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21ST ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Welcome To Kuching, Sarawak

“21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships 2019”

We are indeed honoured to have won the bid to host the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships 2019 where many master athletes from throughout the Asia Region and also from other countries will be taking part in this event besides our home athletes.

We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome all of the participants who would be travelling together with their families and friends to Kuching to compete in this prestigious event.

Sarawak is no stranger to hosting international sporting events and we are able to host many regional and international sporting events because we have world class facilities.

It is our sincere hope that all our visitors will have a memorable stay in Kuching and experience Sarawak’s hospitality which we are proud of. We trust that you will bring home more than just fond memories of the event.

Finally, we would also like to thank Asia Masters Athletics for the trust and confidence in us to host the 2019 Asia Masters Athletics Championships in Kuching, Sarawak.

DATUK PATINGGI (DR) ABANG HAJI ABDUL RAHMAN ZOHARI BIN TUN DATUK ABANG HAJI OPENGCHIEF MINISTER OF SARAWAK

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TECHNICAL HANDBOOK AND ENTRY INFORMATION

MESSAGEMINISTER OF TOURISM, ARTS, CULTURE,

YOUTH AND SPORTS SARAWAK

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On behalf of Kuching, Sarawak and the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships (21st AMAC) Local Organising Committee, I warmly welcome all competitors, officials and the sports fans to Kuching, the City of Hornbill.

Kuching has successfully organised many Asian and International sports events. In 2017, we have successfully organised the 31st Malaysian International Open Masters Athletics Championships in Kuching. Since then, Kuching has striven to promote masters activities and championships to improve the healthy lifestyle among the citizens of Sarawak. We are thankful to AMA Affiliates for having given us the opportunity to be the Host of 21st AMAC 2019 in Kuching, Sarawak.

Let me assure you that the sports venues and facilities are well prepared for the reception of the athletes and spectators from all over Asia and outside Asia Region. The 21st AMAC LOC is trying to stage a memorable and successful championships in Kuching. As the Organising Chairman I am working closely with Asia Masters Athletics (AMA), Malaysian Masters Athletic Association (MMAA) and the Government of Sarawak to make sure the championships is organised systematically.

We hope the guests and competitors will not only keep the memories of the championships and excellent results, but also the hospitality of the local residents, and the multi-cultural ethnicity of Sarawak.

I would like to thank AMA, MMAA, the state government, LOC, all competitors and team officials for being part of the championships. I would also like to extend our best wishes to all. Enjoy the stay in Kuching, Sarawak!

HONORABLE DATUK SNOWDAN LAWANASST. MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS SARAWAK

MESSAGEORGANISING CHAIRMAN

21ST AMAC

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MESSAGE MR. VIWAT VIGRANTANOROS

AMA PRESIDENT

Greetings!

On behalf of the Asia Masters Athletics (AMA) I would like to congratulate Kuching, Sarawak for having won the bid to be the host for 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships, which will be held on 2 – 6 December 2019, in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. We are confident the Malaysian Masters Athletic Association (MMAA), the national masters association in Malaysia together with the Sarawak State Government will stage a wonderful championships in 2019. Malaysia has the experience in organising this championships twice in 1990 and 2010 successfully. Kuching, Sarawak which is in East Malaysia is a tourist paradise, there are a lot of wonderful places to visit and enjoy yourselves. I would like to extend our warmest welcome to all master athletes and officials from Asian Countries and also from other regions as well. Finally, our thanks to the City of Kuching of Sarawak for hosting this championships. See you all in Kuching in 2019.

VIWAT VIGRANTANOROS

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MESSAGEYBHG DATUK KARIM BIN IBRAHIM

PRESIDENTMALAYSIAN ATHLETICS FEDERATION (MAF)

It is indeed an honour and great pleasure for me to pen a few words in the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships Technical Handbook, which will be distributed to all countries that will be participating in the championships from 2 – 6 December 2019. The 16th Asia Masters Athletics Championships were successfully organised in Kuala Lumpur in the year 2010. Now in 2019 we are bringing this championships to another beautiful city of Kuching, Sarawak. This will certainly benefit the people of East Malaysia .

Masters Athletics is becoming very popular among master athletes all over the world. We are surprised to notice that more that 10,000 master athletes taking part in the World Master Athletics (WMA) Championships. I wish to congratulate the Malaysian Masters Athletic Association (MMAA) and the Sarawak Government for successfully bringing this prestigious championships to Malaysia. We, the Malaysian Athletics Federation always give our full support, assistance, guidance and our blessing to MMAA for all its activities to encourage healthy lifestyle among senior citizens.

I take this opportunity to invite all master athletes and team officials from Asian and outside Asian Countries to the land of Hornbill. I wish you all a very happy and wonderful stay in Kuching, Sarawak. Please take this opportunity to explore Sarawak which provides a variety of adventurous activities for all.

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Greetings from MMAA!Malaysian Masters Athletic Association (MMAA) warmly invite all participants to the beautiful city of Kuching, Sarawak to compete in the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships, which will be held from 2nd – 6th December 2019. MMAA and the Sarawak State Government are collaborating to organise a memorable event for all master athletes from Asia and also outside the Asian Region.

Master athletes are truly special, as they are known for their aspiration, enthu-siasm, courage and concept of longevity. They make a broad and meaningful social network among master athletes from all over the world. Master athletes are the inspiration as role models for the younger generation.

We at MMAA feel very honoured and happy to be part of the organisational fraternity that paves the platform for the master athletes to assemble in one place and compete with full courage and sportsmanship in order to motivate and cultivate healthy lifestyle among the public.

As the organiser, we welcome all participants, team officials, technical offi-cials and family members to be part of this wonderful championship and to the adventurous city of Kuching to enjoy both the competition and the hospi-tality of the people of Sarawak. Spend some time in Sarawak and enjoy your stay here!

DATUK SERI (DR) V. PULAINTHIRAN

MESSAGEDATUK SERI (DR) V. PULAINTHIRAN

Patron, Malaysian Masters Athletic Association

Advisor, 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships

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Greetings from Malaysia and MMAA!

It is my pleasure to welcome all participants and officials to the City of Kuching, Sarawak for the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships (21st AMAC) , 2 – 6 December 2019.

Malaysia has hosted the 6th and the 16th edition of the Asia Masters Athletics Championships in 1990 and 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. We received very good response from the Asian countries for the above two championships. This time we have open few events for athletes from other regions. We take great pleasure in inviting master athletes from all Asian Countries and also from countries outside Asia to participate in this championships. We hope 21st AMAC will serve as a link between Asia and other Regions to foster friendship and goodwill among the countries. We will try our best to make this a wonderful and a memorable championships for all. Apart from the competitions, there are a lot of fascinating places to visit in Kuching, Sarawak. Sarawak is a tropical paradise with endless, sun drenched beaches, world’s oldest tropical rain forests teaming with exotic floral and fauna, idyllic rural villages and cosmopolitan cities. Welcome to Kuching, Sarawak and you will have a wonderful feeling!

