KUCHING: A gifted sape player of Sekapan ethnicity, ten-year-old Baptista Emmanuell Korintus is poised to take the global stage as he represents Malaysia at the prestigious 28th World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in the United States this July. Having first picked up the sape at the tender age of
KUCHING: The Miri Amateur Swimming Association (MASA) made a remarkable impression at the 51st Sarawak Age Group Swimming Championship, overcoming challenges posed by local facilities to secure commendable results. Despite the constraints of infrastructure, MASA’s swimmers displayed extraordinary talent and unwavering determination. Swim coach, Allister Chung, lauded his team for
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Carlson Ngo Qirui is set to dive into new waters as he competes in the 60th MILO/NSC/MAS Malaysia Age Group (MAG) Water Polo Championships. Scheduled from Feb 14–16 at the State Aquatic Centre in Paroi, Seremban, this marks his maiden debut in the Under 21 category, after previously
KUCHING: National rugby player Samuel Rentap Meran, who plays for Muamalat Bullets, is staying positive after suffering a serious hand injury during the Corporate Super Rugby League. A metacarpal fracture in the Sarawakian’s pointing finger forced him to undergo surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the 2025 season
KUCHING: This Chinese New Year, a short film titled “My Hometown, Through My Lens” has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences, touching over 76,000 hearts on YouTube. The film’s powerful narrative of second chances, family bonds, and the importance of preserving traditions resonates with anyone who has ever faced
KUCHING: Visitor numbers from Brunei to Sarawak may slightly dwindle this month due to recent flooding events. “We typically see between 150,000 to 200,000 visitors from Brunei each month, and while the floods may cause a slight reduction, the tourism industry has not been significantly affected,” Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
KUCHING: Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has announced plans for a high-performance sports centre in Sarawak that is set to integrate sports science in its regime. The centre, initially based at the Sarawak Sports Complex in Petra Jaya, will focus on factors
KUCHING: The Borneo Games is set to stage its grand comeback after August this year, with preparations already underway for its revival since the last edition in 2009. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah confirmed that discussions about the event have been on-going since last year, aiming to launch
KUCHING: State youth and sports associations are urged to effectively use government grants to enhance their activities and programs, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He stressed the importance of using the RM30,000 grants wisely, rather than saving them or spending on unnecessary items. “Sarawak houses potential athletes who
KUCHING: Every day, Dick Chew drives his son, Sheamus Chew Heng Yi, to swimming practice, unwavering in his commitment to ensuring his son’s success. “I take him to swimming every day, come rain or shine — never miss a session. If I can’t, his grandfather will step in. Dedication is