Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Edwinnie Einstein Unji

Sarawak trio part of Malaysia Women 15s’ climb to world No 41

KUCHING: Malaysia’s women’s rugby team have broken new ground in the 15s format, climbing to world No 41 with three Sarawakians playing key roles in the campaign. Cuthberta Entai, Siti Markhamah Mohd Fadzil and Dayang Manggie were part of the squad that earned Malaysia their first-ever World Rugby ranking points

Sarawak water polo on track for SUKMA 2026

KUCHING: Head coach Voon Yong Hui believes Sarawak water polo is “on the right track” for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026. His confidence follows the state’s Under-21 men striking gold at the 61st MILO-NSC-MAS Malaysia Age Group (MAG) Championship in Negeri Sembilan last weekend. Competing at the Negeri Sembilan Aquatic

Sarawak Premier League draws professional attention

KUCHING: The inaugural season of the Sarawak Premier League has drawn professional-level observation, highlighting its role as a platform for player exposure. Sarawak Football Association president Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said he had been informed that Aidil Sharin Sahak, head coach of Kuching City FC, had identified several players with

Interest in rugby continues to grow

MUKAH: Interest in rugby among students in Mukah was on display as 45 participants from eight schools participated in a rugby sports clinic held at Padang Menara Pehin Setia Raja on Feb 7. The one-day programme focused on introducing participants to basic rugby skills and fundamentals, while providing early exposure

UNIMAS TV in the offing to boost strategic communication

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will introduce its own digital television channel, UNIMAS TV, this year as part of efforts to strengthen the university’s strategic communication and digital presence. UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, said the platform would feature a wide range of content, including collaborations with external

Rights depend on policies, says Kota Sentosa rep

KUCHING: Public rights are outcomes of clear policies and laws, says Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said discussions about rights must be grounded in how governments design and implement policies, as these frameworks determine what the public is entitled to receive.           “If you don’t have good policies and good

N22 Kedup nab Women’s Football Cup title

SERIAN: N22 Kedup emerged champions of the Women’s Football Cup after edging defending champions D Samarahan FC 1–0 in the final at the SK St Dominic Pichin football field here on Monday (Dec 21). The final brought the curtain down on the two-week Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem Women’s Football

Sarawak runners chase records, shine with personal bests

TAIPEI: Sarawak’s elite marathon runners narrowly missed the state marathon record at the Taipei Marathon today (Dec 21) but returned with several personal best performances. Team Haolian’s Elite Seven comprises Sarawakians from Kuching, Saratok, and Sibu who train at an elite level while balancing full-time careers. The team aimed to

Kuching Natural Farmers Market: From urban farming to community trust

KUCHING: When Kuching Natural Farmers Market (KNFM) first took shape, it was not obvious that it would last. There were no sponsors, no advertising budget, no formal organisation behind it. What existed instead was a shared unease of thoughts about food quality, health and trust, and two women who believed