KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s performance in last Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final left a strong impression on Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
He congratulated the Cats for reaching the final and praised the players for giving their all against Selangor.
“Kuching City is about 10 years old now, and they have managed to go very far and are able to win against big teams such as Selangor.
“This is the first time Kuching City is in the final of the FA Cup. I know it’s going to be difficult, and I was made to understand that they will be up against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT),” he said.
He was speaking during a press conference for the Manggung Di Muara concert at Baitulmakmur Complex II.
Abdul Karim expressed confidence that Kuching City would give JDT a good fight in the final.
“I believe they will not be scared. Wherever they play, they will play, and I hope they will put on a good fight in the final.
“Myself, as a minister, I’m proud of what they have achieved and how they received support.
“I was at the stadium last Sunday and it was almost full of fans, and the support was so warm. They not only lifted up the name of Kuching, but also Sarawak,” he said.
He also called on Kuching City supporters, particularly Sarawakians living in Peninsular Malaysia including Pasir Gudang, to turn up for the final and give the Cats their full support.
Kuching City secured their historic berth in the FA Cup final after overcoming Selangor 3-2 on aggregate on Nov 8.
The Cats will face JDT in the FA Cup final on Jan 16 2027.
