Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Abang Johari attends Kuching City’s Malaysia Super League triumph

KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s 2-0 victory over Negeri Sembilan was celebrated in the presence of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Sarawak State Stadium, Petra Jaya, on Saturday (Jan 31). Abang Johari made a special appearance to watch the Malaysia Super League clash, arriving around

Abang Johari’s presence a good sign for Sarawak football

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak described Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s presence at the Sarawak State Stadium on Saturday night (Jan 31) as a positive sign for football in Sarawak. The remark came following the team’s 2-0 Malaysia Super League win over

New faces impress as Aidil praises squad’s risk-taking and attacking intent

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak credited his players’ discipline and attacking intent, praising the team’s willingness to take risks while maintaining defensive solidity. Following their 2-0 win over Negeri Sembilan at the Sarawak State Stadium on Saturday night (Jan 31), Aidil adopted an attacking formation, playing

Kuching City capitalise on early error to go second in Super League

KUCHING: An early defensive lapse proved costly for Negeri Sembilan as Kuching City FC climbed to second place in the Malaysia Super League with a 2-0 win at the Sarawak State Stadium on Saturday night (Jan 31). Gabriel Nistelrooy Tamin punished a wayward back pass by Muhammad Amirul Adli Azmi

Sarawak to debut as host port for SEA and Japanese youth ship in 2027

KUCHING: The Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP), a prestigious youth exchange initiative pioneered by the Japanese Government, will dock in Kuching in January 2027, marking Sarawak’s first time as a host port. The programme will run from Jan 3 to Feb 17, bringing together young leaders

Enhance health screening at entry points amid Nipah virus concerns

KUCHING: Sarawak authorities have been urged to strengthen health screening measures without causing undue alarm, as the state prepares to welcome visitors during Visit Malaysia 2026. Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said Sarawak has not reached a critical stage concerning the

Bickering at federal level raises concerns in Sarawak and Sabah

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said continuing differences and bickering at the federal level have raised concerns among leaders and communities in Sarawak and Sabah. On Thursday (Jan 29), Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi in an interview with BFM’s

Sarawak plans reciprocal coach and athlete exchanges with Barcelona

KUCHING: A forthcoming memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Sarawak and FC Barcelona will potentially see coaches and athletes traveling both ways, fostering shared growth and development in sports. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, revealed that ongoing discussions with the renowned Spanish club are

SBA looks beyond today in hunt for SUKMA 2026 talent

KUCHING: The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) stresses that the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 selection tournament is as much about spotting future prospects as it is about selecting the best performers. This signals a longer-term vision by SBA for Sarawak badminton. SBA Honorary Secretary, Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad, said

Fine-tuned under Misbun, Sarawak’s shuttler eyes SUKMA spot

KUCHING: Two years of intense, daily training under legendary coach, Datuk Misbun Sidek, have shaped Sarawak’s Jack Huong Jin Zhe into a stronger and more disciplined shuttler, with the 18-year-old now confident of handling the pressure of top-level selection. Jack, who trains with the Nusa Mahsuri Badminton Club, said his