Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Kuching City FC’s Haziq, Ramadhan, Jordan earn national call-up

KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s Haziq Nadzli, Ramadhan Saifullah, and Jordan Mintah will don the Harimau Malaya kit as Malaysia kicks off its 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign. The trio’s impressive performances in the Super League this season have earned them well-deserved call-ups to the national squad, highlighting the growing

Kuching Dodgeball Social League enters second season

KUCHING: Kuching Dodgeball Association (KDA) officially launched the second season of the Kuching Dodgeball Social League (KDSL) on October 1, 2025, at Arena Sukan, bringing together five teams in a community-driven competition that continues to grow in popularity. The season opened with thrilling Game Week 1 matches as Tsuwave delivered

Sarawak Regatta Festival 2025 promises biggest turnout yet

KUCHING: The Sarawak Regatta Festival 2025 is set to be a grand affair with an expected record participation of 2,143 rowers from both local and international teams – the highest compared to last year, which saw fewer than 2,000 participants. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri

Abdul Karim slams Israel’s cruelty, hails Malaysian activists

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah slammed Israel’s move to block the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it inhumane, while praising Malaysians who took part in the humanitarian mission. The Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development expressed deep sadness over the escalating conflict, stressing that women, children and other

Telaga Air a long-term option for Sarawak Regatta

KUCHING: The suggestion to make Telaga Air as a future venue for the Sarawak Regatta is not a short-term plan but a forward-looking idea to address the possibility of future urban congestion, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Following this, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development urged

Life jackets now mandatory at Sarawak Regatta 2025

KUCHING: Safety will take centre stage at the Sarawak Regatta 2025, as life jackets are now compulsory across all categories. This is a firm measure introduced after several drowning incidents in previous years, Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said. This year’s regatta

Community-first indoor pickleball studio opens in Kuching

KUCHING: NEX Pickleball’s new home at The Podium combines accessibility, modern aesthetics, and player-friendly design, creating a weather-proof, community-first boutique indoor studio that promises to redefine the pickleball experience in Sarawak. Envo Teoh, Founder of NEX Pickleball at The Podium, said the facility features five indoor pickleball courts designed for

Jpro Academy’s Fayyad Razyn wins Ace 6.0 Badminton’s Under-8 title

KUCHING: Jpro Badminton Academy Kuching’s young talent, Fayyad Razyn Khawaja, emerged champion in the Boys’ Singles Under-8 category at the Ace 6.0 Badminton Open 2025. The tournament, held at Long River Sports in Selangor on September 27-28, saw Fayyad cruise to a convincing 30-9 victory over his West Malaysian opponent,

Sarawak silambam trio set for World Championships in Qatar

KUCHING: Three of Sarawak’s finest Silambam exponents, all SUKMA medalists, have been entrusted to carry the state’s challenge at the Silambam World Championships in Qatar, with hopes high for a podium finish. The trio – Asyraff Aqil Mohamad Zainnurin Azman (SUKMA silver medalist), Hani Qurratu’ain Samsudin (SUKMA silver medalist), and

Miri hosts inaugural Amateur Muaythai Challenge on Oct 31-Nov 2

MIRI: Miri is set to host its first-ever Amateur Muaythai Challenge from October 31 to November 2 at the Permyjaya Shopping Centre. The tournament is expected to attract around 150 athletes from across Malaysia and neighbouring countries, bringing together local clubs in a collaborative effort to grow the sport. According