existing parliamentary boundaries,' he explained. On a related matter, he said the principle of 'one person, one vote' cannot be applied strictly in Sarawak due to the state's vast size and low population density in certain areas. According to him, building basic infrastructure such as a one-kilometre road in an urban area 'costs significantly less' than in rural areas even if fewer people live there. 'Even if the infrastructure benefits only a small number of rural residents, the impact on their lives is substantial. That's why infrastructure needs must also be considered during redelineation deliberations. 'All these factors must be taken into account by the EC in deciding on the new electoral boundaries,' he said.
