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Permanent racing track in the pipeline

CM says he will look at overall 10MP budget before deciding to build track

KUCHING: The possibility of the state having a permanent track for motorcycle racing is now on the card.

CONGRATULATIONS: Taib shakes hands with the champion in the expert category Md Edzuan Md Gani after presenting the prizes to him as Sam Hogg, managing director of Safe Aim Mutual Sdn Bhd holds the trophy which was to be presented to Edzuan.

Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said yesterday he would look at the overall budget before deciding to build the track.

“The matter has been brought up and I will have to look at the overall budget in the 10th Malaysia Plan for the permanent track,” Taib told reporters here.

He had earlier presented prizes to winners of the Petronas Sprinta AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship held at Stadium Negeri.

Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Dato Sri William Mawan, Tourism Assistant Minister Hamden Ahmad and Infrastructure Development and Communication Assistant Minister Lee Kim Shin were among those present at the function.

The Chief Minister said a suitable site would be identified for the track which would be about 3.6 kilometres.

“We need to build a track that can also attract international riders,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said he had requested the minister concerned to promote jet ski racing, adding that the Kuching Waterfront would be a suitable venue.

On the just concluded race which was held for the third time here, Taib said he was glad that it received good response.

He also commended the organisers for holding the competition here for it provided an opportunity and a proper avenue for the young people to race.

KUCHING: Motorcycle racing fans here are in for an exciting weekend when the sixth leg of the Petronas Sprinta AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship 2008 roars off at the Sarawak Stadium, Petra Jaya last week end.

Social Development and Urbanisation Ministry principal assistant secretary Hamdan Sharbini said yesterday this was the third year running the state would be hosting the event.

“What makes it more interesting this time around is that more Sarawakians will be taking part,” he added.

According to him, 16 local riders, including those from Miri and Sibu, have signed up.

In all, 70 riders will race in the three main categories- Expert, Novis and Wira.

Hamdan pointed out that although the Sprinta was relatively new in the state, it had received good response from the local riders. Six Sarawakians have participated since the first round.

Hamdan said a local rider to watch was 15-year-old Eddy Bryan Who defeated Ahmad Abdul Kadir during a selection race for the Novis category.

Apart from the races, many side events such as motorcycle riding clinics will also be held.

Meanwhile, event director Rosland Kamaruddin, said the security for the racers and spectators would be beefed up. As for facilities, he assured they would be improved as and when necessary. The races for the sixth leg will be from 10am to 5pm on both days.

Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is expected to give away the prizes.

So see you guy at next year race..............

The Runners.

The finish line at any run or marathon is an emotional place.
The power drink girls or RedBull drink one of the sponsor of press run distribute free drink.....

Popey the sailorman...looking fo r Tapau aka Nasi bungkus from the organiser...

Has consistenly run marathons since young...uncle ...what you take before the run..Tongkat Ali or Ginseng....I drink Milo meh.......freedrink -lah sponsor.
I'll be the fun runner for to-day(laughter),as a fun runner I don't know the seconds(laughter).I run with my baby boy and a camera in my pocket and I stopped to take pictures.

For the last 2 years has consistenly run marathons. They frequently runs marathons and road race.
Both says unhappy about the unpopularity about running.Both enjoys the running in Kuching.

Among 1000 or more runners,8 or 10 are foreigners run through the street of Kuching.What is the first press run 208 look like through their eyes?.How did it compare to run or marathons in their countries?What is the running culture like in their countries.I ask this foreign runners to find the answers......

Getting ready for the RUN...........The Press Runs 2008 in Kuching.

Is the troop,maintain formation and step correctly ....CM ask his political kunchu..kunchu.

The play here is you shot me I shot you.

ST.JOSEPH'S SCHOOL(my son & daughter study here).

School band....entertain the VVIP...friends...play nicely ok otherwise no scholarship from Yayasan Sarawak...

"So THAT's what they mean when they want me to play softer....'

The Chief Minister of Sarawak.I com e here not to campaign for the 12th general election.I come here to RUN,,running keep me fit to be Chief Minister of Sarawak forever.......

To Padang Merdeka Kuching.

To-day in Padang Merdeka Kuching......The Press Runs 2008 is the first of it's kind in which six local Sarawak newspapers have come together to support and organise the event.

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WHY DO YOU RUN? We asked some runners to provide their one-liners... It provides me with self confidence, healthy body and acts as stress relieve after a day work! - KY Chow, KulimTo keep my body fit, healthy, look younger, it can relief my stress after whole day working in office. It is part of my hobby - Jenap M. Said from Singapore (47 years old)I run because I want to be healthy, to maintain my ideal weight and to release my stress. - Elly Mayzura Matta, Petaling JayaI'm a more positive person- Elsie Lye, KlangRunners are a nice lot- Rashid Khalid, PenangIn adopting a healthy lifestyle, I can be a role model to my children - Daphne Moey, Bandar Sri DamansaraI simply feel more energetic and alert throughout the day when I run- Kamaruddin Alias, TaipingIt's the cheapest and most convenient way to manage my weight and blood pressure- R. Selvam, SelayangIt keeps me healthy in mind and body and provides a balance to my lifestyle- KP Wong, Kuala LumpurIt gives me a sense of freedom, after being "caged" in my cubicle the whole day- George Fernandes, Kuala Lumpur.

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It's was a great event,the whole atmosphere was terrific...see you all again next year 2009 run.