S. SIVAPRAGASAM, AMW

MESSAGE MR. S. SIVAPRAGASAM

MMAA President & AMA Secretary

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ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICS (AMA) COUNCIL MEMBERS

POSITION

NAME COUNTRY

President Mr. Viwat Vigrantanoros Thailand VP (General Affairs) Mr . Wang Dawei PR China VP (Non-Stadia) Mr. P.H.D. Waidyatilaka Sri Lanka VP (Stadia) Mr. Merari Nainggolan Indonesia Secretary Mr. S. Sivapragasam Malaysia Treasurer Mr. Taweewich Phoorisopraditt Thailand Women’s Representative Ms Kalaivalli R. Ratnam Malaysia Technical Chairman Mr. A. Kannan Singapore Technical Member Mr. Prasert Srisueb Thailand Technical Member Ms Kayako Maeda Japan Technical Member Mr. Cho Hsin Te Chinese Taipei

ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICS (AMA)

The first unofficial meeting to form a body for veteran athlete in Asia was held in the year 1983 in India. The Indonesian Veteran Athletics Association with the patronage of Indonesian Amateur Athletics Federation helped to draft and present the constitution at the meeting of the General Assembly on 26th July 1986, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The draft constitution was accepted by the General Assembly and subsequently office bearers for the Asian body was elected. It was then called as the Asian Veteran Athletic Association (AVAA) and officially became the Affiliate of World Association of Veteran Athletes (WAVA) in the year 1986.

However, before the formation of a formal body for Asia master athletes, Championships at Asian level were already held. The first Asian Veterans Athletics Championships were held on 27th July 1981 in Singapore.

In the year 2003, the word ‘veterans’ was changed to ‘masters’ in accordance with the change in the world body from WAVA to WMA (World Masters Athletics). AVAA followed the change and became AMA (Asia Masters Athletics). The name of the championships changed from veterans to masters as well.

Asia Masters Athletics Championships (AMAC) are held biennially. AMAC is open only to men and women who are 35 years and above who are from Asia, and are medically fit to compete.

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VISION

To promote masters athletics in Asian countriesTo foster international friendship, understanding and cooperation through

masters athletics

MISSION

Organise, regulate and administer athletics for men and women of not less than thirty five years of age

Sanction AMAC and other international masters athletics championships

FRIENDSHIP AND GOODWILLSPORTING SPIRITSELF DISCOVERY & SATISFACTIONEQUALITY & WELLBEING

All the above values are achieved through participation in masters’ athletics meets.

“EVERYONE CAN TAKE PART”

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LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

The organisation of 21st AMAC is undertaken by the 21st AMAC Local Organising Committee Members as follows:

Position Name Patron YAB Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul

Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg The Right Honourable Chief Minister of Sarawak

Advisor YB Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth & Sports Sarawak

Advisor YBhg Datuk Karim bin Ibrahim President Malaysian Athletics Federation

Advisor YBhg Datuk Seri (Dr) V. Pulainthiran Patron Malaysian Masters Athletic Association

Organising Chairman YB Datuk Snowdan Lawan Asst. Minister of Youth and Sports Sarawak

Deputy Organising Chairman 1 Mr. Hii Chang Kee Deputy Organising Chairman 2 Dr. Ong Kong Swee Championships Director Mr. S. Sivapragasam Deputy Championships Director (Technical) Ms. Kalaivalli R. Ratnam Deputy Championships Director (Logistic) Mr. Lawrence Chew Secretary Ms Chong Siew Kian Assistant Secretary Mr. N. Rajasvaran Treasurer 1 Mr. Awang Amiezan Treasurer 2 Mr. Stanley Arumugam AMA Technical Delegate Mr. A. Kannan (Singapore ) MAF Technical Delegate Mr. S. Muregesu Competition YBhg Datuk S. Vegiyathuman Accreditation Dr. V. Mohanadas / Mr. S. Murali Technical Officials / Facilities Mr. S. Muregesu Technical Manager Mr. G. Raman Liaison Mr. Selamat bin Sarif / Dr. Jeya Velu Certificate Mr. Lee Thoo Hai / Dr. Boon Pong Ying Prizes & Souvenir Mrs. M. Kamalaveni / Mrs Zalina bt Zulkeflee Functions Mrs. V. Mohana Sundari Malaysian contingent Mr. C. Chinnathamby Venue Inspection Sgt Major (R) GP Balan Torch Run Mr. M. Iyaru / Mr. Zainol Abidin Zakaria Protocol & Reception Mr. Azlan bin Haji Ali Badri Finance Mr. Awang Amiezan Security / Traffic Inspector Charles Hardy Publicity / Media Mr. Awang Johari Volunteers Mr. Ahmad Rodzli Hashim Opening & Closing Ceremony Ms. Chong Siew Kian Accommodation Mrs. Anthea Yeo Marketing / Sponsorship Mr. Lawrence Chew Medical / Doping Mr. Nishal Kumar (ADAMAS) Transportation / Tourism Mrs. Sharzeda Datu Hj Salleh Askor Souvenir Program Mrs. Zurema Binti Majenan

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BEAUTIFUL SARAWAK1. INTRODUCTION TO KUCHINGDescribed as one of the most attractive cities in Southeast Asia, Kuching is the State capital. It is a city rich in history, and modern day Kuching is a delightful blend of modern structures and old-world charm. Kuching is divided by the Sarawak River; the south is a commercial residential area, dominated by Chinese, while the north shore is predominantly Malay in character, with old kampong houses lining the river. Kuching is known to be the highest populated city in the entire Sarawak in Malaysia. While the Bruneian Empire was in administration, Kuching was the third capital. Only after Kuching was handed over to James Brooke, it became the capital of Sarawak. While Charles Brooke was the ruler, the city kept flourishing. It saw some major development like construction of hospitals, schools, lavatories, prison and souks. World War II made Kuching a part of the Japanese province post Japanese invasion. However, the town was not damaged even after the war.

2. INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT

i. The Waterfront

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The Waterfront has been transformed into a landscaped esplanade through restoration and a land reclamation project. Earlier there was warehouses and looked like an ancient dock with many ships coming in. It has become a popular meeting place, with food stalls, restaurants and entertainment facilities including an open air theatre. There is also a restored Chinese pavilion, an observation tower, a tea terrace and musical fountains. Traditional architecture like the Square Tower is also a thing to take note of.

ii. Darul Hana Bridge

The Darul Hana bridge is a beautiful pedestrian bridge, which opened in November 2017. The inhabitants of Kuching always had to cross the Sarawak river with a “bot tambang” or “water taxi”. Now the population and also the tourists can cross over the bridge to make the crossing from the south to the north of Kuching. The bridge stands out because of its special shape. It is not a straight bridge, but an S-shaped pedestrian bridge, resembling a Yin and Yang sign. The bridge is 336 meters long and is supported by two cables that are 45 meters high and

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connected with two outward-facing steel pillars with hornbill wings. The steel pillars face outwards at an angle of 48 degrees. They stand in opposite directions and it symbolizes the balance between the cultures that live together in Sarawak. The long S-shaped bridge has elements of the bamboo bridges of the Bidayuh community, but it is a futuristic design. The supporting structure of the cable bridge consists of cables, which are in a steel tube. The name “Darul Hana” bridge means “a place of peace and quiet” in Arabic.

iii. Fort Margherita

Fort Margherita was built in 1879 to guard Kuching’s river approaches from pirates. In the old days, a canon shot was fired from here every evening to mark the end of the government work day. Named after Charles Brooke’s wife, Ranee Margaret, it is a unmistakable landmark along Sarawak River. As the Fort is situated within the police training barracks, visitors may be asked for some form of ID.

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Brooke Gallery The Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita, was officially opened on September 24, 2016 coinciding with the 175th anniversary of the founding of State. Housed in a Fort named after James Brooke’s wife, Rani Margherita, the gallery’s irreplaceable historical documents, artefacts and arts from the White Rajah’s era, wrapped in steep history and preserved in time.

iv. India Street

India Street is lined with shops selling all kinds of goods, particularly textiles. Mid-way down India Street (if you can find it!) there is a narrow passageway that leads to Gambier Road. If you follow this passageway you’ll pass a small Indian Mosque hidden away in the middle of the city. The Mosque’s structure has undergone many changes since it was originally built by Kuching’s Indian Muslim community in the mid 19th century.

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v. Carpenter Street

Chinatown: most of Kuching’s Chinese population live in the shop houses lining the narrow streets around the Main Bazaar. The street, opposite the waterfront, is the oldest in the city, dating from 1864. Kuching’s highest concentration of antique and handicraft shops is to be found here. The characteristically Chinese Red Archway welcomes the travellers with complete warmth. The best thing about the streets is that, they are devoid of garbage. The cleanliness of the city and the bright paints of the walls are just great to look at. Lined up book stores, coffee shops, hardware stores and antique furniture stores have enhanced the grandiose of the city. One can also choose to visit the myriad Chinese temples that are to be found in the Carpenter Street. Also around the Main Bazaar are some other important buildings dating from the Brooke era.

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vi. Cat Monument

The Kuching North City Hall Family Cat Statues can be found in the intersection of Jalan Padungan, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Abell. This cat statue is the easiest to spot because of its strategic location, in the center of major shopping complexes and hotels in Kuching. Kuching is also called ‘Cats City’ or ‘City of Cats’ for nothing. The cat statues not only gives a unique feel to the city, they are also nice photography subjects. This white cat is the Kuching South City Council Cat Statue, it was built in the 90s and is the first ever cat statue in Kuching. For me, it is the nicest and friendliest looking of all. It sits in front of the Little China Town along Jalan Padungan and looks like it is welcoming visitors with its waving hand.

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vii. Sarawak Museum

Sarawak Museum: One of Kuching’s biggest attractions is an internationally renowned museum called Sarawak Museum. It is the oldest Museum in Kuching that holds many secrets of this country’s glorious past. Opened in 1891, the museum overlooks pleasant botanical gardens and the Heroes Memorial, built to commutate the dead of the Second World War. It was established by Charles Brooke upon the support of the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. This museum displayed the local arts and crafts in earlier years. During the second World War, this museum was protected by a Japanese officer who had a fondness for it.

viii. Culture Village ( Kampung Budaya )

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Kampung Budaya-Possibly the finest “Living Museum” in South East Asia, Sarawak Cultural Village combines history, tradition, lifestyle and architecture with a dash of education and portion of theatre to create a unique multi-cultural extravaganza. Seven unique traditional houses, spread over a beautiful 17-acre site, gives you the perfect introduction to Sarawak, its people and cultures, whether you are looking for insight into longhouse lifestyle or a taste of exuberant Sarawak hospitality, Sarawak Cultural Village is a must visit for visitors to Kuching and Damai.

ix. Bako National Park

Bako National Park is a national park in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. Established in 1957, it is the oldest national park in Sarawak. It covers an area of 27.27 square kilometres (10.53 sq mi) at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula at the mouth of the Bako and Kuching Rivers. It is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) by road from Kuching. Millions of years of erosion of the sandstone have created a coastline of steep cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of white, sandy bays. Wave erosion at the base of the cliffs has carved many of the rocky headlands into fantastically shaped sea arches and seastacks with coloured patterns formed by iron deposition. The most famous of them is shaped like a cobra’s head which can be spotted on a boat ride from the headquarters or one

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of the beaches. The park can only be reached by a 20-minute boat ride from the village of Kampung Bako. It is often visited as a day-trip from Kuching, though accommodations (campground and for-estry service bungalows) are available.

x. Damai Central

Built on a coastal land fronting the panoramic South China Sea, Damai Craftsworld & Event Centre takes the “center stage” of Damai Bay with the advantage of natural ambience of sun, sand and sea, all set against the backdrop of the lush tropical greenery of Mt. Santubong. It is born out of a vision to transform the Santubong Peninsular into an entertainment oasis to enhance the experience and the living lifestyle for both the local populace and tourists. The complex is complete with F&B, shopping and recreation facilities. The availability of an open-air arena now makes Damai Central (Damai Craftsworld & Event Centre) the ideal platform for the staging of carnivals, concerts, weddings, corporate and other theme functions. Its strategic location and comprehensive facilities open doors to the public and cultivate healthy outdoor activities for all. Whether you just want to have a tall cool drink by the sundeck, treat your family to a sumptuous meal or simply admire the sunset with your loved one, it is the perfect getaway for all. Now, there’s an opened beach for Kuchingites to go to, away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

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xi. Old Chinese Temple

If you ever wanted to visit an old Chinese temple, this is it. Sitting on a foothill and commanding the view over the river and Main Bazaar, the ornately decorated Tua Pek Kong Temple, which was one of the few buildings that survived the 1884 Great Fire of Kuching, is said to have the best Feng Shui location in the city. It is believed to date back to 1843 and has been on official records since 1876. Various traditional festivals are held here every year, including the famous Wang Kang Festival to commemorate the dead.

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xii. Satok Sunday Market Kuching

Sunday Market: Kuching’s best market, and also one of the best in Sarawak, is along Jln Satok. The market actually begins late on Saturday afternoon, when villagers bring in their produce and livestock and start trading. They sleep at their stalls and resume trading at around 5am on Sunday. The vendors here are quite congenial and bargaining is also accepted. People from the village gather here with their lots of fruits, vegetables, spices and various fish and sell them at the Sunday Market of Sarawak. Mainly, it is a perfect place for grocery shopping and not only tourists but the citizens also swarm at this market for buying their regular food.

