Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Faizal Bujang

Kilat Boy climbs to eighth in Asian boxing ranking

KUCHING: Sarawak’s sensational boxer, Muhammad Asyraf Abdullah, better known as Daeloniel Mcdelon Bong a.k.a ‘Kilat Boy’, has climbed two spots to eighth place in the Asian boxing rankings. “The latest ranking update released last Saturday places me at eighth in Asia, compared to 10th previously,” said Asyraf when contacted by

Sarawakian trio receives national call-up for futsal squad trials

KUCHING: Three young Sarawak players have been called up to attend selection trials for the formation of the national squad ahead of the 2025 AFC Under-19 Futsal Championship. They are Mohd Nazwan Airil Mohd Haykal, 17 (defender), Muhamad Zafqul Syamil Darahman, 16 (forward), and Mohd Aidil Putra Mohd Zakaria Ahmad,

Sarawak para shuttlers nab bronze in Japan meet

KUCHING: Sarawak-born para shuttler Nurzammiezatul Syafiqqah Mohammad Zamberi continues to make waves on the international stage after clinching a bronze medal for Malaysia at the Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International 2025. Teaming up with Mohammad Amin Azmi in the mixed doubles (SH6) event, the pair fought through a single

Para SUKMA athletes’ list still pending

KUCHING: Sarawak para powerlifting head coach Mohamad Shahibullah Ambi has confirmed that the final list of athletes representing the state at the 2026 Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor has yet to be finalised. He said the current training camp consists of 16 athletes – 10 men and six women

Where nature, family fun and feathers meet

Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort has unveiled its latest attraction – a Bird Park featuring 20 species of feathered wonders from Borneo and beyond. The family-friendly eco-tourism spot in Tarat, Serian, is fast becoming a must-visit destination for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and holidaymakers alike. PARENTS now have a fresh

The Cats fired up for Brunei test

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, has made it clear — his side want nothing to do with a penalty shootout for today (Sept 14) FA Cup second-leg showdown with Brunei DPMM. The Singaporean tactician believes the Cats have what it takes to finish the job within

Kuching City needs your support – Coach

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin has issued a rallying cry for supporters to turn out in numbers at Sarawak Stadium, tomorrow (Sept 14). The Singaporean tactician hopes a strong home presence will lift his side in their FA Cup second-leg clash against Brunei DPMM. “We really need

German training camp opens Marissa’s eyes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Rising women’s football star Marissa Graciewenndy Robert, 13, describes her recent stint at the Women’s Football Development Camp in Dahn, Germany, Aug 17–24, as an invaluable experience. The Kampung Sungai Batu forward is determined to put the skills she learned into action in upcoming local tournaments.“It was an

Sarawak trio clinch SABATI Cup

KUCHING: The brilliant touch of three Sarawak teenage bowlers proved hard to beat as they claimed the title at the SABATI Tenpin Bowling Championship 2025. The final, held at Megalanes Sarawak, Batu Kawa, on Tuesday saw Muhammad Ihsan Fikri Suffian, Muhd Isyraq Iqbal Ramadhan and Muhd Farhan Asgar Jahan, representing

NFDP League sparks rising football talents

KUCHING: The R3 League under the Sarawak National Football Development Programme (NFDP) 2025 treated fans to two days of nail-biting football action. The competition brought together boys’ teams in the Under-11 and Under-12 categories, along with an Under-12 girls’ division, each producing high-energy matches and plenty of standout performances. The