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Outstanding Sarawak athletes get rewards totalling over RM700k

KUCHING: A total of RM710,250 in incentives were given to athletes by the Sarawak government for their achievements in 2021 and 2022. Sarawak Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said of the total, RM68,000 was distributed to athletes who competed at SEA

Making Sarawak global sports power

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING : Developing Sarawak into a global sports power is Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s next goal. The Premier said that in due time, sports facilities in Sarawak could be upgraded to international status. “Give us time. Soon, our stadiums, and

State keen to host SUKMA 2024

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING : Sarawak is capable of hosting the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) next year and welcomes the idea of hosting it, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said he told Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh this when he

40 coaching participants receive certificates

MIRI: A total of 40 participants who signed up for the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) ‘ s ‘D’ instructor coaching certificate course 2023 received their certificates on Monday evening. Twenty-nine of these participants were teachers from secondary schools from various divisions in the state. Certificates were presented by Miri Mayor

Priority will also be given to three other types of sports

KUCHING: Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) will not side-line any efforts to improve the development of three other branches of the sport in the state. FAS president Abang Zulkarnain Abang Abdul Rahman said that five-a-side football/futsal, beach football and women’s football would be given more attention. “Yes, the three branches

KCFC’s new jerseys to be launched on Feb 17

KUCHING: Kuching City FC will launch their new jerseys for the upcoming season at Waterfront Kuching on February 17. Kuching City chief executive officer Iswandy Ali Hassan (pix) said they will introduce their players, including the new signings, during the launching event. “As usual each and every season, the team

BDFA tourney for youth under the age of 20

KUCHING: Betong Division Football Association (BDFA) has not ruled out the possibility of organising a football tournament for youth under the age of 20. BDFA president Abang Suhordie Abang Zaini (pix) said that the focus of the implementation of the tournament will be for the four areas which include Betong,

SMA plays vital role in pushing state towards digitalisation

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) plays a significant role in developing Sarawak towards digitisation. Its general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the regulatory body’s role is not only limited to telecommunications, having developed 154 initiatives that support digitisation in Sarawak, but also other inventions including the development of the

Sarawak’s very first crafted beer, 1602, launching today

BY LEE SHAW WEI AND MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: With the launch of the 1602 Crafted Beer today (Feb 9), Sarawak will soon be known for more than just its langkau and tuak. Global Sales and Marketing Sdn Bhd chief financial officer Wong King Wei said the inspiration for the

Celebrate love at Raintree Restaurant

KUCHING: Have no idea where to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Worry no more, as The Raintree Restaurant at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) will be offering its memorable and romantic dinner cuisine on the Day of Love. According to a press release issued by the restaurant yesterday, it is offering