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xiii. Culture

Iban Melanau Orang Ulu Penan

Kuching has a truly multi-racial society comprising of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups such as Bidayuh; Iban; Orang Ulu; Melanau and Penan. With such a diverse population, the culture is a fascinating blend of exotic Asia. The music, dance and customs are both colourful and enchanting. Kuching offers its travellers a diverse cultural concoction that is rare in any other place.

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Some helpful words in the Malaysian National Language (Malay language)

ENGLISH MALAY LANGUAGE Welcome Selamat Datang

Good Morning Selamat Pagi

Good Afternoon Selamat Tengah hari

Good Evening Selamat Petang

Good Night Selamat Malam

Thank You Terima Kasih

Welcome Sama-sama

What is your name? Siapakah nama tuan?

Can you help me? Boleh tolong saya?

Religions Sarawakians practice a variety of religions, including Islam, Christianity, Chinese folk religion (a fusion of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and ancestor worship) and animism. Christianity is the largest religion in culturally and religiously diverse Sarawak. Religion plays a significant role in nurturing the culture of decency and modesty among Sarawakians. It also reflects and strengthens the identity among various ethnics. For example, Islam reflects the identity of Malay, Chinese religions and Buddha reflects the identity of Chinese and Christianity reflects the identity of most Dayaks, while some still practising animism.

The current State flag was adopted by the State Government of Sarawak in 1988.

Red colour symbolises the courage, determination and sacrifices of the people in their tireless pursuit to attain and maintain progress and esteem in the course of creating a model State;

Yellow colour denotes the supremacy of law and order, unity and stability in the diversity.

Black colour symbolises the rich natural resources and wealth of Sarawak such as petroleum, timber etc which provide the foundation for the advancement of her people;

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The current State flag was adopted by the State Government of Sarawak in 1988. Red colour symbolises the courage, determination and sacrifices of the people in their tireless pursuit to attain and maintain progress and esteem in the course of creating a model State; Yellow colour denotes the supremacy of law and order, unity and stability in the diversity. Black colour symbolises the rich natural resources and wealth of Sarawak such as petroleum, timber etc which provide the foundation for the advancement of her people; The yellow nine-pointed Star denotes the nine divisions where the rakyat lives in harmony. The Star symbol also embodies the aspiration of the people of Sarawak in their quest to improve their quality of life.

State Flag of Sarawak

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SARAWAK STATE CREST

The State Crest signifies the proud “Land of the Hornbills” flying high in aspirations and achievements in all field of endeavour, guided by the ideology of the ‘politics of development’. The State Crest also serves to distinguish Sarawak from the rest of the world.

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The yellow nine-pointed Star denotes the nine divisions where the rakyat lives in harmony. The Star symbol also embodies the aspiration of the people of Sarawak in their quest to improve their quality of life.

SARAWAK STATE CREST

The State Crest signifies the proud "Land of the Hornbills" flying high in aspirations and achievements in all field of endeavour, guided by the ideology of the 'politics of development'. The State Crest also serves to distinguish Sarawak from the rest of the world.

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GENERAL SCHEDULE

DATE EVENTS VENUE TIME 01/09/2019 Closing Date for Entries - -

07/09/2019 Closing Date for Late Entries - -

24/11/2019 – 02/12/2019

21st AMAC TORCH RUN Singapore / Sarawak

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30/11/2019 AMA COACHING SEMINAR Hotel 9.00am – 5.00pm

30/11/2019 - 04/12/2019

DISTRIBUTION OF CHEST NUMBERS & ACCREDITATION CARDS

Stadium 1 10.00am- 6.00pm

30/11/2019 – 01/12/2019

TRAINING CENTRE IN OPERATION

Stadium 1 & 2 7.00am – 11.00am 3.00pm – 6.00pm

30/11/2019 AMA COUNCIL MEETING 2/2019 Hotel 3.00pm

01/12/2019 TEAM MANAGERS’ MEETING & Familiarisation of venues

Stadium 1 10.00am

02/12/2019 TRACK & FIELD (DAY 1) Stadium 1 & 2

7.00am – 4.00pm

02/12/2019 21ST AMAC OPENING CEREMONY Stadium 1

5.30pm

02/12/2019

WELCOME BANQUET Venue near Stadium 1

7.30pm

03/12/2019 TRACK & FIELD (DAY 2) Team Managers Technical Meeting

Stadium 1 & 2 Stadium 1

7.00am – 7.00pm 9.00am

03/12/2019 AMA WOMEN’S COMMITTEE MEETING & SEMINAR

Stadium 1 2.30pm – 5.00pm



7.00am – 7.00pm 9.00am

04/12/2019 AMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2019 Hotel 5.00 pm



7.00am – 7.00pm 9.00am



7.00am – 7.00pm 9.00am

06/12/2019 21ST AMAC CLOSING CEREMONY & CHAMPIONSHIPS FLAG HANDING OVER CEREMONY

Stadium 1 6.00pm

07/12/2019 ASIA MASTERS 10K Stadium 1 7.30am- 11.00am

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21st ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICSCHAMPIONSHIPS

(21ST AMAC)

COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

& ENTRY INFORMATION

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21st AMAC COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS and ENTRY INFORMATION

1. HOST CITY : Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

2. VENUE : 1. Sarawak Stadium (Stadium 1)

2. State Stadium (Stadium 2)

3. DATE : 2 – 7 December 2019

4. Contact Address: Championships Director 21st AMAC Secretariat No. 1.7, 1st Floor, Jalan Hang Jebat Wisma OCM, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

No. Tel : +6013 3418516 / 013 3331020 / +603 20221470 Email : admin@amackuching2019 / [email protected] Website: amackuching2019.com 5. COMPETITION RULES

The 21st AMAC will be conducted in accordance with the rules of IAAF, except as modified by the Rules of Competition of AMA / WMA and any special rules specified in the 21st AMAC Competition Rules.

6. EVENTS

NO EVENT WOMEN AGE GROUP MEN AGE GROUP 1 100 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 2 200 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 3 400 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 4 800 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 5 1500 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 6 5000 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 7 5000M Track Walk All Age Groups All Age Groups 8 3000 M Steeple Chase - M35 – M59 9 2000 M Steeple Chase All Age Groups M60 – M100+ 10 80 M Hurdles W40 – W100+ M70 – M100+ 11 100 M Hurdles W35 M50 – M69 12 110 M Hurdles - M35 – M49 13 300 M Hurdles W50 – W69 M60 – M79 14 200 M Hurdles W70+ M80+ 15 400 M Hurdles W35 – W49 M35 – M59 16 4 x 100 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 17 4 x 400 M All Age Groups All Age Groups 18 High Jump All Age Groups All Age Groups 19 Long Jump All Age Groups All Age Groups 20 Triple Jump All Age Groups All Age Groups 21 Pole Vault All Age Groups All Age Groups 22 Shot Put All Age Groups All Age Groups 23 Discus All Age Groups All Age Groups 24 Javelin All Age Groups All Age Groups 25 Hammer All Age Groups All Age Groups 26 Asia Masters 10 K All Age Groups All Age Groups

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7. AGE REQUIREMENT

The 21st AMAC is open to all men and women born on or before 2nd December 1984 who are fit and certified healthy by medical doctor for competition. Athletes will be classified by 5 year age groups from 35 + for both men and women. Misleading information on age during entry procedure shall be grounds for disqualification.

