Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Edwinnie Einstein Unji

Nistelrooy goal secures Kuching City’s 1-0 away victory over Penang

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

36 trainees attend national taekwondo coaching course

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

Tony Fernandes could help rebuild FAM following governance crisis

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

KCFC warns against unauthorised use of club logo, sale of unlicensed merchandise

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,

Jordan Lim wins Kongsi Raya Blitz Chess

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

Sarawak chess medallists to receive incentives for 2026 SUKMA

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

Deputy minister backs proposal to increase Sabah, Sarawak parliamentary seats

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

Fazzrudin says Kuching City FC prepared for Palmero ban

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

Game plan paid off for the Cats, says Aidil

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

Slow start costs Sabah in derby defeat, says Juan Torres

KUCHING: Sabah FC head coach, Juan Torres Garrido, admitted his side took too long to settle into the Borneo Derby as the Rhinos fell 2-0 to Kuching City FC at the Sarawak State Stadium on Saturday night (March 7). The Spanish tactician said his players needed nearly 20 minutes to