All clubs, sports associations told to register with Sports Commissioner
BAU: Allclubsor sportassociations which have yet to register with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Sarawak are required to do so to facilitate coordination and channelling of annual funds.
They a re encouraged to register with the Sarawak Sports Commissioner.
According to Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan, unregistered sport associations can apply for online registration through the Registration of Sport Associations ( Rosa).
“Alternatively, registration can also be made by filling in the application form from the Sports Commissioner Office,” he said when officiating the Serembu Youth Hobby Carnival at Siniawan Old Town here yesterday.
Snowdan also pointed out that the Sarawak government is constantly looking for suitable approaches to approach youths in the state.
He said the right approach ought to be carried out so that youths are given the best surroundings to showcase their respective capabilities.
“We acknowledge that times have changes and the reality is that today’s youths like to express their feelings in their own way.
“This is one of the characteristics of today’s generation of youths who are always associated with creativity, innovation and being dynamic.”
During the event, Snowdan also announced a grant of RM10,000 for the organisation of the carnival.
M e a nwh i l e , S e r emb u assemblyman Miro Simuh said youth activities based on their hobbies and interests are more f lexible as they are not tied to formalities and protocols.
“That is the significant change in the current youth movement as they do not want to be tied down by activities which are too formal and conventional,” he observed.