Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Malaysia one win away from ending 20-year wait for men’s team gold

BANGKOK: Malaysia earned a shot at reclaiming the SEA Games men’s team badminton crown after 20 years, defeating hosts Thailand 3-1 in a high-pressure semi-final to set up a final clash with Indonesia. Thailand drew first blood through former world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who controlled the opening singles tie with

Sarawak’s Wong Ling Ching excels despite M’sia’s narrow SEA Games loss

BANGKOK: Sarawak’s Wong Ling Ching displayed remarkable resilience and skill as she took on Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in a nail-biting three-set match during the SEA Games women’s team event. The 22-year-old shuttler from Miri emerged victorious with scores of 22-20, 15-21, 21-16, showcasing her determination and tactical prowess against

Malaysia women’s badminton clinches bronze after narrow SEA Games loss to Indonesia

BANGKOK: Malaysia’s women’s badminton team secured a bronze medal at the SEA Games 2025 after a hard-fought 3-2 defeat to Indonesia in the semifinals. Despite the defeat, the team shared third place with Singapore. The opening match saw Malaysia’s Karupathevan Letshanaa suffer a straight-sets defeat to Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani,

Sarawak looks to ‘Green Games’ model for 2027 SEA Games

BANGKOK: Sarawak is aiming to host the 2027 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at international standards while promoting sustainability and an eco-friendly sporting culture. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Thailand’s approach in adopting the ‘Green Games’ concept for the 33rd SEA Games serves

Sarawak to provide supplementary incentives for SEA Games athletes

BANGKOK: The Sarawak Government will provide additional incentives to its athletes at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, complementing rewards announced by the federal Government. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the incentives will be finalised once the federal government announces its rewards

Sarawak sends record 54 athletes to 2025 SEA Games

BANGKOK: Sarawak is sending 54 athletes to the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the highest number the state has contributed to date, says Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He said the increase reflects the effectiveness of Sarawak’s athlete development programmes. “We have about 54

Sarawak to match Thai broadcast standards for SEA Games

BANGKOK: Insights from Thailand’s world-class International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) will help Sarawak strengthen media coordination and improve broadcast quality for the 2027 SEA Games. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, who is part of the Sarawak delegation currently observing operations at the Southeast Asian (SEA)

Malaysia reach last four, face hosts Thailand today

BANGKOK: After sweeping the Philippines 3-0, Malaysia now gear up for a tougher semi-final against hosts Thailand in the men’s badminton team event today (Dec 8), with players stressing preparation, adaptability and full focus. Leong Jun Hao, who delivered Malaysia’s opening point with a steady 21-17, 21-18 win over Jewel

33rd SEA Games opening to showcase culture and green hosting

BANGKOK: Thailand’s 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opening ceremony on Dec. 9 will not only celebrate regional unity and history but also set new standards for eco-friendly sports event hosting. The much-anticipated ceremony, scheduled to take place at the Rajamangala National Stadium, aims to revive the nostalgia of the regional

SEA Games: Women’s badminton team meets Indonesia in semi-finals

BANGKOK, Thailand: Malaysia’s women’s badminton team advanced to the semi-final with a 3-1 win over Vietnam, led by Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan’s commanding 21-12, 21-8 victory. Despite an opening loss by Karupathevan Letshanaa, Malaysia bounced back with key wins from Wong Ling Ching and Siti Zulaikha to seal the