Ministry Wants Culture to Become Part of Fitness Programmes

SEREMBAN (Negeri Sembilan), Oct 16 (Bernama) - The Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MOTAC) is encouraging bodies to include the country’s culture in the fitness programmes. Deputy Minister Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said cultural programmes with elements of fitness could expose the younger generation to the unique and fine cultures of the people. "A fitness programme such as Zafina (Zapin Fitness National) which is being held today (Sunday), will bring a positive impact to the tourism industry through the promotion of zapin, the popular Malay traditional dance. “This programme aims to uphold our culture through fitness, " she told reporters after the Malaysia 4 hour Fitness Programme and launch of Zafina mobile application, here Sunday. Also present were Zafina Malaysia Fitness Association president Yazid Abdul Rani and Energetic Gemilang Fitness Club president Zalina Zainal. Mas Ermieyati said Zafina, which use the zapin rhythm and dance in the form of fitness would attract more people to stay fit and work towards a sporting nation. --BERNAMA