{
  "id": 4325271,
  "title": "Sibu’s iconic youth extreme sports hub gets RM470,000 revamp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/sibus-iconic-youth-extreme-sports-hub-gets-rm470-000-revamp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T23:01:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/30/sibus-iconic-youth-extreme-sports-hub-gets-rm470000-revamp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sibu's renowned youth extreme sports hub, SAYS, has received a substantial RM470,000 upgrade, set to be finished by January 2027. Dr Annuar Rapaee, State Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, revealed that the funding allocation was secured by the state government in February 2023. The Sibu Municipal Council, currently the implementing agency, has enlisted a contractor to execute repair and upgrading works. The SAYS, situated at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2, boasts free Wi-Fi and the longest skate arena in Sarawak, featuring a BMX pumping track. It has previously hosted numerous extreme sports events, including international competitions. Last January, the Nangka Constituency Service Centre took over responsibility for the facility, which they plan to rename \"Sibu Xtreme Game Arena.\" Dr Annuar has invited potential managers to discuss the facility's maintenance and operation.",
  "summary": "SIBU (Aug 30): A total of RM470,000 has been allocated to upgrade the iconic Sibu Active Youth Space (SAYS) at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2, with the works targeted for completion by January next year. State Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the funding was secured from [...] The post Sibu’s iconic youth extreme sports hub gets…",
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}