Sarikei: The Sarikei district is set to attract running enthusiasts with the upcoming Sarikei Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon 2025, scheduled to take place on August 24 at the grounds of Dewan Suarah.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sarawak Deputy Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh stated that the event aims to promote the Tun Datuk Patinggi Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge as a new tourism icon and a symbol of the district's infrastructure development. He emphasized the event's dual purpose of allowing participants to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding areas while fostering a spirit of sportsmanship and unity.

The minister highlighted that the event symbolizes the unification of communities through sports and serves as a platform to showcase new infrastructure that will transform Sarikei's landscape. This initiative positions the district as a high-potential sports tourism destination. Len Talif, who is also Kuala Rajang state assemblyman, mentioned that the run is open to people of all backgrounds and age groups, with a target of 1,000 participants in the 21-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 5-kilometre categories.