Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

A week of fun and inclusion

KUCHING: The Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games XXI Carnival is set to kick off on September 21 at Dataran Perayaan in Petra Jaya. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the carnival will feature a diverse range of activities, including busking performances by people with

Para swimmer Galang sets sight on gold medals

KUCHING: Galang Jabai is gearing up to make a splash at the Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games XXI aiming to clinch multiple gold medals. The para-swimming events are set to run from Sept 23 to 25 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatics Centre here. The 38-year-old swimmer has set his sights on

Golden dreams for Para stars

KUCHING: Sarawak’s para-athletes are ready to make their mark at the upcoming Para SUKMA Malaysia Games XXI. The team, a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, has been training since last year under the guidance of head coach Matthew Chin. “We have a strong contingent of athletes, including 15

150 vehicles ready to ensure smooth operations

KUCHING: Preparations are in full swing for the Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games XXI with over 150 vehicles ready to support transportation logistics for match officials and athletes. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced that the Para SUKMA will welcome over 1,290 athletes from across

15-gold target for Sarawak swimmers

KUCHING: The Sarawak Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games XXI swimming team are targeting 15 gold medals. The Para (SUKMA) Malaysia Games will be held from Sept 23 to Sept 28 here in Sarawak. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Sarawak would compete in 51

Tourney to expose players in frisbee

KUCHING: The Swinburne Indoor Open 2024 aims to provide younger players with tournament exposure in frisbee. Adriel Wong, the tournament advisor, said that the event is designed to introduce and develop younger and newer players from Kuching, giving them a taste of tournament play in ultimate frisbee. “The main focus

Sarawak targets 30 gold medals in athletics

KUCHING: Sarawak is targetting 30 gold medals in athletics in the Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI, scheduled from September 22 to 28. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that athletics was a crucial sport due to the numerous events contested within it. “We must

Home advantage can be a game-changer

KUCHING: Athletes have been urged to capitalise on their home-ground advantage to clinch the overall championship at the upcoming Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI in Sarawak. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the athletes should be familiarising themselves with the competition venues. “This

Gold winner SUKMA shuttler Ling Ching gets RM10,000 incentive

KUCHING: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) presented Wong Ling Ching an incentive of RM10,000 following her recent gold medal win in the women’s singles badminton event at the recent Malaysia Games (SUKMA). SBA president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said her achievement is significant for badminton as Sarawak