Day: September 22, 2024

KIULU, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has encouraged local youth to take advantage of the growing business and employment opportunities in rural tourism in the state. Citing Kiulu, located 40 kilometres north of Kota Kinabalu, as an example, Joniston highlighted the creation of 400 full-time and part-time jobs following the establishment of over 80 tourism-related businesses in the area. The Kiulu Assemblyman noted that the area has become a popular destination for tourists and international students, particularly for summer camps, and he encouraged local educational institutions and students to consider it for team-building and personal development activities

IPOH, A petrol pump worker in Taiping pictured on the floor and covered in blood was not a victim of a shooting as alleged on social media but rather had fainted due to health problems. Taiping district police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said his team had detected a photograph, which had gone viral, showing a female petrol pump worker lying down on the floor and covered in blood, with the comment “the petrol pump worker was also shot dead after being grazed” on Friday (Sept 20). “Following the transmission of the photograph, the police conducted an investigation and found

KUCHING, The appearance of national powerlifting champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, who was given the honour of lighting the torch, electrified the official opening ceremony of the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) at the Unity Stadium here tonight. The torch-lighting by Bonnie, fresh from defending his gold in the men’s 72-kilogramme category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, signalled the start of the competition for over 1,200 athletes from 15 contingents participating in the biennial event. In addition to the presence of the Serian-born athlete, a dazzling laser light show adorned the grand opening ceremony, attended by about 3,000 spectators and

KUCHING, The National Sports Council (MSN) and state Youth and Sports Department (JBSN) must intensify efforts to scout potential female para athletes, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She said that out of over 1,200 athletes competing in the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA), which kicked off today, only 303, or 24 per cent, are women. ‘Greater participation of women in para sports will inspire others to prove their capabilities. ‘Parents, do not feel ashamed or embarrassed about the disability card held by our children or family members. Expose them to various types of sports,’ she said at

KUCHING, The Sarawak government has awarded an RM500,000 incentive to Bonnie Bunyau Gustin following his success in defending his gold medal and breaking the world record at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the powerlifting athlete had made both Malaysia and Sarawak proud on the international sports stage. ‘Bonnie is a role model we should emulate. I congratulate him for breaking the world record, and bringing pride to both Malaysia and Sarawak. ‘We hope this will inspire young Para SUKMA athletes to train harder and achieve success in the future,’ he said