MBKS martial arts event gets a boost

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DONATION HANDOVER: Chan (second right) receiving the mock cheque from Lim witnessed by (from left) Ho, Leong and Lee.

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Kuching Festival Cash Martial Arts Display 2013 received a boost in its finances with the donation of RM35,000 from Natural Avenue Sdn Bhd.

This is the 10th year the company is supporting the event.

One thousand martial arts exponents will be showcasing their skills and talents on July 27 at the state Hockey Stadium at 6.30pm, said mayor James Chan.

“This event is a showcase of various martial arts which includes Wushu, Taichi, Akido, Muay Thai, Rumpun Silat and Taekwando under one platform. The public should take advantage of the display as it provides an opportunity for Kuching folks to obtain a better insight into the world of martial arts and arouse keen interest in the activities,” Chan told a press conference yesterday.

He added that the martial arts display aims to promote greater understanding among the people, especially youths, on the diversity of Sarawak’s culture and cultivate goodwill, tolerance and spirit of unity.

“This is the biggest performance in one night and if the public is interested, they can take part in the various martial arts to keep healthy and make new friends,” Chan added.

Those participating are Taiji Gong Shibashi Association, Wushu, Lion and Dragon Dance Association, Sarawak Tae-Kwan-Do ITF Association, Aikido Iwana Ryu, Kelab Muah Thai Kuching and Rumpun Silat Sarawak.

At the sponsorship presentation yesterday, he thanked Natural Avenue for its continuous support of the Kuching festival.

Natural Avenue Sdn Bhd general manager Jackson Lim said that the contribution was part of the company’s corporate exercise to be part of the community.

“We want to be involved in the community, not just MBKS but also Padawan Municipal Council,” said Lim.

Among those present were Natural Avenue Sdn Bhd Agency and Betting Operations senior manager Ho Ek Hock and Admin and Personnel senior manager Lincoln Leong and MBKS city secretary John Lee.