KIBW a roaring success

October 15, 2017

Abdul Karim on his big bike (front, second right) gets ready to lead the convoy for the ‘City Ride’. On his left is Dr Hazland. Performing the flag-off is Chan.

• Minister says the convergence of more than 4,000 bikers on the state’s capital shows it is capable of hosting international big bike events
  
  

  KUCHING: This city has what it takes to become the key destination for high-powered motorcycling event, as shown by the huge turnout for this year’s Kuching International Bike Week (KIBW) with the participation of bikers from foreign countries.

  
  

  According to Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the KIBW is a unique platform for motorcycling and riding tours enthusiasts.

  
  

  “We see the groups come in droves for the KIBW, which was first held two years ago. We estimate that there are more than 4,000 converging here,” he told thesundaypost before flagging off KIBW 2017’s ‘City Ride’ at Kuching City South Commission (MBKS) headquarters parking lot yesterday.

  
  

Over 13,000 at Padang Merdeka for sporting streak

October 9, 2016

Abdul Karim (centre) and other guests of honour in a photocall after unveiling the event banner.

DEADLY KICKS: A taekwondo demonstration at Padang Merdeka yesterday, which was held in conjunction with the 2016 National Sports Day.

Running in a gunny sack
among events held
yesterday.

KUCHING: More than 13,000 people attended the 2016 National Sports Day held at Padang Merdeka here yesterday for the annual three-day event.

According to Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, more than 600,000 participated in the programme held in several cities across the state while more than six million participated nationwide.

“Obesity is a problem affecting our generation and it can be countered by indulging in sports and exercising,” said Karim.

He said recreational activities of at least once a week will burncalories to maintain an ideal weight.

Karim later congratulated participants who completed the events such as running and cycling and several others held yesterday, which includeda 5km Fun Run, Fun Ride 10km and 30km, and also aerobics and zumba.

An extreme stunt in a demonstration by the Army.

The event also saw several other booths set up, lucky draws and an army demonstration.

Galeri: Taman Mesra Bako's Appreciation Ceremony

November 24, 2014

Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg (third right) handing over an agreement letter to a recipient at the ceremony in Taman Mesra Bako, witnessed by (from right) HDC chairman Datuk Dr Abang Rauf Abang Zen, Assistant Minister of Housing Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Datuk Bandar Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai (left).

‘U Are The 1 Youth Carnival’ promises to be exciting event

October 8, 2014

KUCHING: The ‘U Are The 1 Youth Carnival 2014’ promises to be an exciting event for the public specifically youths from now until October 12.

SLITHERY DISPLAY: Assistant Minister of Youth Development Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (right) touches a stuffed python on display at the ‘U Are The 1 Youth Carnival 2014’ in Kuching yesterday. The carnival features a line-up of interesting and fun-filled youth activities and programmes at Padang Merdeka until Sunday (Oct 12). Samariang assemblywoman Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali is at fourth left, while Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Hipni is at second right.

Abdul Karim (centre) cutting the ribbon to officiate the ‘U Are The 1 Youth Carnival 2014’, witnessed by Dr Hazland (second right), Snowdan (fourth right) and others. — Photos by Chimon Upon

Galeri: Site Visit to Muara Tebas' New Township



June 22, 2012



VIBRANT CONCEPT: (From left) Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Datuk Dr Abang Abdul Rauf Zen, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and Dr Hazland Hipni look at a model of the new Muara Tebas RMR and commercial township. TheBorneoPost