WANGAN R/C DRIFTER

2012-02-15T23:24:00.000-08:00

COMING SOON DBRT RACE ON MARCH

2012-02-15T23:13:00.000-08:00

WANGAN R/C DRIFTER 2012

1) ZMEN

2) HASREE

3) JALIE

4) HADIE

5) HASRIN

6) NAJIB

7) PATT

8) NALEZZ

9) MAMATJUN

10) FAIZ JXR
11) LEGO

2011-11-15T18:50:00.001-08:00

Charity D1:10 Competition inconjuction with Pesta Belia

DATE:
17-18 DECEMBER 2011

VENUE:
PUSAT BELIA, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN.

TIME:
SATURDAY (10.00am - 5.00pm) PRACTICE
(7.00pm - 10.00pm) QUALIFYING

SUNDAY (10.00am - 5.00pm) QUALIFYING AND FINAL

CHASSIS:
ANY 1:10 SCALE 4WD CHASSIS ARE ALLOWED (COMPETITION ARE OPEN FOR 4WD DRIFT AND COUNTER STEER)

TIRE:
NEW AUTODRIFT TIRE ONLY ARE TO BE USE IN THIS COMPETITION (CAN BE COLLECTED on 16/17 Dec 2011 @ Pusat Belia)

MOTOR:
OPEN BRUSHLESS

BATTERY:
OPEN FOR ANY 2 CELL LI-PO 7.4 VOLTS OR 6 CELL SUB-C BATTERIES.

BEST DRESS-UP:
A COMBINE EFFORT OF ANY 4 DRIVERS TO BUILD A REALISTIC DRESS-UP. EACH TEAM MUST SHOW THEIR CREATIVITY IN MAKING A THEMED SCENARIO OF ANY SCENE IN OUR REAL LIFE CAR CULTURE. JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON CREATIVITY, DETAILS OF DRESS-UP, ACCESSORIES AND BEST THEME.
RACE FORMAT:
D1:10 QUALIFYING SYSTEM (1 LAP FOR EVERY HEAT)
DRIVERS WILL BE GIVEN 4 HEAT OF QUALIFYING; TOP 2 FROM EVERY HEAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO THE TOP 16 SPOT.
TOP 16 DRIVERS WILL BATTLE OUT IN A TANDEM DRIFT SINGLE KNOCK-OUT FORMAT.

JUDGING CRITERIA AT QUALIFYING:
3 APPOINTED JUDGES WILL BE JUDGING EVERY DRIVER FROM THEIR DRIVING; JUDGES WILL BE LOOKING FOR A FLOW DRIFT, WITH SMOOTH SLIDE, ENTRANCE SPEED, QUICK SWITCH-BACK, CLIPPING AND BRUSHING ON THE TRACK LAY-OUT. (BRIEFING WILL BE MADE ON 16/12/2011)

PRIZES:
TOP 16 DRIVERS
BEST DRESS-UP WINNER (1 TEAM)

ENTRANCE FEE:
BND$35 (PLUS 1 SET OF CONTROL TIRE) ENTRANCE FEE TO BE PAID AT Hj Abu, Lobo & Atoy.

LAST PAYMENT:
15 DECEMBER 2011, 9 PM

2011-11-15T18:48:00.000-08:00

WANGAN RC DRIFT COMPETITION 2011

Time & Date : 9.00AM, 26 December 2011

Venue : C.H. Hobbies Track

Tire : Auto Drift Tyre (new or used).

Entrance fee : $15 (Open For 4WD & Counter steer Drift).

Motor : Open Brushless

Battery : OPEN FOR 2 CELL LI-PO 7.4 VOLTS OR SUB-C 6 CELL BATTERIES.

Bodyshell : Realistic 1:10 Drift Bodyshells, TC Bodyshell ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Race format : Drift point system & Tandem drift for Top 16 finals.

Prizes : will be given to the top 8 drivers

SPECIAL RACE : Group Tandem Drift. (Drivers were allowed to choose there own partner which consist of 2 to 3 drifters only.prize will be given to the team which accumulate the HIGHEST point.

Best Bodyshell : Will Be divided into 3 categories (1)Old school Concept (2)D.U.B Concept & (3) HellaFlush Concept.Each Category winner will be final judge to find best of the best body showoff.Prize will be given to each category winner & grand prize for the overall winner.

