Author: Gabriel Lihan

Baram FC relies on homegrown talent against tournament giants

MIRI: Baram FC will continue to place their trust in local talent as they gear up for a tough encounter against Project Park FC, a team packed with experienced and import players. The two teams will face each other in the Bintulu League on Sunday (May 11) at Bintulu Stadium

Futsal tourney a platform for SUKMA talent discovery

KUCHING: The Second Sarawak Inter-Secondary Schools U17 Boys Futsal Championship 2025 serves not only as a competitive platform for young athletes, but also as a key step in preparing Sarawak’s talent pool for SUKMA and future national-level events. Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, told Sarawak

Sarawak’s Rifdean stuns Laos opponent with 47-second TKO

BANGKOK: Sarawak’s Rifdean Masdor reaffirmed his Muay Thai dominance with a 47-second TKO win over Laos’ Nongbia LaoLaneXang. The explosive victory came at ONE Friday Fights 107 at Stadium Lumpinee here on May 9, marking his fastest career finish to date. The 22-year-old dominated the bout from the opening bell,

Bodybuilding meets tradition at Mr Keling Borneo International

KUCHING: Bodybuilding in Sarawak takes a cultural twist as the sport is used to showcase heritage, unite communities, and draw global attention through a unique blend of tradition and athleticism. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said Mr Keling Borneo International Championship 2025 aims to

40 teams to compete in Sarawak U17 futsal championship

KUCHING: A total of 40 teams have confirmed their participation in the Second Sarawak Inter-Secondary Schools U17 Boys Futsal Championship 2025. The tournament will be held from May 10 to May 11 at the Sarawak State Sports School (SMK Tabuan Jaya). Organising chairman, Sylvester Lim, said this year’s tournament has

President’s Cup: Kuching City FC-Miri secure win in style

MIRI: Kuching City FC-Miri continued their strong start in the President’s Cup 2025 with a 2-0 win over Penang FC II at the KRP Football Field, Lutong, on Wednesday. Under the scorching sun, the home side delivered a confident and composed first-half display. The weather did not deter them from

Football pundit proposes ‘mini ecosystem’ to save struggling clubs

KUCHING: As Malaysia reels from the FIFA transfer ban on nine football clubs over unpaid salaries and poor financial management, a bold grassroots idea is calling on property developers to help build a more sustainable football ecosystem. FIFA, the world football governing body, has imposed transfer bans on nine Malaysian

Malaysia’s football crisis reveals systemic failure: Sports analyst

KUCHING: Malaysia’s football crisis is now seen as a system-wide failure, with poor financial management and a weak support structure pushing many clubs to the brink of collapse. Last Tuesday, Youth and Sports Minister, Hannah Yeoh, stressed that only those with real financial and managerial capabilities should be entrusted with

Sarawak taps into Australia’s prestigious sports facilities

KUCHING: Sarawak is accelerating its ambition to become the national sports powerhouse through a strategic study visit to Australia. The visit is aimed at gathering insights for the development of the Sarawak High Performance Centre, which is expected to be fully completed by 2026 under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12).

Veteran government players honoured at YB Datuk Gerawat Gala Cup

MIRI: Veteran players from government departments took centre stage at the ‘YB Datuk Gerawat Gala Cup 2025’, promoting camaraderie and active lifestyles among civil servants through a spirited football tournament held in conjunction with Labour Day. Organised by Kelab Rekreasi Petroliam (KRP), in collaboration with Playmaker Sports and partners, the