8. AGE GROUP

AGE MEN WOMEN BORN FROM BORN TO 35 – 39 M35 W35 3 December 1979 2 December 1984 40 – 44 M40 W40 3 December 1974 2 December 1979 45 – 49 M45 W45 3 December 1969 2 December 1974 50 – 54 M50 W50 3 December 1964 2 December 1969 55 – 59 M55 W55 3 December 1959 2 December 1964 60 – 64 M60 W60 3 December 1954 2 December 1959 65 – 69 M65 W65 3 December 1949 2 December 1954 70 – 74 M70 W70 3 December 1944 2 December 1949 75 – 79 M75 W75 3 December 1939 2 December 1944 80 – 84 M80 W80 3 December 1934 2 December 1939 85 – 89 M85 W85 3 December 1929 2 December 1934 90 – 94 M90 W90 3 December 1924 2 December 1929 95 - 99 M95 W95 3 December 1919 2 December 1924 100 – 104 M100 W100 3 December 1914 2 December 1919

9. QUALIFICATION & REGISTRATION FOR ENTRY

9.1 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships are open only to men and women who are 35 years or above by 2nd December 2019, and who are medically fit to compete. Entry signifies that each competitor must follow the rules laid by the organising committee.

9.2 Entries shall be submitted online by the Affiliates of Asia Masters Athletics (AMA).

9.3 Entries from Non Affiliates and Outside Asia Region must be sent directly to 21st AMAC LOC .

9.4 Participants can obtain Entry Forms and all information on competition from the AMA Affiliates in their respective countries, and from: registration-amackuching2019.com (please go to 21st AMAC website: amackuching2019.com, to open registration link )

9.5 Participants shall send the Entry Forms, copies of ID cards or passports (indicating the athlete's date of birth), fitness certificates, passport size coloured photo and Entry Fee to their respective AMA Affiliates in their countries. The Affiliates will register online all their athletes.

9.6 Open events (for outside Asia Region) : There are 9 open events , in 5 categories where athletes from outside Asia Region can take part.

The registration procedures are as below.

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10. Online Registration Procedures 10.1 Open the 21st AMAC website : amackuching2019.com; and then log into

registration website at: registration-amackuching2019.com, to download instruction and entry form for online registration

10.2 Fill in the Online Entry Form and upload passport size coloured photo.

10.3 After filling in the entry forms, the Affiliates must bank in the total entry fee through online transfer to the bank, according to the payment procedure in Rule No.16

10.4 After completing the online registration, the payment slip must be sent by email ( [email protected] ), or by registered post and received by the 21st AMAC LOC by 1st September 2019, to the following address:

Championships Director 21st AMAC Secretariat No. 1.7, 1st Floor, Jalan Hang Jebat Wisma OCM, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

10.5 Online registration is only for AMA Affiliates .

10.6 Athletes from Outside Asia Region and from Non Affiliated countries must fill in the entry form manually and send to the 21st AMAC LOC at the above address.

11. ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR AMA AFFILIATES

11.1 All Entries must be registered online and validated by the Affiliates.

11.2 An athlete can participate in a maximum of 4 individual events (track & field), Asia Masters 10 K, and 2 relay events.

11.3 Affiliates must collect all the entry forms and entry fee from their master athletes and register all the entries online.

11.4 Collect the entry fee from all the master athletes and bank in by 1st September 2019 (following the instruction in Rule No. 16). Entries will only be accepted by the 21st AMAC LOC, after receiving the proof of entry fees payment (by e mail).

11.5 Once the online registration is closed, the affiliates must log in, check all their athletes’ details and validate the registration by 15th September 2019.

11.6 If there are any corrections, Affiliates must send email to 21st AMAC LOC ([email protected]) stating the corrections clearly, by 15th September 2019. If we don’t receive any e mail by 15th September 2019, all the information given in the registration will be accepted as final, and after 15th September 2019, no changes or amendments will be entertained.

11.7 The Affiliates are responsible for the details given in the online registration.

12. ENTRIES FROM ASIAN COUNTRIES NOT AFFILIATED TO AMA

12.1 Entry Forms must be submitted directly to the 21st AMAC LOC, prior to the closing date together with the copy of the athlete’s identity card or passport (reflecting the athlete’s date of birth), a passport size coloured photo and a copy of the payment slip of entry fee payment, for AMA’s approval, to the following address, by 1st September 2019:

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12.2 An athlete can participate in a maximum of 4 individual events (track & field), and Asia Masters 10K

12.3 Only entries with correct amount of entry fee paid on or before the closing date will be accepted.

13. ENTRIES FOR OPEN EVENTS ( OUTSIDE ASIA REGION )

13.1 ENTRIES FROM OUTSIDE ASIA REGION AFFILIATED TO WMA

13.1.1 Entries from athletes of WMA Affiliates/Members must be sent through the Affiliate / Member to the 21st AMAC LOC.

Athletes can only enter in the open events and in the specified categories as in Rule No. 22. (Please refer to rule No. 22 for more information).

13.1.2 An athlete can participate in a maximum of 4 individual events (track & Field) and Asia Masters 10K (in the categories specified)

13.1.3 Athletes / Affiliates / Members can download the entry form from the website: registration-amackuching2019.com (please go to 21st AMAC website: amackuching2019.com, to open registration link )

13.1.4 After filling in the entry form, the athlete/Affiliate / Member must bank in the total entry fee through online transfer to the bank, according to the payment procedure in Rule No.16 (and send the copy of payment slip by e mail: [email protected])

13.1.5 Entry Forms must be submitted directly by the Affiliates/Members, to the 21st

AMAC LOC, prior to the closing date together with the copy of the athlete’s identity card or passport (reflecting the athlete’s date of birth), a passport size coloured photo and a copy of the payment slip, to the following address, by 1st September 2019:

Championships Director 21st AMAC Secretariat

No. 1.7, 1st Floor, Jalan Hang Jebat Wisma OCM, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

13.1.6 Based on the entries, the respective Affiliate / Member will be provided with

User ID and a password to validate the entries by 15th September 2019

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13.1.7 If there are any corrections, Affiliates / Members must send email to LOC ([email protected]) stating the corrections clearly, by 15th September 2019. If we don’t receive any email by 15th September 2019, all the information given in the registration will be accepted as final, and after 15th September 2019, no changes or amendments will be entertained.

