THE Sarikei district in Sarawak is set to attract running enthusiasts with the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon 2025.
The run is scheduled to take place on Aug 24 at the grounds of Dewan Suarah.
Sarawak Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the event also aimed to promote the Tun Datuk Patinggi Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge as a new tourism icon and a symbol of the district’s infrastructure development.
“Through this event, both locals and visitors will not only be able to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding areas but also help foster a spirit of sportsmanship and unity.
“This event also symbolises the unification of communities through sports, while serving as a platform to showcase new infrastructure that will transform Sarikei’s landscape and position it as a high-potential sports tourism destination,” he told Bernama.
Len Talif, who is also Kuala Rajang assemblyman, said the run would be open to all, with a target of 1,000 participants in the 21km, 10km and 5km categories.
