Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

90 Kuching Taekwondo Club members compete in state championship

KUCHING: Young athletes from the Kuching Taekwondo and Self-Defence Club (WTF) are set to compete at the PTNS-SSC-MSNS State Interclub Taekwondo Championship 2025 in Mukah. A 90-member delegation comprising athletes, coaches and officials departed for Mukah today, accompanied by supportive parents and guardians. The team will compete at Dewan Tertutup

Timuran Kembangan Sdn Bhd wins Gold Award

KUCHING: Timuran Kembangan Sdn Bhd continues to make history by successfully winning the Gold Award in the Waste Management Category at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025. The prestigious award ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, attended by the company’s managing director, Datuk Johnny Ting Su King.

JDT coach Munoz acknowledges Kuching City’s strength

KUCHING: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) head coach, Munoz Llompart Francisco Javier, admitted that his team had to work hard to overcome Kuching City FC in the first leg of the 2025 Malaysia FA Cup semi-final. He acknowledged this after seeing the resilience of the Kuching team, which only conceded their

Kuching City’s coach praises players’ fighting spirit

KUCHING: Aidil Sharin Sahak hailed his Kuching City FC players for their relentless effort and courage against Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), saying the team “gave everything” in front of an electrifying home crowd and showed how far they have come under his guidance. Despite falling 2-1 to the Super League

Kuching City make Southern Tigers sweat in semi clash

KUCHING: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) edged Kuching City FC 2-1 in a thrilling first-leg encounter of the FA Cup semi-finals at the Sarawak State Stadium in Petra Jaya on Sunday night. Hosts Kuching City made the Southern Tigers work hard for every inch of their victory. Two classy finishes from

His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai commends Sarawak’s warm welcome and rugby tradition

KUCHING: His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai, President of Asia Rugby, expressed admiration for Sarawak’s hospitality and rugby heritage during his first visit to the state. He also commended the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) and the Sarawak Government for successfully hosting this year’s Asia Rugby Council Meeting and Awards Night. Speaking

Sarawak in Asia Rugby’s expansion plans

KUCHING: Asia Rugby President, His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai, sees Sarawak as a key part of the sport’s next growth chapter in Malaysia, saying the state’s size, enthusiasm and history make it an ideal base for future regional rugby initiatives. In an interview with Sarawak Tribune during his first visit

Aussie side Cougars NT host grassroots rugby clinic

KUCHING: Young Sarawakian rugby players gained international exposure this week as Australia’s Cougars NT Rugby Union Club held a grassroots clinic at the Song Kheng Hai Rugby Field today, sharing skills, experience, and encouragement with local female players. The visiting team from Australia’s Northern Territory conducted the session as part

Sarawak Rugby drives Malaysia’s push toward the Asian Elite

KUCHING: Malaysia has great potential to join Asia’s top rugby teams like Japan and Hong Kong, thanks to strong grassroots support and growing rugby development in states like Sarawak. Asia Rugby Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Benjamin van Rooyen, highlighted Malaysia’s expanding grassroots base and the proactive efforts by state unions