For more info,can contact Wangan members Jalie,Hadie & Najib Tq

2011-11-11T21:06:00.001-08:00

KB R/C Drift Touring & Touring Championship

DATE: 11th December 2011 (Sunday)

VENUE: Beside Tudong Saji

TIME: TBA

ENTRANCE FEE: BND$15
- Last date of fee payment: To be confirm

PARTICIPATION

This race is open to all racers. (locals or non-locals, members or non-members)

RACE CLASSES/CATEGORIES

There are 2 classes/categories of race offered.
1) Open Modified
2) Drift Touring

RULES & REGULATIONS

Class : Open Modified
- ESC : Open
- Motor : Open
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any EP touring car with 4WD system
- Tyres : Open
- Body : 190mm Touring type only. Rear wing height MUST be cut no higher that the lower line. The Rear wing chord MUST also be cut at the inner lines.
- Weight : Minimum 1400g

Class : Drift Touring
- ESC : Open
- Motor : 8.5T & above
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any Drift EP chassis
- Tyres : Controlled (Autodrift)
- Body : Realistic Drift bodies (NO TC bodies allowed)
- Weight : Maximum 1600g (ie:Not more than 1600g)

PRIZES (For both classes)
- 1st place = Trophy + $$Cash $200 Money$$
- 2nd place = Trophy + $$Cash $150 Money$$
- 3rd place = Trophy + $$Cash $100 Money$$

RACE FORMAT

Qualifying rounds: Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds ie: If time permits we will do 3 qualifying rounds. Best of 1 will dictates your position in the finals.

Final rounds:
'A' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds. If Time permits we will do 3 rounds. In 3 rounds finals, BEST of 2 will dictates your final standing. In 2 rounds finals, BEST of 1 will dictates your final standing.

'B' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 2 rounds. If Time permits we will do 2 rounds. BEST of 1 dictates your final standing.

In case its raining: 1st we will wait for the rain to stop, If its not going to stop then Final standing will be taken from the qualifying round, providing the round is completed in each classes. If its not then the race will be postpone to a later date.

**Note**
This will be confirm again around Mid of November. So I just wanna inform the date so there'll be no clash with other Organizer Race. So just stay tuned.

2011-11-11T21:03:00.000-08:00

DBRT BOUSTEAD CARNIVAL 2011

2011-11-11T20:23:00.000-08:00

-= PEMKAR SERIES ROUND 5 2011 =-

DATE: 13/11/2011 (SUNDAY)

INTRO

As per last year, PEMKAR will be organizing a series race for EP Touring and Drift car for year 2011 season. There will be 6 rounds of races to be held throughout this year.

PARTICIPATION

This race is open to all racers. (locals or non-locals, members or non-members)

POINTS SYSTEM

All participants will be given points after every races (according to their final result). Max of 30 points will be given to the round’s champion of every class and decrement of -1 point to the next positions ie: Champion 30 points, 1st runner up 29 points and so on.

Extra 2 points will be given to the class Top qualifier (TQ).

Best 4 of 6 rounds of your points are counted to determine your overall position in this series race.

RACE CLASSES/CATEGORIES
There are 4 classes/categories of race offered.

1) JuStock Zero Timing (sponsored by Guan Hock Lee)

2) LRP Pro-Stock 10.5t (sponsored by C.H Hobbies)

3) Open Modified

4) Drift Touring (sponsored by Kawan Ria Toys )

RULES , REGULATIONS AND PRIZES

Class : JuStock Zero Timing (sponsored by Guan Hock Lee)

- ESC : Controlled (Hobbywing JuStock)*
- Motor: Controlled (Hobbywing 11.5t motor)*
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any EP touring car with 4WD system
- Tyres: Open
- Body: Open (Touring or GT) For TC body: Rear wing height MUST be cut no higher that the lower line. The Rear wing chordMUST also be cut at the inner lines.
-Weight : Minimum 1400g
-Prizes : Rounds races (1-6) – All ‘A’ Main and TQ will get medals
Champion A Main ( BnD$30 Voucher sponsored by Guan Hock Lee)
2nd place A Main (BnD$20 Voucher sponsored by Guan Hock Lee)
3rd place A Main (BnD$10 Voucher sponsored by Guan Hock Lee)

‘B’ Main only Top 3 will get medals

Grand Champion will get Trophy and 1 set of radio (Sanwa MT4 or Futaba 4PL) sponsored by Guan Hock Lee.

