Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Fadhlullah, Ilyas top PETRONAS Youth Chess Tournament

KUCHING: Muhammad Fadhlullah Mohamed Ameenudeen and Syed Ilyas Syed Muhammad Yusuf have emerged champions in the U18 and U12 categories of the Petronas Youth Chess Tournament 2025, here yesterday (Oct 18). The event drew a total of 213 participants, including 137 players in the U12 category and 76 in the

Kuching FA crush Sri Aman FA in 6-0 rout

SRI AMAN: Kuching FA defeated Sri Aman FA 6-0 in the Sarawak Premier League match at the Sri Aman Sports Complex today. The visitors started brightly and capitalised on an early defensive mix-up, with Mohammad Faris Mohd Faidillah opening the scoring in the fifth minute after a scramble in front

Malaysians encouraged to make sports a daily habit

KUCHING: The call for Malaysians to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle rang loud at the Hari Sukan Negara (National Sports Day) 2025 celebration held at the Teachers Education Institute (IPG), Batu Lintang Campus, today. Batu Lintang State Assemblyman, See Chee How, urged all Malaysians, especially those in Kuching, to

Settled backline key to Hope FC’s strong run

KUCHING: Hope FC’s solid defensive setup has been the backbone of their impressive run in the Liga Bandaraya this season, says manager Bryan Cheong. Cheong credited the team’s stability at the back for freeing up creativity further up the pitch, noting that a more settled backline has boosted confidence throughout

Sarawak teams off to strong start at national volleyball championship

KUCHING: Sarawak men’s and women’s teams have set a positive tone for the 65th MSN-Malaysia National Volleyball Championship held in Johor Bahru from Oct 17 to 19. In the women’s category, Sarawak fought hard to overcome Kuala Lumpur in a thrilling five-set battle, winning 25-19, 25-13, 18-25, 22-25, 17-15. They

BEFR debuts hot air balloon ride in Sarawak from Dec 24-26

KUCHING: For the first time in Sarawak, 240 guests will have the chance to ride a professional hot air balloon at Borneo Empurau Farm & Resort (BEFR), with drone photography capturing the adventure from above. The event, scheduled from December 24 to 26, is a special initiative by Borneo Empurau

Kuching Dragon Boat Club finds rhythm with 80s classic

KUCHING: Amid laughter and teamwork, Rick Astley’s 80s hit ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has become the Kuching Dragon Boat Club’s unofficial anthem ahead of the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta (SIDBR) 2025 held from Oct 24 to Nov 2 at the Kuching Waterfront. Club captain, Bryan Wee, enthused that

Kuching Dragon Boat Club all in sync for SIDBR 2025

KUCHING: The Kuching Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for a stronger showing at this year’s Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta (SIDBR), with daily training sessions testing the endurance and unity of its paddlers. Club captain, Bryan Wee, said the team has intensified its preparations in recent weeks, hoping to

36.5-km Saribas MTB route leaves riders wanting more

DEBAK: The 36.5-kilometre route of the Saribas International MTB Jamboree 2025 left riders wanting more, and organisers plan to deliver next year, with an extended and upgraded course based on strong participant feedback. The sixth edition of the event, held in Debak, attracted 140 riders from Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei

MATTA Pickleball Grand Slam boosts local sports tourism

KUCHING: The MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025 (MPG2025), launched this week, drew more than 800 players from Malaysia and 10 countries, reflecting a major boost to Sarawak’s growing sports tourism sector. Organised by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), the inaugural event runs from October 13