Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Peak condition the goal for Sarawak at Borneo Games

KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent for the Borneo Games 2025 will not only enter the competition with months of preparation, but also with specialised support in nutrition, sports science, and mental health care. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the state has made athlete wellbeing

Sarawak athletes unite as one for Borneo Games glory

KUCHING: Sarawak’s athletes are uniting under one banner and one spirit as they set their sights on conquering the Borneo Games 2025. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the ongoing training camp is more than just final preparations — it is about forging a

Kuching City roar past Brunei DPMM in style

KUCHING: Kuching City FC turned on the style at home to crush Brunei DPMM FC, sealing their passage into the FA Cup last eight in emphatic fashion. Star striker Ronald Ngah Wanja led the charge with a superb hat-trick, while Danial Asri struck twice. Goals from Ramadhan Saifullah and Joao

Sarawak duo Josie and Valerie boost national 7s rugby squad

KUCHING: Malaysia’s Bunga Raya 7s women’s rugby squad has named 17 players, including Sarawak standouts, Josie Mavcellina Gone and Valerie Juan, as preparations intensify for the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series and the SEA Games in Thailand. The team will depart on September 18 for the first series of the

Athan set for MSSM badminton challenge despite injury setback

KUCHING: Sarawak shuttler Athan Yang Zhi Yung will represent the state at the MSSM National Badminton Championship in Perak from Sept 12 to 18 despite suffering a recent leg injury. The Chung Hua Middle School No 4 student earned his spot after winning both the boys’ singles and doubles titles

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