MINDET Sports strengthens camaraderie, cooperation among agencies

8 August 2026

KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) Sports Championship serves as a platform to foster a spirit of camaraderie and family among ministry personnel.

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Datuk Ewon Benedick said the championship also strengthen cooperation among personnel and agencies under the ministry.

He said the organisation of the championship was proposed after he was appointed to lead MINDET, particularly following the expansion of portfolios and agencies under the ministry.

“I proposed that the MINDET Sports Championship be held to foster a spirit of togetherness and family within MINDET, as well as to strengthen cooperation among agencies,” he said when launching the MINDET Badminton Sports Championship at the Yayasan Sabah Complex here today.

The MINDET Sports Championship features various sporting events, including badminton, football, volleyball, pickleball, golf, darts, bowling, table tennis, carrom, pool, athletics and tug-of-war.

Ewon said each agency and department under MINDET would take turns hosting the various sporting events.

In his brief speech, Ewon also cited the 1992 Thomas Cup final as an example of how sport can unite Malaysians.

“I hope that through this championship, MINDET, under my leadership, will continue to remain united and work together, starting with this MINDET Sports Championship, and subsequently give our best to the people of Sabah through our respective services,” he said.

He also expressed his appreciation to all MINDET personnel, as well as the committee members and secretariat, for their efforts in making the sports championship a success.