Rakan Sarawak

A MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT OF RAKAN SARAWAK BULLETIN

(People, events, activities and programmes which make for a total quality-managed Sarawak Civil Service)

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SABERKAS INTERNATIONAL RUN ON ITS 5th YEAR, DRAWS ATTENTION OVERSEAS

The YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak and Saberkas President, will flag off the 5th annual Saberkas International Run May 2I, 2000 at Padang Merdeka in Kuching. A total of 150 cash prizes amounting to RM 56,900 is at stake for the winners this year.

Sarawak United National Youth Organization (Pertubuhan Belia Kebangsaan Bersatu Sarawak) or more popularly known as SABERKAS is organizing this run. This year's highlights will include a Charity Walk by government and private agencies. Funds collected will be given to 15 charitable organisations in Kuching. There will also be a sale of agricultural products and handicrafts by Saberkas members.

Saberkas was founded in 1972 and since its beginning had organized similar events in small scale until 1996 when the organization started to make it an international event. From then on, it drew more participation not only in Malaysia but also from other parts of the world. Last year's event was participated by about 6,000 participants from Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, India and Europe. This year promises to attract a bigger turn out for the different categories as named in the table.

The Saberkas International Run 2000 is open to all nationalities who are physically fit. Official entry forms which are available at the Saberkas Office should be submitted before May 13, 2000 Participants are required to register themselves in person at Padang Merdeka, Kuching on May 20, 2000 from 8:30-4:30 p.m. Further details may be obtained from:

Runners from Sarawak come from various government departments, secondary schools, sports club and private agencies.
Saberkas International Run Secretariat

Tel: 082-244917

Fax: 082-414470.

Group A Men's Open 21 km

Group B Women's Open 21 km

Group C Men Youth (under 16) 9 km

Group D Women Youth (under 16) 9 km

Group E Boys (under 12) 4 km

Group F Girls (under 12) 4 km

Group G Men veteran ( 50 above) 9 km

Group H Women veteran (45 above) 9 km


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