Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Layar Cycling Carnival returns with toughest route, RM51,260 prize pool

KUCHING: The Layar Cycling Carnival returns from August 29 to 31, 2025, with its toughest route yet, as teams from West Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei compete for RM51,260 in prizes. This year’s event, organised by Public Works Department (JKR) Betong and SABERKAS Layar, features a 102-kilometre road race with tough

Sarawak to host back-to-back Asian Squash Championships in June

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to make history this June as the host of two premier tournaments under the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) – the Asian Individual Championships and Asian Doubles Championships. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, said the tournaments will bring together

Gunto FC bolster Liga confidence with 1-0 win

KUCHING: Gunto FC claimed a morale-boosting win over Fadzio FT on match-day five of the 2025 Liga Bandaraya, with players and fans alike basking in the nectar of a hard-fought victory last Saturday (May 24). Team manager, Arif Roslan, praised the squad’s spirit and the strong support from the stands,

Sarawak women’s rugby teams gain key experience at UMS 10s

KUCHING: Two Sarawak women’s rugby teams gained valuable experience at the UMS 10s 2025 tournament in Sabah, using the event to test tactics, build confidence, and evaluate future SUKMA prospects. The Sarawak Hornbill and Sarawak Development teams competed in the Women’s Open category against more experienced senior sides, including national-level

Fazzrudin tipped to lead FAS with unanimous support

KUCHING: All signs point to Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman leading Sarawak football into its next chapter, with unanimous backing ahead of the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) annual general meeting on Jun 14. The Tupong assemblyman’s unopposed candidacy has sparked optimism, with high hopes that his appointment will bring renewed

Sekolah Seni Sarawak wins big at Italy folklore festival

JESOLO: Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage shone brightly in Italy as Sekolah Seni Malaysia Sarawak clinched first place and the Best Choreography award at the World Cup of Folklore–Sopravista International Festival, celebrating the beauty of Borneo through music, dance and tradition. The 22nd edition of the festival was held in Jesolo,

Minister stresses the need for steady solutions

KUCHING: Football in Sarawak continues to face challenges stemming from structural instability and inconsistent support – an issue also reflected at the national level, said Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He noted that Malaysia’s footballing standards, once on par with nations like South

Sarawak to study Thailand’s SEA Games ahead of 2027 hosting

Sarawak will embark on a strategic benchmarking visit to Thailand to observe the operations of the 33rd SEA Games in 2025 as part of its preparations to host the event in 2027. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the move is aimed at

Stadium Sarawak upgrade in the pipeline for 2027 SEA Games

SARAWAK is pushing forward with plans to become a regional sports hub, with major upgrades to sports infrastructure led by the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC). Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said key initiatives include improving grassroots and elite-level facilities and redeveloping Stadium Sarawak

Victory beyond the score for Baram FC

KUCHING: Baram FC delivered a thumping 10-1 victory over Stone Kalo but for manager, Spanski Steven, the result was more than just numbers; it was a triumph of unity, discipline, and unwavering community support. Spanski who also serves as club president, expressed his pride in the team’s spirit and resilience,