13.1.8 The Affiliates/Members are responsible for the details given in the entry form registration.

13.1.9 AMA and the 21st AMAC LOC reserve the right to refuse any entries

without any reasons given.

13.2 ENTRIES FROM OUTSIDE ASIAN COUNTRIES NOT AFFILIATED TO WMA

13.2.1 Can only enter in the open events in the specified categories as in Rule No. 22. (Please refer to rule No. 22 for more information).

13.2.2 Entry Forms must be submitted directly to the 21st AMAC LOC, prior to the closing date together with the copy of the athlete’s identity card or passport (reflecting the athlete’s date of birth), a passport size coloured photo and a copy of the payment slip, for AMA’s approval, to the following address, by 1st September 2019:


13.2.3 An athlete can participate in a maximum of 4 individual events (track & field), and Asia Masters 10K (as in the categories specified)

13.2.4 Only entries with correct amount of entry fee paid on or before the closing date will be accepted (please send the copy of payment slip by email: [email protected])

13.2.5 AMA and the 21st AMAC LOC reserve the right to refuse any entries without any reasons given.

14. AMA and the 21st AMAC LOC are entitled to refuse any applications for insufficient information/documents concerning the championships participation and for failure of full payment. Once the application process is finished, relevant information will be unalterable or irretrievable. Once the fees related to the championships are paid, the fee will not be returned in the case of withdrawal and cancellation or delay of the championships due to weather or other reasons.

15. There will be no change of event / deleting or adding of event / change of competitors after registration procedures are completed on 15th September 2019.

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16. PAYMENT PROCEDURE

16.1 All entry fee payment must be done through online banking.

16.2 Bank Account Details

Bank : PUBLIC BANK BHD Jalan Kelang Lama Branch Address : 1, 3 & 5, Jalan 1/137B, Jalan Kelang Lama, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 603-79855888, Direct: 603-79855990 Fax: 603-79816939 Account Name : Malaysian Masters Athletic Association (MMAA)

Account Number : 3212513032

Swift Code : PBBEMYKL

16.3 Entry fee in US Currency should reach us in full amount without deduction of any charges for the Local Organising Committee.

16.4 After banking in the total amount of the entry fee, please send the copy of the payment slip through email: [email protected] and post a copy to the 21st AMAC LOC. Only after receiving the proof of payment the entries will be processed.

17. ENTRY FEE

NO FEE AMOUNT 1 AMA Fee USD 10 Per person 2 Administration Fee USD 5 Per person 3 1st Event USD 10 4 2nd Event USD 5 5 3rd Event USD 5 6 4th Event USD 5 7 Relay Event USD 20 Per team 8 Asia Masters 10 K* USD 5 9 Late Entry Fee (up to 7th Sept. 2019) USD 15 Per event

* If an athlete registers for Asia Masters 10K as only one event, it will be considered as 1st event, and the entry fee will be USD 10

17.1 Entry Fee is non-refundable

17.2 Accompanying person who wishes to join the banquet has to pay:

USD 25 - for the welcome banquet USD 5 - for Accreditation Card

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17.3 A RELAY TEAM may mix age groups and compete in the younger age group. A relay team must consist of members of the same country. A relay athlete competing in a younger age group for one relay team remains assigned to the same age group for all relays. Each affiliate may enter only one team in each relay.

Team Managers/Affiliates should indicate the number of relay teams taking part to the LOC, at least one month before the competition date ( by 2nd November 2019) Entry of relay teams and payment of the relay event fee must be submitted for registration during the Team Managers’ Meeting.

18. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 1st SEPTEMBER 2019

19. LATE ENTRIES

Permitted with a fee of USD 15 per event up to 7th SEPTEMBER 2019. No entries will be accepted later than 7th September 2019

20. PRIZES

20.1 1st to 3rd winners (men and women) will be awarded a medal and a diploma respectively.

20.2 Every registered competitor will be awarded a participation certificate.

20.3 A Maximum of 8 finalists will be given a diploma each.

21. VICTORY CEREMONY

Victory ceremony will be coordinated by the Prize Committee members. The competition events shall be given precedence over the victory ceremonies.

22. OPEN EVENTS FOR ATHLETES FROM OUTSIDE ASIA REGION

22.1 Events :

100m, 800m, 5000m, 5000m Track Walk Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Asia Masters 10K

22.2 Categories:

45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65-69 (for Men & Women)

22.3 Finals :

In 100m, only 3 athletes outside Asia Region who qualify will be allowed to participate in the finals

22.4 Medals:

Medals will be awarded for winners who finish within 1st to 3rd position in the finals.

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23. UNIFORM

All competitors are encouraged to wear a uniform that is approved by their national masters athletics associations, especially for the relay events.

24. TEAM MANAGERS’ MEETING

Date: 1st December 2019

Time: 10.00 am

Venue: Sarawak Stadium, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

( Only two members from each country will be allowed to attend the meeting ).

25. FINAL CONFIRMATION

Final confirmation of participants shall be handed over to the LOC by 9.00 am the previous day, except for day 1 and 2 events for which confirmation lists shall be handed over during the Team Managers’ Meeting.

Team Managers’ Technical Meetings will be held at 9.00 am from 3 – 6 December 2019 at Stadium 1. It is compulsory for all the Team managers to attend these meetings.

26. MEDICAL

26.1 Prior to the Championships all athletes must take insurance and undergo a medical check up confirming that they are fit and healthy to participate in the championships

26.2 During championships, a medical centre will be set up at the competition site. Only First Aid will be provided by the medical officers. Any additional medical expense is to be borne by the participant.

27. DOPING TEST

The LOC will conduct Doping test at random during the competition.

28. OPENING CEREMONY : 5.30 pm on 2nd December 2019, at Sarawak Stadium, Kuching.

CLOSING CEREMONY : 6.00 pm on 6th December 2019, at Sarawak Stadium, Kuching.

29. WELCOME BANQUET : 7.30 pm on 2nd December 2019, near Sarawak Stadium, Kuching. (venue will be confirmed later)

30. ASIA MASTERS 10 K : 7.30 am on 7th December 2019, at Sarawak Stadium, Kuching.

31. CHEST NUMBERS & ACCREDITATION CARDS COLLECTION

Athletes and Team Officials must collect their chest numbers / and accreditation cards individually at Stadium 1, from 30th November – 4th December 2019 ( from 10.00am – 6.00 pm ). They must produce their International Passport to collect the above.

