Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Women’s cricket unites in Kuching

KUCHING: From Bhutan to Rwanda, women cricketers from around the world are uniting in Kuching this week for the 3rd Malaysia Women’s Cricket Super Series 2025, competing while building bonds beyond the pitch. The tournament, held from Sept 24 to 30 at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Petra Jaya, features

Sarawak opens doors for pre-SEA Games training camps

KUCHING: Asian countries are welcomed to send their teams to train in Kuching as preparation for the 2027 SEA Games, with Malaysia as the host nation and Kuching city among the main venues for the tournament. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his

Young boy’s dream evening with Kuching City FC

KUCHING: “His smile is what matters most,” said Abdul Nazif Pawi, whose nine-year-old son, Muhammad Rizqi Fizaniel, enjoyed an unforgettable evening with his family after being warmly welcomed by Kuching City FC at the Sarawak State Stadium. The visit took place after the team’s training session, where the players went

Record-breaking day for Sabah, Sarawak at Borneo Games

KUCHING: Sabah’s mixed 4×400 metres relay team claimed gold and set a new Borneo Games record of 3:33.11. The quartet comprised Hizillawanty Jamain, Muhammad Khalil Helmi, Chelsea Cassiopea Evali Bopulas, and Pengiran Aidil Auf. Silver went to Sarawak’s team of Phelbian Bunyat Peter Ngumbang, Maryance Mening Adrian, Muhamad Irsyad Nabil

Kuching to host 16 events at 2027 SEA Games

KUCHING: Sarawakians will get a taste of SEA Games action at home as 16 events, including golf, archery, and muaythai, are confirmed for Kuching in the 2027 regional tournament. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the decision was reached during Malaysia’s second special

Sarawak dominates green at Borneo Games

KUCHING: Sarawak emerged as the overall champion, amassing a total of 112 points in the VIP Golf Tournament of the Borneo Games Kuching at Sarawak Golf Club (KGS) today. The tournament featured four categories—individual, longest drive, nearest-to-the-pin at hole 13, and nearest-to-the-pin at hole 17—and received an enthusiastic response from

Abdul Karim: FIFA sanctions a disgrace to Malaysian football

KUCHING: FIFA’s sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have raised alarm, with forgery allegations involving naturalised players casting a shadow over the nation’s sporting reputation if proven true. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he was surprised such an incident could

No stopping Sarawak’s medal storm in athletics

KUCHING: Sarawak continued its gold medal spree in athletics at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025 with a series of dominant performances. In the men’s 5,000m race walk, Sarawak swept the podium as Mohamad Farish Yazid Mohamad Yasdie clinched gold in 27:21.39, followed by Muhamad Niq Aizad Mohamad Asrof with silver

FIFA sanctions spark concern for Malaysia’s sporting image

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed concern over FIFA’s sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). He stressed that the alleged use of forged documents to field naturalised players is damaging to the nation’s sporting image. On Friday, FIFA

Sarawak’s lawn bowls camp smells more gold

KUCHING: Golden roll continues for Sarawak lawn bowls as they close in on their four-gold mission at the Borneo Games Kuching 2025. The squad, led by two experienced coaches, Saiful Adli Sami and Nur Fithri Yaani Hamdin, added another gold in the mixed doubles category. The formidable pair of Nur