‘Play your part in keeping neighbourhood safe’

March 22, 2019

Morshidi presents a memento to Abdul Karim after the closing of the workshop. At centre is Fazzrudin.

KUCHING: The community ought to shoulder the obligation of keeping their neighbourhoods safe instead of constantly relying on the authorities.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it serves no purpose if residents leave everything to the authorities, but do nothing themselves.

“I feel that residents should show keen interest by playing their role to report any illegal activities to the authorities, rather than choosing to keep mum about it.

Jangan runtuhkan GPS, jika cintai Sarawak- Abdul Karim

March 21, 2019

Abdul Karim menerima cenderamata daripada Morshidi (dua kiri) dan disaksikan Fazzrudin (dua kanan) serta yang lain selepas majlis.

KUCHING: Individu atau pihak yang boleh merosakkan atau menghalang kemajuan dalam Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) perlu memikirkan tindakan mereka.

Naib Presiden Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata, ia kerana mereka yang mencintai negeri ini, sudah pasti tidak mahu melihat GPS runtuh.

"Jika ada yang telah melakukan apa sahaja yang anda rasakan boleh merosakkan dan tidak membawa kemajuan kepada GPS, betulkan apa yang anda lakukan itu.

Galeri: Opening of SukSar 2017

December 15, 2017

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, on behalf of the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, launches the opening of Suksar 2017 while (from third left) Sarawak Sports Corporation chief executive officer Dr Ong Kong Swee, Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman and others look on. -TheBorneoPost

Galeri: Signing of MOU between Kuching FA and JiSung Foundation

October 31, 2017

A Seoul-based JiSung Foundation representative Park Sungjong (third right) exchanges a MOU with Kuching FA chairman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman as Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (centre) looks on.

Seoul Stars to play at Stadium Sarawak on Oct 29

 October 7, 2017

Abdul Karim (centre), Snowdan (fourth, right), Fazruddin (fourth, left), Posa (right) and other officials at the press conference yesterday.

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports is asking members of the public to support a charity football carnival involving South Korean celebrities scheduled to be held at the Stadium Sarawak by the end of this month on Oct 29.

According to its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the carnival is organised by the Kuching Division Football Association (KDFA) and is endorsed by his ministry.

He also revealed that 19 South Korean celebrities will come to Sarawak to play as a team during the carnival and will play two matches during the carnival.

Study on impact of tourist arrivals in Sarawak vital — Minister

October 7, 2017

Abdul Karim, flanked by Snowdan on his left and Fazzrudin, speaks to reporters at the press conference.

KUCHING: The state government wants to study the impact of having many tourists visiting Sarawak before it negotiates on getting more direct international flights to the state.

According to Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, this study needs special preparations in that the government must first make sure that Sarawak is ready to accommodate a huge amount of visitors.

Speaking during a press conference at his office here yesterday, he pointed out that there is no point of inviting more tourists to Sarawak if the state could not provide the facilities for them.

Impact of tourist arrivals need to be studied before implementing more direct international flights

October 6, 2017

Abdul Karim (second, left) seen speaking to reporters during the press conference.

KUCHING: The state government wants to study the impact of having more tourists visiting Sarawak before negotiating for more direct international flights to the state.

According to State Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, inviting more tourists to the state needs special preparation and the government must first make sure that they are ready to accommodate a large number of them here.

Speaking during a press conference held at his office at the Masja complex today, he pointed out that there was no point of inviting more tourists via direct international flights if the state cannot provide the proper facilities for them.

A local racing track – to build or not to build

November 29, 2016

SIBU: Building a racing track in Sarawak may not be feasible as it is costly, said Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who also doubts it will curb ‘Mat Rempit’ activities.

He was asked to respond to the proposal by Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman on an auto racing track to enable youths in Sarawak to have a proper platform to conduct race activities.

When debating the State Budget 2017, Fazzrudin had proposed that the state government could first identify a piece of land to accommodate the proposed track of at least 800m long and 50m wide, saying that it would not be a heavy investment while raising the enthusiasm for auto racing among the youths.

“Building and maintaining a racing track is very expensive. Even the Malaysian Formula 1 Race in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Formula 1 night race is being scrapped because of the heavy cost of organising and maintaining this track and races,” said Abdul Karim.

He added: “I am unsure whether it is a good idea to have racing tracks in Sarawak. Personally I am quite sceptical as probably we are only looking at local motor enthusiasts. If we think of having an international racing track in Sarawak, logistically it might not be viable. Our population is also small.

“However, if the races that we are looking at are Kart racing or small bike racing, I don’t think we need to invest in a permanent track what is very costly to build and maintain. How many races do we conduct in a year at this track? Two or three the most. The rest of the year would be for enthusiasts to do their spin.”

