By Doreen Ling
KUCHING, Nov 19: RM186.6 million has been approved under Projek Rakyat to develop new sports facilities and enhance existing ones to ensure the continuation of athlete development in rural and urban areas.
According to Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, among the facilities which have been approved are:
- Bau Sports Arena (RM10 million)
- Kompleks Sukan Sadong Jaya (RM15 million)
- Upgrading of Dewan Suarah Mesra Mukah (RM8.7 million)
- Upgrading of Stadium Terbuka Song (RM5 million)
- Upgrading of Apau Koyan Sports Complex, Sungai Asap (RM8 million)
- Stadium Belaga (RM18.5 million)
- Sebauh Mini Sports Complex (RM14 million)
- Stadium Mini Balai Ringin (RM15 million)
- Padang Bola Sepak, Skim Pembesaran Kampung Sambir, Samarahan (RM14 million)
- Upgrading of Bau Sports Complex (RM5 million)
- Mini Stadium Tatau (RM15 million)
- Recreational Centre for Rural Growth Centre (RGC) Development, Long Lama, Telang Usan (RM15 million)
- Upgrading of Dewan Suarah Baram (RM2 million)
- Subis Mini Stadium (RM19 million)
- Meradong Swimming Pool (RM22.4 million)
“We understand that many of these facilities, built over time, require ongoing maintenance to remain operational and must meet precise technical standards.
“To ensure that our facilities remain in top condition, we work with qualified suppliers and contractors who possess the expertise to carry out necessary maintenance and repairs.
“Through this continued commitment, we aim to provide our athletes with the best possible environment to train and compete at their highest level,” he said in his ministerial winding-up speech in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting here today.
He added that his ministry is committed to forming a dedicated committee comprising athletes, sports experts, and consultants with specialised expertise to identify key areas for development, including sports that show strong potential for growth, and will work to enhance facilities that support these priority sports.
Meanwhile, on Sarawak Sukma 2024, he said RM92.2 million has been approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan and Projek Rakyat to upgrade and build new sports facilities to accommodate athletes and their trainers participating in the national sports event.
A total of 26 upgrading works and two new facilities—the Wushu Training and Competition Centre in Petra Jaya (RM14.878 million) and the Sarawak Cricket and Rugby Ground, also in Petra Jaya (RM7.3 million)—were completed. — DayakDaily
