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Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Sabah plans to introduce traditional sports in every district
Fairuz (right) and Siti Ayu (second right) watching the female armwrestling event the Kaamatan Festival Traditional Sports Competition on Saturday. PENAMPANG (May 24): The Sabah Youth and Sports Ministry is planning to introduce traditional sports in every district in the state, said Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Fairuz Renddan. 'Yes, there are plans by KBS (Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia) and Sabah Sports Board to introduce sports not only here in Penampang, but other districts as well. 'With the cooperation from other major bodies such as Sabah Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Petronas and others, our traditional sports should be held and introduced at every zone and district,' he said at the Kaamatan Festival Traditional Sports Competition at SMK Bahang here on Saturday. Fairuz, who represented State Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ellron Angin, encouraged all Sabahan youths to participate in traditional sports. 'This is not only for our future generation to preserve our culture but also to help promote our tradition, instill community spirit and love of heritage so it will never be forgotten,' he said. Also present at the event were Sabah Sports Board general manager Terrence Edward Pudin and Petronas Sabah and Labuan general manager Siti Ayu Haniza Abdul Wahab. A total of 10 traditional sports will be competed at the Kaamatan Festival Traditional Sports Competition on May 24-25 at SMK Bahang, Penampang next to Hongkod Koisaan, KDCA, in conjunction with the Sabah State Level Kaamatan Festival 2025. They are 'Mipulos' or gusti lengan (arm wrestling); 'Migazat Dukug' or tarik tali (tug of war); 'Momolositik' or melastik (slingshot); 'Monopuk' or menyumpit (blowguns); 'tumutu or memproses padi (rice processing); 'Manandus' or membujak (spear); 'Mopiri' or menyalakan api (lighting fire); 'Monungkava Kalabau' or menjerat kerbau (roping buffalo); 'Rampanau' or berjalan menggunakan galah (walk with poles); and 'Sipatu Tompulangoi' or terompak gergasi.
The Star
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Foundation uplifts lives in Sabah with food packages for 500 families
Kitingan (centre) with Siti Ayu (to his right) at the launch of the Uplifting Lives Festive programme in Tambunan. FOOD packages will be distributed to families in Sabah under PETRONAS Foundation's 'Uplifting Lives Festive' programme in conjunction with the Kaamatan celebration. As part of the initiative, the foundation will hand out essential food items and festive food packages to 500 families in Tambunan, Kepayan, Tongod and Manggatal who were selected by Sabah Welfare Department (JPKA). The programme was launched in conjunction with the month-long state-level Kaamatan celebration in Tambunan. To kick off the initiative, state-level Kaamatan main committee chairman and Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan presented the contribution to five Tambunan recipients. The remaining packages for Tambunan will be distributed by JPKA, with additional deliveries scheduled throughout the month in the other areas. PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan regional office general manager Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab said 'Uplifting Lives Festive' was part of an ongoing effort to support communities in need during key festive seasons in Malaysia. 'This contribution is about easing the load for families who may be struggling, especially during Kaamatan. 'Through Yayasan Petronas, we hope to bring some comfort and joy during this festive period,' she said. The Kaamatan celebration was launched by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — By STEPHANIE LEE