The Asajaya assemblyman was also unsure building a proper track would solve the “Mat Rempit” activities.

Silat exponents eyeing three gold

November 29, 2016

Abdul Karim (right) handing over the state flag to Fazzruddin as the state team look on.

KUCHING: The state silat contingent has set a target of three gold medals for the International Combat Festival to be held in Penang from Dec 1-4.

The eight athletes will contest in seven categories.

“Definitely our target is to win all categories contested, but we have to be realistic, which is why we target three gold medals,” Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) deputy president Fazruddin Abdul Rahman told reporters after receiving the state flag at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex yesterday.

Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah presented the flag.

Fazzruddin, who is also Tupong assemblyman, said taking part in this festival will further expose four in the team who competed in Sukma this year. RSS is busy with various competition organised locally held throughout the state.

“This is one of the approaches taken to unearth new talent and at the same time select players to represent our state at national competition.

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.

Harus miliki mentaliti seorang juara

July 21, 2016

BUAT YANG TERBAIK: Abdul Karim (tengah) diapit Fazzrudin (kanan) dan Yusnar bergambar bersama jurulatih, pegawai dan pesilat pada majlis berkenaan.

Karim mahu atlet Sarawak sentiasa tetapkan sasaran tinggi untuk capai kejayaan

KUCHING: Atlet Sarawak diingat agar sentiasa meletakkan sasaran yang tinggi dalam pemburuan pingat pada SUKMA Ke- 18 yang sedang rancak berlangsung.

Ketua Kontinjen Sarawak, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menegaskan adalah penting bagi semua atlet negeri mempunyai mentaliti seorang juara dan tidak gentar menghadapi apa jua rintangan.

“Kalau kita hanya menyasarkan pingat gangsa, maka sukarlah untuk mendapatkan perak ataupun emas.

“Sebaliknya, kita perlu sentiasa menetapkan sasaran yang lebih tinggi kerana hanya dengan berfikiran demikian kita dapat mencapai kejayaan,” katanya pada majlis penyerahan bendera kontinjen silat Sarawak bertempat di UNIMAS kelmarin.

Beliau yang juga Menteri Muda Belia dan Sukan menyeru pesilat Sarawak agar tidak berasa rendah diri apabila berdepan atlet yang mempunyai pencapaian lebih tinggi.

Menurutnya, apa yang penting adalah atlet mempunyai semangat melawan dan berkeyakinan tinggi ketika berdepan mana-mana lawan.

“Jangan melihat lawan itu sebagai rintangan tetapi fikir bahawa kita boleh mengalahkan mereka.

Silat perlu dilihat dari perspektif yang berbeza

September 24, 2015

Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menyampaikan ucapan perasmian.

Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah disambut
oleh pesilat-pesilat Perguruan Seni Silat
Helang Putih Perkasa

KUCHING: Pengamal seni silat Melayu mesti berusaha untuk menengahkan silat dikalangan anak-anak muda dari perspektif yang berbeza.

Menteri Muda Belia (Bandar) Datuk Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata peredaran zaman menyebabkan kaedah-kaedah sedia ada untuk merapatkan anak-anak muda dengan seni silat sudah tidak berkesan lagi.

"Ini (seni silat) adalah warisan bangsa kita. Kita tidak dapat mengharap pihak-pihak lain seperti kementerian dan jabatan untuk meningkatkan minat terhadap seni silat.

Sebahagian daripada para hadirin.

"Atas sebab itu saya amat gembira sekali dengan usaha untuk mengadakan bengkel ataupun perjumpaan diantara perguruan-perguruan silat" bagi mencari jalan untuk "menyemarakkan lagi minat anak-anak muda kita terhadap seni silat," kata Abdul Karim, yang mewakili Menteri Perumahan Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, ketika merasmikan Majlis Ibadah Qurban Ke-18 Perguruan Seni Silat Helang Putih Perkasa hari ini.

Beliau turut mencadangkan agar perguruan-perguruan silat mengadakan lebih banyak pertandingan silat sebagai salah satu usaha kearah memupuk minat dikalangan anak-anak muda terhadap seni silat.

Sebahagian daripada para hadirin.

Abdul Karim berkata anak-anak muda mempunyai aspirasi yang berbeza berbanding dengan generasi yang lebih tua daripada mereka, dan ini memungkinkan mereka lebih menyukai usaha untuk memberi mereka platfom untuk menunjukkan kebolehan ataupun menilai tahap kemahiran mereka.

Sebelum menamatkan ucapannya, Menteri Muda Belia, yang juga merupakan Menteri Muda Perumahan, mengumumkan bantuan kewangan sebanyak RM10,000 untuk Rumpun Silat Sarawak dan RM5,000 untuk Perguruan Seni Silat Helang Putih Perkasa.