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21ST AMAC ENTRY FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Representing Country

Passport size

coloured photo Full Name as in Passport

Gender (Please mark “X” in the box )

Male [ ] Female [ ]

Date of Birth

Day (DD) Month (MM) Year (YYYY)

Age (as of 2nd December 2019)

Pls Take Note:

• Asian athletes: age 35 and above only • Athletes outside Asia Region : age 45 to 69 only

Passport Number Contact Number Email address Address

City / State / Country

Post code

Accompanying Person 1: Name

Option (Please mark “X” in the box )

Accreditation Card only USD 5 [ ]

Accreditation Card +Dinner USD 30 [ ]

Accompanying Person 2: Name

Option (Please mark “X” in the box )

Accreditation Card only USD 5 [ ]

Accreditation Card +Dinner USD 30 [ ]

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Name Telephone No.

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AGE GROUP : BASED ON YOUR AGE ON 2ND DECEMBER 2019 ( Mark “X” )

Gender 35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85-89

90-94

95-99

100+

Men Women

EVENTS: Please mark “X” before each event you wish to enter

X EVENT Best performance

In 2017 - 2018

100 M 200 M 400 M 800 M 1500 M 5000 M 5000M Track Walk 3000 M Steeplechase 2000 M Steeplechase 80 M Hurdles 100 M Hurdles 110 M Hurdles 200 M Hurdles 300 M Hurdles 400 M Hurdles 4 x 100 M 4 x 400 M High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Shot Put Discus Javelin Hammer Asia Masters 10 K

PAYMENTS

ITEM AMOUNT (US DOLLARS) TOTAL AMA Fee * USD 10 USD 10 Administration Fee * USD 5 USD 5 1st Event * USD 10 USD 10 2nd Event USD 5 3rd Event USD 5 4th Event USD 5 Relay Event USD 20 per team Asia Masters 10K ** USD 5 Late Entry Fee (2nd - 7th Sept) USD 15 per event Accompanying person *** USD 5 / 30 per person TOTAL FEE

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* Compulsory fees ** If an athlete registers for only Asia Masters 10K, it will be considered as 1st event and the entry fee will be USD 10 *** Accompanying Person is required to have the accreditation card for USD 5

per person; and if wishes to attend the banquet, an additional USD 25 per person is chargeable.

ATHLETE’S CONSENT

I hereby apply for entry to the 21st AMAC 2019 on the following terms and conditions which form a binding agreement between me, AMA, MMAA and 21st AMAC organisers.

I will abide by the IAAF rules and regulations as modified for 21st AMAC by AMA and any special rules specified for this competition. I am physically and mentally fit to compete in the 21st AMAC safely without causing injury to myself or other participants. I agree and consent to accept medical treatment arranged by the organisers. In the event of any emergency medical treatment or services provided to me requiring the payment of fees, I agree to pay these fees upon request. I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and release the AMA, MMAA and the organisers from and against any injury, loss, damage, liability, cost, expense, demand, claim or action whether arising at common law or under statute that I may suffer or incur arising out of or in connection with my participation in the 21st AMAC including as a result of the negligence, breach of statutory duty or any act or mission of AMA , MMAA and the organisers.

I acknowledge that Drug Testing will be conducted at random under the IAAF Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations and hereby give my consent to be subject to any drug testing requirements at the said championships.

………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………..

Signature Date

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE : MEN

EVENT / AGE GROUP 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100+ 100M (HEAT) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 100M (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 200M (HEAT) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 200M (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 400M (HEAT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 400M (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 800M (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1,500M (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5,000M (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5,000M TRACK WALK (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3,000M STEEPLECHASE (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 2,000M STEEPLECHASE (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 80M H (HEAT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 80M H (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 100M H (HEAT) 3 3 3 3 100M H (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 110M H (HEAT) 3 3 3 110M H (FINAL) 3 3 3 200M H (HEAT) 5 5 5 5 5 200M H (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 300M H (HEAT) 5 5 5 5 300M H (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 400M H (HEAT) 5 5 5 5 5 400M H (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 4X100M (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4X400M (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 HIGH JUMP (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 LONG JUMP (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 TRIPLE JUMP (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 POLE VAULT (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 SHOT PUT (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 DISCUS (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 JAVELIN (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 HAMMER (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 ASIA MASTERS 10K 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

2 = 2/12/2019 3 = 3/12/2019 4 = 4/12/2019 5 = 5/12/2019 6= 6/12/2019 7= 7/12/2019 (Day 1) (Day 2) (Day 3) (Day 4) (Day 5) (Day 6)

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EVENT / AGE GROUP 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100+ 100M (HEAT) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 100M (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 200M (HEAT) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 200M (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 400M (HEAT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 400M (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 800M (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1,500M (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5,000M (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5,000M TRACK WALK (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2,000M STEEPLECHASE (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 80M H (HEAT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 80M H (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 100M H (HEAT) 3 100M H (FINAL) 3 200M H (HEAT) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 200M H (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 300M H (HEAT) 5 5 5 5 300M H (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 400M H (HEAT) 5 5 5 400M H (FINAL) 5 5 5 4X100M (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4X400M (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 HIGH JUMP (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LONG JUMP (FINAL) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 TRIPLE JUMP (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 POLE VAULT (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 SHOT PUT (FINAL) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 DISCUS (FINAL) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 JAVELIN (FINAL) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 HAMMER (FINAL) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 ASIA MASTERS 10K 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

2 = 2/12/2019 3 = 3/12/2019 4 = 4/12/2019 5 = 5/12/2019 6= 6/12/2019 7= 7/12/2019 (Day 1) (Day 2) (Day 3) (Day 4) (Day 5) (Day 6)

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34. APPENDIX

WMA HURDLE AND IMPLEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

1. HURDLES

WOMEN AGE

GROUP RACE (M)

HEIGHT (M)

NUMBER TO FIRST (M)

INTERVAL (M)

TO FINISH (M)

SHORT 35-39 100 0.84 10 13 8.5 10.5 40-49 80 0.762 8 12 8 12 50-59 80 0.762 8 12 7 19 60+ 80 0.686 8 12 7 19

LONG 35-49 400 0.762 10 45 35 40 50-59 300 0.762 7 50 35 40 60-69 300 0.686 7 50 35 40 70+ 200 0.686 5 20 35 40

MEN AGE

GROUP RACE (M)

HEIGHT (M)

NUMBER TO FIRST (M)

INTERVAL (M)

TO FINISH (M)

SHORT 35-49 110 0.991 10 13.72 9.14 14.02 50-59 100 0.914 10 13 8.5 10.5 60-69 100 0.84 10 12 8 16 70-79 80 0.762 8 12 7 19 80+ 80 0.686 8 12 7 19

LONG 35-49 400 0.914 10 45 35 40 50-59 400 0.84 10 45 35 40 60-69 300 0.762 7 50 35 40 70-79 300 0.686 7 50 35 40 80+ 200 0.686 5 20 35 40

