Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak to match Thai broadcast standards for SEA Games

BANGKOK: Insights from Thailand’s world-class International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) will help Sarawak strengthen media coordination and improve broadcast quality for the 2027 SEA Games. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, who is part of the Sarawak delegation currently observing operations at the Southeast Asian (SEA)

Malaysia reach last four, face hosts Thailand today

BANGKOK: After sweeping the Philippines 3-0, Malaysia now gear up for a tougher semi-final against hosts Thailand in the men’s badminton team event today (Dec 8), with players stressing preparation, adaptability and full focus. Leong Jun Hao, who delivered Malaysia’s opening point with a steady 21-17, 21-18 win over Jewel

33rd SEA Games opening to showcase culture and green hosting

BANGKOK: Thailand’s 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games opening ceremony on Dec. 9 will not only celebrate regional unity and history but also set new standards for eco-friendly sports event hosting. The much-anticipated ceremony, scheduled to take place at the Rajamangala National Stadium, aims to revive the nostalgia of the regional

SEA Games: Women’s badminton team meets Indonesia in semi-finals

BANGKOK, Thailand: Malaysia’s women’s badminton team advanced to the semi-final with a 3-1 win over Vietnam, led by Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan’s commanding 21-12, 21-8 victory. Despite an opening loss by Karupathevan Letshanaa, Malaysia bounced back with key wins from Wong Ling Ching and Siti Zulaikha to seal the

SEA Games: Flu-hit Wong Ling Ching delivers Malaysia’s team win

BANGKOK, Thailand: Battling a runny nose throughout the match, Sarawakian shuttler Wong Ling Ching dug deep to outlast Vietnam’s Vu Thi Trang 2-1. Wong prevailed 21-14, 20-22, 21-14 to deliver Malaysia an important point in the SEA Games women’s team event today at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Pathum Thani. The

Aidil calls on other Kuching City FC players to step up amid injuries

KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s 1-1 draw with Terengganu FC exposed the challenges of limited squad depth and injury setbacks, according to head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak. With key defenders sidelined and just three days to recover after their recent clash with Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Aidil stressed the need for

Hope FC hit peak form ahead of Metrostar showdown

KUCHING: Hope FC put on one of their most composed displays of the season last weekend, controlling play throughout to seal a big win that boosts their Liga Bandaraya goal difference ahead of their next match against Metrostar today (Dec 6). Manager Bryan Cheong said the victory reflected the team’s

Malaysia’s women’s rugby squad confident ahead of SEA Games 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s women’s rugby team enters the SEA Games 2025 confident and battle-ready after a year of intensive training, strategic preparation, and opponent analysis. Mirian rugby athlete Valerie Juan said the squad has honed their strength, endurance, and tactical awareness to perform at their best. “We have improved our

RM10,000 up for grabs as lion dance teams storm Aeroville

KUCHING: Eighteen Sarawak lion dance teams will vie for a RM10,000 prize at the 4th Lee Onn Group Challenge Cup, taking place at Aeroville Mall on Dec 6 and 7. The event marks the fourth and final leg of the Sarawak Traditional Southern Lion Dance League 2025 and is sanctioned

Sarawak kegler Hazirah targets SEA Games team gold

KUCHING: With the women’s team event set to be the main battleground, Nur Hazirah Ramli is confident Malaysia can once again assert their regional dominance at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old national bowler said the team event has always been regarded as the sport’s premier contest,