Vouchers can be redeem only at Guan Hock Lee.

* The Hobbywing JuStock package MUST be bought atGUAN HOCK LEE only. Price BND$150. Keep the receipt and show it to the race officials during race days.
Class : LRP Pro-Stock 10.5t (sponsored by C.H.Hobbies)

- ESC : Open
- Motor: Controlled (LRP 10.5T)**
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any EP touring car with 4WD system
- Tyres: Open
- Body: 190mm Touring type only. Rear wing height MUST be cut no higher that the lower line. The Rear wing chord MUSTalso be cut at the inner lines.
-Weight : Minimum 1400g
-Prizes : Rounds races (1-6) - TQ and 'A' Main finalists will get medals.
Champion A Main ( BnD$30 Voucher sponsored by C.H.Hobbies)
2nd place A Main (BnD$20 Voucher sponsored by C.H.Hobbies)
3rd place A Main (BnD$10 Voucher sponsored by C.H.Hobbies)

‘B’ Main only Top 3 will get medals

Grand Champion will get a Trophy and 1 prize TBC (sponsored by C.H.Hobbies)

Vouchers can be redeem only at C.H.Hobbies.

** LRP 10.5t Motor MUST be bought at C.H.Hobbies. Price BND$138. It will be engraved by C.H.Hobbies and keep the receipt and show it to the race officials during race days. The motors will be available from the 30th March, anyone who has bought from C.H.Hobbies earlier can send your motor in for engraving.

Class : Open Modified

- ESC : Open
- Motor: Open
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any EP touring car with 4WD system
- Tyres: Open
- Body: 190mm Touring type only. Rear wing height MUST be cut no higher that the lower line. The Rear wing chord MUST also be cut at the inner lines.
-Weight : Minimum 1400g
-Prizes : Rounds races (1-6)
TQ and A Main finalists will get medals.
'B' Main only Top 3 will get medals.

Grand Champion will get Trophy.

Class : Drift Touring (sponsored by Kawan Ria Toys)

- ESC : Open
- Motor: Open
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any Drift EP chassis
- Tyres: Controlled (Autodrift)***
- Body: Realistic Drift bodies (NO TC bodies allowed)
- Weight : Maximum 1600g (ie:Not more than 1600g)
- Prizes : Rounds races (1-6) - TQ and 'A' Main finalists will get medals.
Champion 'A' Main (30% Discount voucher sponsored by Kawan Ria)
2nd Place 'A' Main (20% Discount voucher sponsored by Kawan Ria)
3rd Place 'A' Main (10% Discount voucher sponsored by Kawan Ria

'B' Main only Top 3 will get medals.

Grand Champion will a get Trophy and 1 set of ABC M-Chassis Car Kit (sponsored by Kawan Ria)

Discount Vouchers can only be redeem at Kawan Ria within 2 weeks after the race and can be used on anything EXCEPT car kits.

*** AutoDrift Tyres MUST be bought at Kawan Ria. You will need to get new sets of tyres for every 2 series race. ie: 1st set for series 1 and 2. 2nd new set for series 3 and 4 and so on. Price BND$22 per set. Keep the receipt and show it to the race officials during race days.

RACE FORMAT

Qualifying rounds: Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds ie: If time permits we will do 3 qualifying rounds. Best of 1 will dictates your position in the finals.

Final rounds:
'A' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds. If Time permits we will do 3 rounds. In 3 rounds finals, BEST of 2 will dictates your final standing. In 2 rounds finals, BEST of 1 will dictates your final standing.

'B' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 2 rounds. If Time permits we will do 2 rounds. BEST of 1 dictates your final standing.

In case its raining: 1st we will wait for the rain to stop If its not going to stop then Final standing will be taken from the qualifying round, providing the round is completed in each classes. If its not then the race will be postpone to a later date.

