29-06-2025
Abdul Karim proposes annual MySED sports carnival to promote unity
Abdul Karim (seventh right) and others carry out the 'Ngiling Bidai' ritual during the ceremony, marking the end of the Gawai celebrations.
KUCHING (June 29): Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MySED) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has proposed that the MySED Sports Carnival be made an annual event, following the success of its inaugural edition.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the carnival at Sarawak Sports Village today, he said the event has proven its potential and should be expanded to other major cities in Sarawak such as Sibu and Miri in future editions.
'This inaugural MySED Sports Carnival should not remain a one-off event but must be held annually and hosted in various major cities across Sarawak to further promote unity, fitness, and healthy competition among state agencies. It should only be the beginning.
'An event like this should not just be limited to Kuching every year. By rotating the host city, we allow more participation from other regions and foster closer ties between different zones and agencies under MySED,' he added when speaking during the closing ceremony of the carnival at Sarawak Sports Village today.
Abdul Karim said organising the carnival annually would help instill a consistent culture of sports and wellness among civil servants while providing opportunities to engage the public through friendly competition and recreational activities.
He also extended his appreciation to the organising committee led by MySED Permanent Secretary Morshidi Frederick, as well as the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) and the Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS), for successfully delivering the event.
'I believe this is something we can consider funding through existing event grants, such as those under the Ministry of Tourism, to help support and sustain it in the coming years.
'This carnival is also not only about winning or losing. It's about togetherness, maintaining good health, and creating positive energy among our agencies,' he said.
He concluded by saying that sports serve as a subtle yet effective means of reminding civil servants of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially when they are no longer involved in competitive athletics.
'To those who won, congratulations. But to those who didn't, your presence and participation made this carnival a success,' he said.
The MySED Sports Carnival 2025 took place from June 27 to 29 at the Sarawak Sports Village and featured four zonal teams: Kras Panthers (Southern Zone), KMSS Midforce (Central Zone), Northern Crocs (Northern Zone), and Hornbill X-Troopers (combined SSC and MSNS).
The event was jointly organised by MySED, SSC, and MSNS.
Also present during the closing ceremony was Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah civil servants MYSED Sarawak Sports Village
