Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Bintulu FA crowned champions after dramatic Sarawak Premier Cup final

KUCHING: Bintulu made history today by defeating Samarahan 3-1 in a dramatic Sarawak Premier Cup final at Sarawak State Stadium in Petra Jaya. Samarahan dominated the first half, controlling the game early, but Bintulu remained patient and methodical throughout. The match took a dramatic turn just before halftime when Samarahan

Head of State and wife wear their love for the Cats

KUCHING: Football certainly brings people together, and it most certainly did at the Sarawak State Stadium last night (Feb 14). At half-time, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, clad in Kuching City FC jerseys and jackets, beamed

Aidil compares the Cats’ rise to a well-watered plant

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, likened the club’s steady growth to nurturing a plant, highlighting the patient work behind the team’s historic Malaysia Cup semi-final run. “First, we need to thank our president (club chairman, Datuk Fazzruddin Abdul Rahman). He has been doing very well. We’ve

Historic semis for Kuching City fueled by Palmero’s debut goal

KUCHING: It was a dream start for Gabriel Palmero, whose debut goal added sparkle to Kuching City FC’s memorable march into the Malaysia Cup semi-finals. The forward made an immediate impact as the Cats completed a commanding 6-2 aggregate victory over DPMM FC in front of more than 10,000 supporters

RM5-million upgrade brings world-class track to Song Open Stadium

KUCHING: Rural communities now have access to international-standard sporting facilities following the RM5-million upgrade of Song Open Stadium. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the extensive renovation includes a certified World Athletic running track, improved grandstands, and the resolution of other existing issues

Bintulu and Samarahan vie for Premier Cup title

KUCHING: All eyes will be on Sarawak State Stadium as Bintulu and Samarahan battle in a winner-takes-all final for the 2025/2026 Sarawak Premier Cup. At the same time, the match will decide which team will be crowned champion of this inaugural edition. The match between the two sides is scheduled

Azmi Abdullah takes the helm at Betong Division Football Association

KUCHING: The Betong Division Football Association (BDFA) is entering a new chapter after Azmi Abdullah was elected unopposed as president for the 2026/2028 term at its triennial general meeting today. The meeting, which concluded earlier, saw the 59-year-old given the mandate to lead the governing body after securing the presidency

Betong football association gears up for executive committee election

KUCHING: The Triennial General Meeting of the Betong Division Football Association (BDFA) for 2026-2028 is set to take place on Saturday (Feb 14). BDFA Honorary Secretary, Saiful Hanizam Suhaini, said the meeting will elect a new leadership team to guide the association over the next three years. “We will hold

Hope FC sharpens squad with competitive friendly series

KUCHING: Hope FC is maintaining its rhythm with a series of friendlies, facing clubs such as Hipmau FC, to challenge players and refine their game. The friendly against Hipmau FC proved to be a tightly contested affair, ending in a 2-2 draw. Bryan Cheong, Hope FC team manager, said the