ENTRANCE FEE

For PEMKAR members : BND$15 each class
For NON-PEMKAR members : BND$25 each class
LATE FEE Payment (for LOCALS only) : Extra BND$5 each class

Entrance Fee are NOT REFUNDABLE

All entry fee payment must be made to:
Brunei Muara - Ah Peng (Race Operator) at Guan Hock Lee
Tutong - Mirai
KB - Hazmi

Date for last day of payment will be on 11/11/2011

2011-09-27T05:15:00.001-07:00

Drift-Tech E.P 1:10 Championship 2011

DATE: 2nd October 2011 (Sunday)

VENUE: Stadium R/C Track

TIME: 9:00am onwards

ENTRANCE FEE: BND$25
- Last date of fee payment: 30th September 2011. (Friday)
- Late payment (on race day) will not be entertained
-Lunch will be provided to drivers only

RACE CLASSES/CATEGORIES
1) Open Modified
2) Drift Touring

RULES & REGULATIONS

Class : Open Modified
- ESC : Open
- Motor : Open
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any EP 1:10 touring car with 4WD system
- Tyres : Open (24mm)
- Body : 190mm Touring type only. Rear wing height MUST be cut no higher that the lower line. The Rear wing chord MUST also be cut at the inner lines.
- Weight : Minimum 1400g

Class : Drift Touring
- ESC : Open
- Motor : Open
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any Drift EP 1:10 chassis
- Tyres : Controlled (TBA)
- Body : Realistic Drift bodies (NO TC bodies allowed)
- Weight : Maximum 1650g (ie:Not more than 1650g)

PRIZES (For both classes)
A-Main Final: 1-3 Trophy + Cash Money
4-10 Trophy
B-Main Final: 1-3 Trophy
C-Main Final: 1-3 Trophy

Lucky draws

RACE FORMAT

Qualifying rounds: Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds ie: If time permits we will do 3 qualifying rounds. Best of 1 will dictates your position in the finals.

Final rounds:
'A' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds. If Time permits we will do 3 rounds. In 3 rounds finals, BEST of 2 will dictates your final standing. In 2 rounds finals, BEST of 1 will dictates your final standing.

'B' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 2 rounds. If Time permits we will do 2 rounds. BEST of 1 dictates your final standing.

In case the weather not permitted(rain) during the event held we will wait for the rain to stop, If the rain still continues, the Final standing will be taken from the qualifying round, providing the round is completed in each classes. If all categories have not started during the rain, race will be postpone to a later date.

2011-07-26T20:30:00.001-07:00

-= PEMKAR SERIES ROUND 3 2011 =-

DATE: 31/07/2011 (SUNDAY)

2011-07-26T20:25:00.000-07:00

KB R/C Touring & Drift Touring Race!!! Sempena Hari Keputeraan Results!!!

Drift Touring Result:

'A'Main-
1st. G. Birin (Brunei)
2nd. Hasree (Brunei)
3rd. Awang JL (Miri)
4th. Raziz (Brunei)
5th. Jimm (Brunei)
6th. G. Maslani (Brunei)
7th. Alex (Miri)
8th. Azrin (Brunei)
9th. G. Hady (Brunei)
10th. Najib (Brunei)

'B'Main-
1st. G. Zoff (Brunei)
2nd. Aboy (Brunei)
3rd. Dillah (Brunei)

'C'Main-
1st. Harris DM (Brunei)

2011-07-03T03:44:00.003-07:00

KB R/C Touring & Drift Touring Race!!! Sempena Hari Keputeraan.

DATE: 24th July 2011 (Sunday)

VENUE: Beside Tudong Saji

TIME: TBA

ENTRANCE FEE: BND$15
- Last date of fee payment: 22nd July 2011 (Friday)

PARTICIPATION

This race is open to all racers. (locals or non-locals, members or non-members)

RACE CLASSES/CATEGORIES

There are 2 classes/categories of race offered.
1) Open Modified
2) Drift Touring

RULES & REGULATIONS

Class : Open Modified
- ESC : Open
- Motor : Open
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any EP touring car with 4WD system
- Tyres : Open
- Body : 190mm Touring type only. Rear wing height MUST be cut no higher that the lower line. The Rear wing chord MUST also be cut at the inner lines.
- Weight : Minimum 1400g

Class : Drift Touring
- ESC : Open
- Motor : 8.5T & above
- Batt : Any 2 cells LiPo 7.4 or 6 cells NiMH/NiCD can be used
- Car : Any Drift EP chassis
- Tyres : Controlled (Autodrift)
- Body : Realistic Drift bodies (NO TC bodies allowed)
- Weight : Maximum 1600g (ie:Not more than 1600g)

PRIZES (For both classes)
- 1st place = Trophy + $$Cash Money$$ (I guess so..)
- 2nd place = Trophy + $$Cash Money$$ (I guess so..)
- 3rd place = Trophy + $$Cash Money$$ (I guess so..)

