Sarawak track breached international standards

KUALA LUMPUR: An international cycling official present at the Malaysia Games BMX competition in Sarawak last month has described the track layout as a clear breach of international safety regulations, reported New Straits Times today. 

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the event should not have been allowed to go on as the organisers had violated the most important safety regulation for track layout, outlined by the International Cyclists Union (UCI). 

A key safety requirement for track layout, according to the UCI guideline, is that the first straight, from the start hill to the first berm (raised bank), must have a minimum distance of 70m. 

Cycling body, PWD spar over Sukma track

THE finger-pointing over who should be held responsible for the deplorable state of the cycling events’ infrastructure at the recent 18th Malaysia Games (Sukma) has begun, reported New Straits Times today.

The Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) and the state Public Works Department (PWD) yesterday were at loggerheads as each claimed the other should be blamed. 

SCA secretary Zulaihi Seri said PWD should be held responsible for the lack of infrastructure at the BMX track. 

Abdul Karim shocked at MACC's action

Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was shocked when he heard news on the investigation of cycling officials by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC).

He said he was in the dark about the investigation because as far as he was concerned, in terms of management of the association, it has been well managed and transparent in its affairs.

Abdul Karim, who is also the Youth and Sports Assistant Minister, was quoted by an a local English daily yesterday.

MACC raids homes of 2 cycling officials in Kuching

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized documents related to the organisation of cycling events at the just concluded Malaysia Games, reported New Straits Times today.

It is learnt that MACC officials raided the homes of two cycling officials in Kuching on Monday. 

A source revealed that one of the homes raided was also used as the office of the sports body.