Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

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

Sarawak women’s rugby team gears up for clash against Cobra Venom

KUCHING: Sarawak Rugby Union’s women’s team is preparing for a tough test against Malaysian rugby powerhouse Cobra Venom, with head coach Stephen Patrick calling on his players to elevate their physical and mental readiness ahead of the May 10 encounter. “This week, I’ve told the players to improve their stamina

SRU pays tribute to James Ritchie, rugby pioneer and mentor

KUCHING: The Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) has extended its heartfelt condolences following the passing of James Ritchie, honouring his lasting legacy in Sarawak’s rugby community. SRU described James as a passionate player and loyal supporter whose efforts on and off the field helped grow rugby in Sarawak, and left a

STSS brings Sarawak closer to curious Indonesian students

JAKARTA: Under a sunny blue sky and the familiar warmth of Jakarta’s heat, the hustle and bustle of the capital city set the scene for a quiet but meaningful exchange. With the iconic Monas towering in the background, a group of students from Universitas Pelita Harapan was recently seen browsing

Sarawak’s Gordon Chung appointed deputy president of Malaysian Cricket Association

KUCHING: Sarawak Cricket Association (SCA) Honorary Secretary Gordon Chung Pei Nan has been appointed as the deputy president of the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA). The 43-year-old, who has been a driving force in Sarawak’s cricket scene since 2010, expressed pride and determination following his appointment. “I’m truly honoured by the

Inaugural Marudi Classic attracts 160 cyclists

KUCHING: The inaugural Marudi Classic 2025 made its debut at Dataran Marudi, drawing 160 participants and visitors in a vibrant celebration of sports tourism. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala officiated the event and expressed pride over the smooth organisation and