KUCHING: A total prize pool of RM11,160 will be up for grabs at the Sarawak Unity Moves Chess Week 2026 scheduled from Apr 3 to 6 at The Spring Mall here. Organised by the Kuching Chess Association (PCBK), the four-day event is expected to attract around 200 chess players from
KUCHING: Gabriel Nistelrooy’s first-half strike proved decisive as Kuching City FC edged Penang 1-0 in their Malaysia Super League Round 21 clash at the Bandaraya Stadium, Penang on Saturday night (Mar 14). The Cats secured all three points on the road after Nistelrooy capitalised on a defensive lapse in the
KUCHING: 36 recommended black belt trainees from taekwondo clubs across Malaysia are currently participating in a national coaching course with the intent to produce more certified coaches for the sport. The course combines online lectures conducted earlier on February 26 to 27 and March 2 to March 3, followed by
KUCHING: AirAsia founder, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, could play a key role in rebuilding the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) following the recent governance crisis, says sports analyst, Datuk Pekan Ramli. Pekan believes Fernandes’ corporate experience could prove valuable if he were to assume a leadership role within the national
KUCHING: Kuching City FC (KCFC) has warned the public against the unauthorised use of its logo and the sale of unlicensed merchandise bearing the team’s name and branding. The club said it had identified cases of merchandise being manufactured, distributed and sold without authorisation using the Kuching City F.C. name,
KUCHING: Jordan Lim Jun How emerged champion of the Kongsi Raya Blitz Chess 2026 tournament held at SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor here on Saturday. Wan Mohd Azmie Wan Abd Rahim finished as first runner-up while Stanley Hii Lik Ung secured third place in the fast-paced blitz competition organised
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, has pledged financial incentives for Sarawak chess players who win medals at the upcoming 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Speaking at the Kongsi Raya Blitz Chess 2026 tournament at SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor on Saturday, Yap announced rewards of RM1,500 for gold, RM1,000
KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud supports the proposal to increase the number of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak, saying the move would help improve services and development for the people. He said the proposal to expand parliamentary representation was timely
KUCHING: Kuching City FC had anticipated the possibility of defender, Gabriel Palmero, being suspended following the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling involving seven players linked to Malaysia’s national team eligibility case. Club chairman, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, said the potential risk had already been considered during early discussions
KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak credited discipline and tactical execution for the Cats’ 2-0 victory over Sabah FC in the Malaysia Super League Borneo Derby at the Sarawak State Stadium on Saturday (March 7). Aidil said his players followed the game plan closely, applying early pressure