2. STEEPLECHASE

WOMEN MEN AGE GRP DISTANCE HEIGHT AGE GRP DISTANCE HEIGHT 35+ 2000M SC 0.762 35-59 3000M SC 0.914 60+ 2000M SC 0.762

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. VISA TO MALAYSIA There are many countries in Asia that can enter Malaysia without visa. Please refer to the following information on visa and link to apply for visa for Asian countries:

Countries in Asia Visa Status Visa Application link

1 Afghanistan Visa with reference http://www.jimlondon.net/

2 Armenia Visa free up to 30 days

3 Azerbaijan Visa free up to 30 days

4 Bahrain Visa free up to 90 days

5 Bangladesh E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

6 Bhutan E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

7 Brunei Visa free up to 30 days

8 Cambodia Visa free up to 30 days

9 China E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

10 Cyprus Visa free up to 30 days

11 Georgia Visa free up to 30 days

12 Hong Kong Visa free up to 30 days

13 India E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

14 Indonesia Visa free up to 30 days

15 Iran Visa free up to 14 days

16 Iraq Visa free up to 30 days

17 Japan Visa free up to 90 days

18 Jordan Visa free up to 90 days

19 Kazakhstan Visa free up to 30 days

20 Kuwait Visa free up to 90 days

21 Kyrgyzstan Visa free up to 90 days

22 Laos Visa free up to 30 days

23 Lebanon Visa free up to 90 days

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24 Maldives Visa free up to 90 days

25 Mongolia Visa free up to 30 days

26 Myanmar (formerly Burma) E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

27 Nepal E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

28 Oman Visa free up to 90 days

29 Pakistan E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

30 Palestine Visa free up to 30 days

31 Philippines Visa free up to 30 days

32 Qatar Visa free up to 90 days

33 Saudi Arabia Visa free up to 90 days

34 Singapore Visa free up to 30 days

35 South Korea Visa free up to 90 days

36 Sri Lanka E visa up to 30 days https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/

37 Syria Visa free up to 90 days

38 Taiwan Visa free up to 30 days

39 Tajikistan Visa free up to 30 days

40 Thailand Visa free up to 30 days

41 Timor-Leste Visa free up to 30 days

42 Turkmenistan Visa free up to 90 days

43 United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Visa free up to 90 days

44 Uzbekistan Visa free up to 30 days

45 Vietnam Visa free up to 30 days

46 Yemen Visa free up to 90 days

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2. TRAVEL AGENCIES & TOUR PACKAGES

There are many interesting and adventurous places to visit in Kuching, Sarawak. Please take this opportunity to explore Sarawak. Contact the following Travel agencies for more information and for booking tour packages via online.

Ik Chin Travel Service (K) Sdn Bhd

Website link: http://ikchin.com/

Inter – Borneo Tours Sdn Bhd

Website link : http://www.inter-borneo.com/sarawak.php

Wah Tung Travel Service Sdn Bhd

Website link : http://www.wahtung.travel/

Tanahmas Travel & Trading Sdn Bhd

Website link : http://www.tanahmastravel.com/

CPH Travel Agencies

Website link : https://cphtravel.com.my/

3. TRANSPORTATION FOR ATHLETES FROM HOTEL TO STADIUM

(During Competition)

Pick Up and Drop Off Areas:

1). Hotel Grand Margherita

2). Kuching Waterfront

3). Hotel Pullman

4). Imperial Hotel

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Sarawak:

4. Climate Equatorial/Tropical: the climate is generally hot and sunny all year round; visitors need to wear comfortable clothing to avoid heatstroke. We also have scattered unpredictable rains, therefore, it's advisable to always bring an umbrella in case it rains.

5. Average Temperature Sarawak has a hot and humid climate, with temperatures generally between 27°C and 34°C. It's cooler up in the hills, especially in the Kelabit Highlands. The heaviest rainfall occurs with the northeast monsoon from November to February, though it rains throughout the year. There's an average annual rainfall of about 350mm to 450mm.

6. Currency Malaysian Ringgit (RM) : Travelers' cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. However, there are also money changer kiosks available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion.

7. Local Time Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8)

8. Banking Hours Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3pm

9. Usual Office Hours Monday to Friday from 8am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm; Saturday from 8am - 1pm

10. Shopping Shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants and mini markets are generally open daily from 10am to 10pm. As for tipping; food and beverages in exclusive restaurants, cafes and clubs as well as accommodations normally include 5 per cent service charges. Tipping is not obligatory in most places.

11. Electricity & Water Facilities Electricity is on the 240 volts AC/50-Cycle system; treated pipe water is available in most areas.

12. Languages Bahasa Malayu (National Language) and English is widely spoken; Mandarin and some Chinese dialects are also widely spoken.

13. Communications Mobile telecommunications cover many parts of Sabah with the exception of some remote areas. Public phones are scarcely available in most places.

14. Medical Government hospitals, clinics and dispensaries are available in all towns. The list of private medical practitioners and pharmacies are available in the local phone directory. However, those with specific medical needs are advised to have a good supply of medications.

15. Common Customs In Sarawak, we greet people by saying "Selamat Datang" (welcome) and/or "terima kasih" (thank you) with a smile. Due to religious reasons, some may prefer not to have physical contact with others. However, a handshake is generally acceptable as way of introducing oneself.

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16. GETTING AROUND SARAWAK By Air With the recent advent of affordable air-fares on local low-cost airlines make getting around Sarawak by Air cheap, cheaper than bus-fares if you catch a good deal online.

The best modes to get to the two best attractions in Sarawak, Gunung Mulu National Park and the Kelabit Highlands is by plane. Daily MASwings flights depart daily from Miri in the morning. It is recommended to book in advance as there are only a handful of seats on each flight. However, there are multiple daily flights connecting Kuching and Miri.

By Boat Getting on a traditional sampan boat, locally known as Tambangs, can give you a taste of how the locals in Kuching commune. Most of the historical landmarks rests across the waterfront river facing the South China Sea and hiring a longboat is often your only option for reaching many spots. Although, as fuel isn't cheap in remote areas, prepare to pay more for the experience.

You can get to Kuching by boat from Sarikei and Sibu once daily, which is more time efficient than taking the bus. Major ports are serviced by ships from the Peninsula although are more catered for cargo purposes. Boats are a major form of transportation because of the states' vast network of rivers.

By Express Boats (Kuching To Sibu) In Sibu, there is extensive network of boat services along the Rejang and Igan Rivers. These fast, comfortable and reliable crafts connect Sibu with the towns and villages of the Upper Rajang, and even with Kuching, Sarikei and Bintangor.

By Bus Bus services run through between the major coastal settlements. Not so time efficient but it is the cheapest form of travel. There is no main bus terminal in Kuching. Departure points depend on destination and company used. The roads here are one-way and there are many buses that will take you to town.

“SELAMAT DATANG KE KUCHING, SARAWAK”

( WELCOME TO KUCHING, SARAWAK )

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