RACE FORMAT

Qualifying rounds: Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds ie: If time permits we will do 3 qualifying rounds. Best of 1 will dictates your position in the finals.

Final rounds:
'A' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 3 rounds. If Time permits we will do 3 rounds. In 3 rounds finals, BEST of 2 will dictates your final standing. In 2 rounds finals, BEST of 1 will dictates your final standing.

'B' Main - Minimum 1 round, Maximum 2 rounds. If Time permits we will do 2 rounds. BEST of 1 dictates your final standing.

In case its raining: 1st we will wait for the rain to stop, If its not going to stop then Final standing will be taken from the qualifying round, providing the round is completed in each classes. If its not then the race will be postpone to a later date.

2011-07-03T03:09:00.000-07:00

DRIFT-TECH DRIFT POINT ROUND 3 RESULTS

1ST PLACE & TQ G.BIRIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

2ND PLACE HASREE ( WANGAN RC DRIFT )

3RD PLACE NAZHIIM ( DRIFT-TECH )

4TH PLACE AL-AMIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

5TH PLACE LADIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

6TH PLACE RAMAN ( SDT )

7TH PLACE ALVIN ( KAWANRIA )

8TH PLACE NAJIB ( SOLO DRIFTER )

2011-06-27T02:58:00.000-07:00

DRIFT-TECH DRIFT POINT ROUND 3

TIME AND DATE : 3rd July 2011
VENUE : Underground
ENTRANCE FEE : $10 FOR ALL DRIFTERS AND ADDITIONAL $5 FOR THE DRIVERS WHO ADVANCE TO EACH LEVEL e.g. ADVANCE TOP 32, 16 AND TOP 8. OPEN FOR 4WD AND COUNTER STEER DRIFT.
MOTOR : Open for 8.5t and above
BATTERY : OPEN FOR 2 CELL LI-PO 7.4 VOLTS OR SUB-C 6 CELL BATTERIES.

TIRE : Autodrift Tyre new or used.
BODYSHELLS - DRIFT / REALISTIC 1:10 BODYSHELLS, TC BODYSHELLS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
RACE FORMAT : DRIFT POINT QUALIFYING FOR THE SEARCH FOR TOP 32, TOP 16 AND TOP 8. FRO THE TOP 8 DRIVERS THE FORMAT WILL BE CHANGED TO TANDEM DRIFT BATTLE UNTIL THE FINAL.

PRIZES : WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 8 DRIVERS AND BEST BODYSHELL WINNER

2011-06-27T02:54:00.000-07:00

NEWS FROM BORNEO BULLETIN

RC Car Drift Competition

Last Updated on Monday, 27 June 2011 14:18Written by Khairil HassanMonday, 27 June 2011 07:44

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Winners of the RC car drift competition

Bandar Seri Begawan - Twenty-five radio control (RC) car enthusiasts including those from Malaysia participated in the radio control car drift competition held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas yesterday.

Two categories were competed - the 50/50 (normal) drifting and the counter steer drifting (novice). Points system was used to determine the winners of each round where the cars needed to drift to specific markers to get points.

Iswandy (Miri) was champion of the 50/50 (normal) drift, Hasree came in second place and Haddy (Miri) won third place.

Hj Birin was champion of the counter steer drift (novice) and also won a special race between champions of both categories.

Decibel Radio Control Team organised the competition.

