Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

8:35 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Gabriel Lihan

No faith? Then go “play PlayStation,” says Aidil

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has delivered a blunt reminder to his players ahead of facing Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), saying they might as well “just play PlayStation” if they step onto the pitch without belief. The Cats will face the Southern Tigers, in the Malaysia

Double success for Sarawak shuttlers at PETRONAS National U18 c’ships

KUCHING: Sarawak badminton’s steady progress at junior level continues to bear fruit, as the state’s young shuttlers delivered another strong performance at the PETRONAS National Under-18 Championships 2026 (1st Leg) in Selangor. The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) proudly congratulated its shuttlers for an excellent double success at the tournament, held

Sarawak secure podium spot in Melaka 7s

KUCHING: Sarawak’s women’s rugby team has secured third place at the Pre-SUKMA Melaka Rugby 7s. The squad began their campaign strongly, recording a dominant 50-0 win over Harcos Ladies before notching a 15-5 victory against Terengganu in Group Z action at Stadium Hang Tuah, Melaka. Sarawak continued their momentum with

Sarawak silambam bags four silvers, one bronze

KUCHING: Sarawak’s silambam contingent has returned from the Pre-SUKMA Silambam Championship Johor 2026 with four silver medals and one bronze. The championship, held in Johor Bahru over the weekends, saw Sarawak’s athletes deliver strong performances against competitors from across the country, particularly in the Thanithiramai and Poruthal categories. Racckesh Sivanesan

Sarawak Sprint cements role as region’s key swimming platform

KUCHING: The 6th Sarawak Sprint 2026 reaffirmed its importance as East Malaysia’s only short-course swimming competition, attracting 468 swimmers from across the region and serving as a key platform for developing young swimming talent. The three-day championship, held from Apr 24 to 26, brought together 16 swimming clubs and participants

Aidil demands improvement despite Kuching City’s late rescue

KUCHING: Head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has called for better game management from Kuching City FC despite a late 2-2 draw against DPMM FC in the Malaysia Super League on Saturday (April 25). A stoppage-time equaliser from Jordan Mintah salvaged a point for the Cats at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium,

Sarawak U21 women roar to dominant start in Pra SUKMA Rugby 7s

KUCHING: Sarawak’s U21 women’s rugby team has made a strong statement in their opening Pra SUKMA Melaka Rugby 7s 2026 Group Z fixtures. The 15-player squad registered back-to-back victories, including a commanding 50-0 win over Harcos Ladies. The side, featuring a blend of players from Miri, Kuching and Bintulu, also

Former SUKMA player: BAM course reshapes coaching perspective

KUCHING: Former Malaysia Games (SUKMA) player Danny Lee Sheng Yee has described the BAM Coaching Course Level 1 as an eye-opening experience, saying it helped him better understand the detailed science behind badminton coaching. The 25-year-old from Kota Samarahan said the programme, organised by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM)

Coaching quality, sports science key to Sarawak badminton growth

KUCHING: Greater awareness of sports science and coaching quality will play a key role in strengthening badminton development in Sarawak. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) Coach Education Panel (CEP) chairperson Dr Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden said the successful completion of the BAM Coaching Course Level 1 was an important step

Sarawak representation grows in Malaysian women’s cricket team

KUCHING: Sarawak’s role in Malaysian women’s cricket is growing, with three young players selected for the national senior squad for the Hong Kong T20I Tri-Series. The tournament will be held from May 5 to 11, 2026. The trio – Nur Dania Syuhada, Nur Qaireen Syakira and Aina Umira – have