Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak pair look beyond pain as MSSM test awaits in Perak

KUCHING: Injuries may have denied them a fair fight in the SBA Junior Badminton Tournament final, but Sarawak’s Wafa Shahmina Rahman and Wendy Feebie Ricky are hopeful of a stronger showing when they reunite for the MSSM Badminton Championship in Perak. The pair, who had to settle for runners-up after

Aril’s free-kick seals win as Hope FC ride team spirit

KUCHING: Hope FC’s unity shone brighter than their new pink kits as they battled to a 1-0 victory over Vriend FC in their recent Liga Bandaraya Amateur clash at Field C, Petra Jaya. The Hopers on Sunday evening (Sept 7) left it late, but their persistence paid off when midfielder

Wafa, Ezra lead Miri’s strong showing in badminton meet

MIRI: Miri Badminton Association (MBA) shuttlers have impressed across divisions, with Ezra Liau Jih Loch clinching the boys’ Under-12 singles crown and Wafa Shahmina Rahman finishing runner-up in the girls’ Under-16. The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) Junior Badminton Tournament 2025, a three-day competition held at the SBA Hall from September

Laila Café opens second outlet at Metrocity Matang

KUCHING: Laila Café has opened its second outlet at Metrocity Matang, offering a modern and comfortable dining concept to the local food scene. The café, first established in 2014 at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, Kampung Masjid, here has long been recognised for its cosy atmosphere and tasty offerings. The new

Fazzrudin confident Kuching City can advance in FA Cup

KUCHING: Despite trailing by two goals, Kuching City FC chairman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman is confident of advancing in the Malaysia FA Cup as they prepare to host Brunei DPMM on September 14. He said the players’ morale has been lifted by the strong fan support witnessed in the recent

Wide net cast for Sarawak SUKMA football

KUCHING: The Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) is finalising its Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 football longlist, with president Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman saying selections will come from Sarawak School Sports Council (MSSS), Kuching City youth, and divisional FAs. He explained that the process is designed to cast a wide net before

Sarawak women shuttlers bound for Diamond Cup in Aomori, Japan

KUCHING: Sarawak badminton is set to fly the Malaysian flag in Japan this November, with a women’s squad bound for the All-Japan Badminton Diamond Cup 2025 in Aomori. The tournament, scheduled to take place from November 21 to 24, is a prestigious female team competition that began in 2023. It

Sarawak’s early camp fuels Borneo Games badminton push

KUCHING: With the Borneo Games just two weeks away, the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) has accelerated preparations, recalling players from Kuala Lumpur and Australia for an intensive training camp while setting its sights firmly on the team title. SBA’s Honorary Secretary, Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad, said the training

Strong collaboration builds Sarawak’s future shuttlers

KUCHING: Young shuttlers from across Sarawak showcased their talent at the SBA Junior Badminton Tournament 2025, highlighting strong collaboration between clubs, divisional associations, and the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) to develop players for higher-level competitions. SBA’s President, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, said the tournament plays a crucial

Bosco-Athan pair advances with convincing quarterfinal win

KUCHING: Kuching’s Bosco Ng and Athan Yang powered into the semifinals of the SBA Junior Badminton Tournament 2025 after securing a straight-sets victory over compatriots from Kaliber Badminton Club. The boys’ under-16 doubles pair looked dominant throughout their quarterfinal, brushing aside their opponents 21-10, 21-10 for a convincing 2-0 win