Author: Gabriel Lihan

Fazzrudin tipped to lead FAS with unanimous support

KUCHING: All signs point to Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman leading Sarawak football into its next chapter, with unanimous backing ahead of the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) annual general meeting on Jun 14. The Tupong assemblyman’s unopposed candidacy has sparked optimism, with high hopes that his appointment will bring renewed

Sekolah Seni Sarawak wins big at Italy folklore festival

JESOLO: Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage shone brightly in Italy as Sekolah Seni Malaysia Sarawak clinched first place and the Best Choreography award at the World Cup of Folklore–Sopravista International Festival, celebrating the beauty of Borneo through music, dance and tradition. The 22nd edition of the festival was held in Jesolo,

Minister stresses the need for steady solutions

KUCHING: Football in Sarawak continues to face challenges stemming from structural instability and inconsistent support – an issue also reflected at the national level, said Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He noted that Malaysia’s footballing standards, once on par with nations like South

Sarawak to study Thailand’s SEA Games ahead of 2027 hosting

Sarawak will embark on a strategic benchmarking visit to Thailand to observe the operations of the 33rd SEA Games in 2025 as part of its preparations to host the event in 2027. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the move is aimed at

Stadium Sarawak upgrade in the pipeline for 2027 SEA Games

SARAWAK is pushing forward with plans to become a regional sports hub, with major upgrades to sports infrastructure led by the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC). Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said key initiatives include improving grassroots and elite-level facilities and redeveloping Stadium Sarawak

Victory beyond the score for Baram FC

KUCHING: Baram FC delivered a thumping 10-1 victory over Stone Kalo but for manager, Spanski Steven, the result was more than just numbers; it was a triumph of unity, discipline, and unwavering community support. Spanski who also serves as club president, expressed his pride in the team’s spirit and resilience,

Kuching City youth aims for tactical shift in defensive backline

KUCHING: Kuching City FC youth team head coach, Firdaus Morshidi, is eyeing a comeback as the team targets tactical stability and a tighter defence. Despite a frustrating draw against PDRM FC at Stadium Negeri last Sunday in the Piala Belia 2025, Firdaus remains confident that his team will bounce back

‘Kuching Reds’ roll out convoy to honour Liverpool’s Premier League glory

KUCHING: Die-hard Liverpool fans in Sarawak painted the city red today as ‘The Kuching Reds’ staged their highly anticipated Reds Champions’ Parade to celebrate the club’s 2024/2025 English Premier League (EPL) triumph. The parade was led by an Anfield-style decorated open-top bus, accompanied by a convoy of supercars and big

Hazirah makes powerful debut in Queens run

KUCHING: National bowler Nur Hazirah Ramli made a strong debut on the Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour after finishing third at the 2025 United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Queens, a major championship held in the United States. She came just two wins short of a dream tiara finish after

S’wak at MSSM meet

KUCHING: Sarawak’s aquatic hopes are riding high as 18 athletes from the Power Aquatics Swimming Club (PASC) dive into national competition at the Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM) Aquatic Championship 2025. The event is taking place at the MBJB Aquatic Centre, Larkin Arena, Johor Bahru, from May 24 to 28.