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.

  
  

Galeri: Tegas Youth Forum

October 15, 2017

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Abang Johari Tun Openg addresses the media after attending the Tegas Youth Forum. -TheBorneoPost

Sarawak to host two international sporting events in 2019

October 14, 2017

Abdul Karim (third right), Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan (third left) and Sarawak Sports Corporation chief executive officer Dr Ong Kong Swee (second right) hold the Asia Masters Athletic Championship flag at the press conference yesterday.

KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing to host two international sporting events in 2019.

According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah the two events are the 21st Asia Masters Athletic Championship and the World Paralympic Swimming Championship.

“We are glad that Sarawak has been given the opportunity to organise these two prestigious sporting events. Preparation to organise these two events starts now,” he added during a press conference held at a local hotel yesterday.

Golden S Bridge to open to public by year-end — Abdul Karim

October 14, 2017

KUCHING: The Golden Anniversary Bridge – better known as the ‘Golden S Bridge’ – across the Sarawak River will open to public before the end of this year, says Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

Speaking to reporters here yesterday, he said construction works on the bridge nearly reached completion and the government was in the process of deciding when to hold a special ceremony to mark the official public opening – possibly next month or December.

“Members of the public will get to use or visit it soon. The government is also excited to see this new icon of Kuching and Sarawak unveiled,” he added.

Abdul Karim: Sarawak berjaya bida dua kejohanan besar

October 13, 2017

Abdul Karim bersama Snowdan dan Ong (kanan) mengumumkan berita gembira itu pada sidang media di sini pagi tadi.

KUCHING: Sarawak berjaya membida untuk menjadi tuan rumah bagi penganjuran dua kejohanan besar yang bakal diadakan pada 2019 nanti.

Perkara itu diumumkan Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pada sidang media di Hotel Grand Margherita Kuching pagi tadi.

Beliau menjelaskan dua kejohanan besar dwi tahunan itu, Kejohanan Olahraga Asian Masters Ke-21 pada Disember dan Kejohanan Renang Dunia Paralimpik pada Julai atau Ogos.