Author: Gabriel Lihan

Embrace resilience and strive for improvement – Abdullah

ASAJAYA: Football players are encouraged to embrace resilience and continue striving for improvement, regardless of the outcome on the upcoming matches. Datuk Abdullah Julaihi, patron of the Sambir Bistari Football Club (KBSB), shared these motivational words with both the players and the local community in attendance. “In any match, there

South Korea sweeps Malaysia 3-0 in U14 Girls Asia-Oceania Qualifying

KUCHING: Team Malaysia fell to the hands of South Korea after a 3-0 defeat in their Group B match at the U14 Girls 2025 Asia-Oceania Final Qualifying ITF World Junior Tennis. In the second singles, Malaysia’s Amanda Wen En Teng faced a tough challenge from South Korea’s Seohyeon Kim, who

SABA confident in Gideon’s SEA Games potential

KUCHING: Sarawak’s up-and-coming boxing prospect, Gideon Riquelme Jonathan, 22, has the chops to represent Malaysia at the 2027 SEA Games. President of Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA), Datuk Rahman Lariwoo, expressed confidence in Gideon’s talents following his impressive pro debut knockout victory against Lucas John Holmes in theWorld Boxing Council

ITF praises SLTA for junior talent development

KUCHING: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has lauded the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) for its outstanding facilities and steadfast commitment to fostering junior tennis talents. ITF representative Catherine Michies, expressing her enthusiasm at returning to the city, praised the advancements in local tennis infrastructure. “It is wonderful to be

From Kyrgios to Zheng: Sarawak strengthens reputation as premier junior tennis venue

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to solidify its standing as a premier venue for junior tennis, priding itself on the development of talent, with global stars such as Zheng Qinwen, Ashleigh Barty and Nick Kyrgios having competed here. Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) president Datuk Patrick Liew, speaking at the on-going Asia-Oceania

Woman injured in motorcycle crash

SERIAN: A woman was injured after the motorcycle she was riding crashed into a five-foot-deep drain at Kampung Pasir, near Taman Pasir Serian. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 11.48 pm today (Apr 1) and dispatched firefighters from the Serian fire station to the

SABA chief marks modest Hari Raya celebration with family

KUCHING: Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo observed a quiet Hari Raya Aidilfitri at his home in Matang Jaya. He shared that the celebration was kept simple following the recent passing of his father-in-law. “This year, I am celebrating with my children only. It is not as

Sarawak’s boxing training centres key to developing future champions

KUCHING: Boxing training centres across Sarawak serve as key platforms for nurturing future boxing champions. Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo, highlighted the significance of these centres in producing skilled boxers who will go on to represent both Sarawak and Malaysia on the national and international stage.

Passenger injured as car crashes into parked trailer

SELANGAU: A Perodua Axia collided with a stationary trailer at Mile 42, Jalan Sibu-Selangau, last night (March 31), leaving the driver uninjured while the passenger sustained injuries. Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Andy Alie said firefighters from the Selangau fire station rushed to the scene, which