Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Thrilling doubles action at Bau Sports Carnival badminton competition

BAU: Local teams lit up the courts with thrilling doubles action at the Bau Sports Carnival badminton competition, held from May 16 to 17. In the men’s doubles division, BFF proved their dominance with a solid performance to claim first place, overcoming tough resistance from O’Neil, who finished as runners-up.

State open to developing aquatic facility in Bau

BAU: Sarawak’s Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is open to building a small aquatic facility in Bau to promote swimming and diving, especially among Bidayuh youths who show strong potential in aquatic sports. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that while

Sarawak’s ethnic diversity a natural advantage in sports

BAU: The unique physical attributes of Sarawak’s diverse ethnic groups offer natural advantages in various sports, says Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Highlighting diving as one of Sarawak’s strengths, he pointed to the success of national diving icon Datuk Pandelela Rinong, a Bidayuh

High-performance centre to anchor Sarawak’s streamlined sports development

BAU: Sarawak will streamline its sports development through a planned High-Performance Centre, prioritising disciplines in which the state has consistently excelled. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the upcoming High-Performance Centre expected to be developed at the Petra Jaya Sports Complex will play

Culture, creativity and cold brews at Carls Harvest Pesta

KUCHING: Farley Kuching was transformed into a cultural hub on Friday night as hundreds gathered for the Carls Harvest Pesta, a four-day celebration of Gawai and Kaamatan that shines a spotlight on the people, creativity and heritage of Sarawak and Sabah. Running from May 15 to 18, the event is

All eyes on Sarawak vs KL Tigers in final group match

KUCHING: The Sarawak women’s rugby team has done its community proud, and all eyes are now on their final group match against KL Tigers tomorrow (Saturday, May 17). The team has had a commendable run so far: losing 29-5 to ATM, bouncing back with a 35-5 win over UPNM Barbarians,

BRFA seeks support to build Bintulu into rugby powerhouse

KUCHING: The Bintulu Rugby Football Association (BRFA) is calling for more individuals and corporate partners to support its mission of turning Bintulu into Sarawak’s rugby powerhouse. BRFA Honorary Secretary, Azrie Szeller, said their recent victories at the Mukah Rugby Carnival 2025 were a testament to the unity, commitment and enduring

New format shines at Pikabol Podium Challenge 3.0

KUCHING: The Pikabol Podium Challenge 3.0: Re-Gen Edition drew 106 players from across Malaysia, introducing a new circuit-style format aimed at raising competition standards and ensuring fairer seeding. Held at Pikabol Malaysia last Saturday (May 10), the tournament featured three categories – men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Tournament

Cricket catching on as CDS grows game in rural Sarawak

KUCHING: Cricket Development Sarawak (CDS) took a major step in grassroots sports development with the launch of a two-day introductory programme at SMK Bau. Held from May 14 to 15, the programme attracted enthusiastic participation from around 60 students. Head of Development for Sarawak Cricket, Haikal Harith, described the event

Bintulu ends 11-year drought with Mukah Rugby Carnival cup win

MUKAH: Bintulu Rugby Football Association (BRFA) made headlines at the Mukah Rugby Carnival by ending an 11-year drought to win their first-ever Cup title. In the men’s Open category, BRFA secured a decisive 26-15 win over Tueto Wear Rugby Club (TWRC) in the final. It was a historic moment for