Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

11:03 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Hope FC set sights on top-tier tournaments

KUCHING: Hope FC will continue to seek stronger opposition as part of their development, with manager Bryan Cheong emphasising fitness, transitions and game awareness. This follows a narrow 3-2 defeat to Kuching City FC U18 and a series of intensive friendly matches played over the past week including Sarawak Premier

Kuching City U20 name Kota Samarahan Open Stadium as home ground

KUCHING: Samarahan football fans are in for a treat this season as Kuching City FC’s President’s Cup team brings competitive action to their doorstep, with Kota Samarahan Open Stadium named as the squad’s official home venue. The move will see the Kuching City FC Junior side play their home matches

Sarawak U21 girls eye SUKMA gold after national title

KUCHING: Fresh off their national triumph, Sarawak’s Under-21 girls are setting their sights on a bigger prize, with the Sarawak Volleyball Association (SAVA) targeting gold at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Sarawak emerged champions at the Malaysia National U21 Volleyball Championship 2026 held at N9 Arena in Negeri Sembilan from Apr

Firdaus calls for sharper execution despite U20 win

KUCHING: Kuching City FC U20 head coach Firdaus Morshidi has called for greater consistency in communication, chemistry and transition play despite his side’s 4-1 friendly win over Hope FC. While pleased with the overall performance last weekend, Firdaus stressed that there is still significant room for improvement as the young

Sarawak backs Selangor’s no Games Village plan

KUCHING: Sarawak has welcomed Selangor’s decision to forgo a centralised Games Village for the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), with the logistics-driven approach expected to improve efficiency across the multi-district competition format. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the move aligns with the

Rotated Kuching City cruise past PDRM 4-1

KUCHING: Kuching City FC have cruised to a 4-1 win over PDRM FC with a rotated side, impressing head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak. Two stunning free-kicks from Ramadhan Saifullah set the tone for a dominant display at the Sarawak State Stadium last night (Apr 12), as the Cats combined attacking

Jovanovski claims Sarawak Cup boys’ title

KUCHING: Australia’s Daniel Jovanovski has claimed the Boys’ Singles title at the 44th Premier Sarawak Cup ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J300 after defeating India’s Arnav Paparkar in straight sets. The Melbourne-based player sealed a 6-1, 6-1 victory in the final, although the contest proved more competitive than the scoreline

Training camp key to boosting Sarawak gymnasts’ performance

KUCHING: Continued investment in structured training programmes is vital for the development of rhythmic gymnastics in Sarawak, says Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association (SAGYMA) president Johnny Tan Seng Hock. He said the Intensive Training Camp for the Sarawak SUKMA Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) team, held in Kuala Lumpur from Apr 12 to

Aidil urges focus as Kuching City gear up for PDRM clash

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has called on his players to stay focused and disciplined as they prepare for their Malaysia Super League clash against PDRM FC tomorrow (Apr 12). Aidil said the team’s calm and confident mood must be translated into performance on matchday as

Hope FC on right track despite friendly defeat, says Cheong

KUCHING: Hope FC remain on course in their development despite a 4-2 friendly defeat to Sarawak Premier League side PDRM earlier this week, with head coach Bryan Cheong confident his team is progressing in the right direction. Cheong said such matches serve as an important benchmark as the team continues