Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

AFFIN Group to launch nationwide pickleball tournament in August

KUCHING: AFFIN Group is set to launch the Affin Pickleball Tournament 2025 this August, tapping into the sport’s rapidly growing popularity across the nation. Announcing the plan during the AFFIN50 Pickleball With Media – Sarawak Edition, AFFIN Group president and Group chief executive officer Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah said the

Pickleball a sport for all

KUCHING: As pickleball gains traction in Malaysia, Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has praised the sport for its accessibility and growing appeal across all age groups. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department for Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations commended initiatives like the AFFIN50 Pickleball With Media – Sarawak

Baram FC, Playmaker Academy inspire students at SMK Long Lama

KUCHING: Baram FC, together with Playmaker Academy, recently visited SMK Long Lama in an outreach that blended sports, community spirit, and youth empowerment. In a statement issued by the club on Friday (Apr 25), it noted that the collaboration is part of its mission to engage youth and enhance community

S’wak rugby captain Cuthberta embraces nerves and excitement

KUCHING: Newly named Sarawak women’s rugby captain Cuthberta Entai admits to nerves and excitement ahead of women’s 15s national league debut. “This is my first time playing 15s — and doing it with this group of girls makes it even more special. “It’s scary, honestly, but exciting too. It’s a

Scrum begins for Sarawak women’s 15s

KUCHING: Before the group photo, Sarawak’s women’s rugby team slipped into sarongs — a fun little rite of passage to celebrate their debut on the 15s stage. The women’s team is entering uncharted territory with their 15s debut, guided by seasoned hands and national-calibre talent in Cuthberta Entai, Josie Mavcellina

Sarawak women’s rugby takes leap with 15s debut

KUCHING: Sarawak Women’s Rugby is ready for its 15s debut, with head coach, Sylvia Alexander Lian, aiming to develop the team’s potential and revive interest in women’s rugby in Sarawak. Sylvia expressed her gratitude to the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) for the trust and opportunity to lead the team in

Sarawak women’s rugby team debuts in MSNS-KRS League

KUCHING: Sarawak women’s rugby team is set to make its debut in the MSNS-KRS 2025 Rugby League, facing ATM on Saturday (April 26) in the opening match at 2:30 pm. The team will face off against some of the region’s top teams in the competition, including Cobra Venom, ATM, UPNM

Gabriel Nistelrooy to join Kuching City FC?

KUCHING: While Gabriel Nistelrooy has everyone talking about Kuching City FC’s next‑season recruits, fans are already speculating on who might join the ranks alongside him. Gabriel, the 24‑year‑old Johor Darul Ta’zim II striker, claimed both the Golden Boot and Best Player awards in this year’s MFL Cup with an outstanding

Miri-born Gabriel Nistelrooy picks up MFL Cup’s Golden Boot and Best Player

KUCHING: Miri-born Gabriel Nistelrooy Tamin capped off a memorable night at the National Football Awards (ABK) 2024-2025 last night, taking home both the Golden Boot and the Best Player of the MFL Cup Awards. The 24‑year‑old striker finished as the competition’s top scorer with 24 goals – twice as many

Kuching City’s impressive season earns Best Coach Award for Aidil Sharin

KUCHING: Head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, of Kuching City FC was honoured with the Best Coach Award at the National Football Awards (ABK) 2024-2025 on Wednesday night. The Singaporean triumphed over two other finalists – Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Hector Bidoglio and Selangor FC’s Kinoshi Katsuhito – to claim the prestigious