Saturday, 24 December 2016
Saturday, 17 December 2016
Shuttlers from 17 nations set for Malaysia Masters
December 17, 2016
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| Karim (centre) flanked by Hii (left) and Chew at a press conference. |
SIBU: Shuttlers from 17 countries will be taking part in the Victor Far East Malaysia Masters Badminton Championship 2017, to be held at the Sibu Indoor Stadium here from Jan 17 to 22.
The championship offers cash prizes totalling over RM500,000.
Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said top ranking badminton players were expected to converge on the new Sibu Indoor Stadium.
He added that the state was proud to host the prestigious event.
“It is organised by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and is part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Grand World Prix Series,” he told a press conference yesterday.
Karim said the Visit Sibu Year 2017 programme would receive a major boost as the badminton event is expected to attract local and foreign fans to Sibu.
The last three days of the championship would be broadcast live on Astro, he added.
Monday, 12 December 2016
Selangor, Johor hold court as Sarawak foiled twice
December 12, 2016
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is pleased that both Sarawak team' performance has improved in the just concluded 16th Milo-Malaysia Youth Under-14 Volleyball Championship 2016.
However, The Borneo Post reported, the assistant minister admitted that he was fascinated with Selangor team which eventually emerged as the champions in the boys' category.
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| Abdul Karim (back row, seventh left) with the organising committee and Selangor boys’ team. |
However, The Borneo Post reported, the assistant minister admitted that he was fascinated with Selangor team which eventually emerged as the champions in the boys' category.
Abdul Karim, in his speech when officiating the closing ceremony, also congratulated the organising committee of Sarawak Volleyball Association (SAVA) for making the tournament a success.
Saturday, 10 December 2016
Galeri: Opening of ‘Devolution of Power Briefing’
December 10, 2016
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| Sarawak Information Department director Abang Sardon Abang Hashim presents a memento to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg at the start of the briefing in Sibu, as Assistant Minister for Youth and Sport Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah looks on. -TheBorneoPost |
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