Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

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

Miri’s Wafaa and Wendy advance on all fronts

KUCHING: Miri shuttlers, Wafa Shahminah and Wendy Feebie, are just one win away from the final after storming into the semifinals of the SBA Junior Badminton Tournament 2025. The duo impressed in the quarterfinals, winning their singles ties before combining to deliver a commanding performance in the girls’ under-16 doubles.

Miri juniors battle through to SBA rounds

MIRI: Despite travel hurdles from Batu Niah and Bekenu, Miri’s junior badminton players are making their mark at the SBA Junior Tournament 2025. Miri Badminton Association (MBA) secretary and one of the team’s coaches, Siew Ting, said the Miri contingent arrived in Kuching in stages, with some players arriving Thursday