Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Regatta Simunjan to feature town’s first-ever Muay Thai showcase

KUCHING: The Regatta Simunjan and Festival Simunjan is set to return from Oct 2 to 5, with the town’s first-ever Muay Thai showcase. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris confirmed that preparations are underway for the biennial festival, which was last held in 2023. “This time, we’re introducing something different — Muay

SBA called to focus on players, prioritise unity

KUCHING: Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Vice-President, Azizul Annuar Adenan, has called on the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) to refocus its priorities on athletes, not internal divisions, as it steps into a new era following the lifting of its registration suspension. He said the past months had been a difficult

Sarawak Badminton Association’s suspension officially lifted

KUCHING: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) has officially had its registration suspension lifted, paving the way for renewed growth and reform under a united leadership. The suspension was formally lifted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports through a letter dated June 30, 2025, signed by its Minister, Hannah Yeoh

SBA cleans out old ways, moves badminton forward

KUCHING: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) has embarked on a comprehensive house-cleaning exercise, marking a new era of reform and unity under its recently restructured leadership. After years of internal division and stagnation, the SBA is now operating as a single, unified team led by its new president, Datuk Seri

Over 280 bikers from Pontianak expected for Simunjan Festival 2025

KUCHING: The roar of engines and strong community spirit will return to Simunjan next October, as its popular bike gathering takes place once again — a key highlight of Simunjan Festival 2025. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said the festival, held in conjunction with the town’s biennial regatta and cultural celebration,

Olympic gold medallist selects Kuching for Asian training, acclimatisation

KUCHING: Irish Olympic gold medallist, Daniel Wiffen, will undergo training in Kuching as part of his adaptation to Asian conditions. He is scheduled to arrive on Friday, July 11, and will remain in Sarawak until July 23. His training programme will take place at the Sarawak State Youth and Sports

Asyraff Zakaris tops national futsal scorer’s list with 14 goals

KUCHING: Hometown talent, Asyraff Zakaris, has surged to the top of the Malaysia Premier Futsal League (MPFL) Division 2 scoring charts following two standout performances that saw him net seven goals in just two matches for PFA Odin Sarawak. The 20-year-old striker, who hails from Kampung Nombor, Kuching, scored an

BYD Atto 3 up for grabs at Mayor’s Challenge Trophy 2025

KUCHING: A brand-new BYD Atto 3 electric vehicle will be the grand prize awaiting the sharpest golfer when the prestigious Mayor’s Challenge Trophy Golf Championship 2025 tees off on Aug 9, at the Sarawak Golf Club, here. Now in its 20th edition since its inception in 1988, the tournament returns

Kuching City FC to test depth in Indonesia challenge

KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s upcoming Indonesia tour will serve as a key test for players aiming to secure their place in the starting eleven ahead of the new season. Head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak said the team is ready to take the next step following a string of dominant friendly

Hope FC praise backline in Liga Bandaraya push

KUCHING: Hope FC player-manager Bryan Cheong praised his defenders for their recent form as the club climbed to fifth in the Liga Bandaraya Amateur standings with 18 points from nine matches. Speaking after their latest 1–0 win versus Vfriend FC, Cheong said the team has shown it can compete with