2011-06-27T02:47:00.000-07:00

RESULTS DBRT DRIFT POINT SYSTEM VER III

RESULT 50/50 DRIFT COMPETITION

1ST PLACE ISWANDY ( MIRI DRIFTER )

2ND PLACE HASREE ( WANGAN R/C DRIFTER )

3RD PLACE HADDY ( MIRI DRIFTER )

RESULT COUNTER STEER

1. G.BIRIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

2. FATHULL ( DBRT )

3. ALVIN ( KAWANRIA )

RESULT 50/50 VS COUNTER STEER GOES TO;

G.BIRIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

TEAM MIRI DRIFTER

PICTURE OF THE RACE

2011-06-27T00:49:00.000-07:00

DbRT Drift challenge 2011 verIII

Due to the cancellation of our pre season drift race, we are proud to announce that we will be holding:

DbRT Drift Challenge 2011 verIII
Location: SHHB underground circuit
Track surface: carpet (track layout will be shown 3 days before raceday)
Date:26/6/2011
Category: 1)CS (countersteer) 2) Normal drifting
Time:9am
Bodyshell: only drift bodyshells
Tyre: New Autodrift tyres to be purchased at KAWANRIA (receipt of tyres purchased must be shown to prove it is bought at kawanria)
R&R: Drift point system / Tandem drift for finals
A special challenge will be held once winners of both categories are confirmed.
Registration: $10 Top16 add $2 Top8 add $2
Prizes: Top 3 of both categories and the best creative bodyshell
Registration can be made online here or contact 8989900

2011-06-09T04:37:00.000-07:00

DbRT Super Drift Tournament Season 2011/12 Vol.I ( CANCEL )

Venue : S.H.H.B Underground Track
Date : 18th June 2011
Time : 7 Pm (Sharp) to 11 Pm
Race format : Drift Point System
Category : 1) Countersteer 2)Full time 4wd (50/50)
Track Surface : Carpet
Motor : Open Brushless
Tyre : (TBC)
Registration Fee : $10
NOTE : Confirmation of race will be announce 2 days before the event

2011-05-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

PICTURE DRIFT-TECH SERIES 2

TQ - G.ALAI ( DRBT )

1ST - TOM ( DRIFT-TECH )

2ND - G.ALAI ( DRBT )

3RD - AL-AMIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

4RD - HASREE ( WANGAN R/C DRIFT )

5TH - AZRIN ( X-GHOST KB )

6TH - G.BIRIN ( DRIFT-TECH )

7TH - SAMBOI ( DRIFT-TECH )

BEST BODY SHELL GOES TO

HADIEE ( WANGAN R/C DRIFT )

R/C DRIFTER BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 2011

2011-04-27T19:36:00.000-07:00

DRIFT-TECH SERIES 2011

2011-04-17T21:53:00.000-07:00

News: Ministry building Youth Park for their favourite activities

Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Paduka Hj Jemat Hj Ampal (R) looking at the layout of the youth park yesterday.Picture: BT/Yusri Adanan

Amir Noor
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A YOUTH Park is to be developed by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports which will act as a venue for the youth to conduct their favourite activities such as skateboarding, remote control cars and musical performances.

Planned to be located in front of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, the $982,213 Youth Park is the government's answer to youth associations that have previously pleaded for an official venue for their interests.

In an interview, Hjh Norlah Hj Yaakub, Acting Director of Youth and Sports Development said that it was in the interest of the ministry to deliver such facilities to meet the recreational needs of youth in a proper and organised manner.

Through the establishment of the Youth Park and the accessibility of the facilities, youth-related associations, for example of the Remote Control Cars (RCC), will be able to carry out their competitions locally as opposed of having them travel to distant destinations such as Miri.

The main facilities of the park will be a Skatepark, an RCC track and a stage that can be used for musical performances. The facilities were decided based on popular demand from the youth associations.

"Hopefully, it will encourage the youth to take part in these remote control car (or skateboard) activities to fill in their spare time in a beneficial manner," she said.

At approximately 200 square metres, or the equivalent of two football fields, the park will be able to accommodate "hundreds" of people, said Hj Norlah. She did not rule out that it could accommodate 1,000.

In addition to its development, the Department of Youth and Sports will also be looking into the maintenance and cleanliness management of the park with the assistance of the voluntary youth associations in the Sultanate.

Present during yesterday's ceremony was Permanent Secretaries Dato Paduka Hj Jemat Hj Ampal and Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid Hj Mohd Jaafar as well as Acting Permanent Secretary 1 Hj Mohd Hj Abd Rahman who received the contract for the development from a representative from Contractor Dorea Sdn Bhd.

Construction of the park will begin next month, with plans to complete it by April 2012. The Brunei Times