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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..............