Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Joseph Kalang Tie cheers Jimmy Raymond’s national call-up

KUCHING: Sarawak football legend Joseph Kalang Tie has expressed his pride and congratulations to Kuching City FC right-back Jimmy Raymond, who has been called up to represent Harimau Malaya in the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024. Joseph, a former Malaysian national team player and now a youth coach for Kuching

PWD-Rando Kuching Fun Run 2024 promotes healthy living and team spirit

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD)-Rando Kuching Fun Run 2024 made a vibrant statement for health and unity, bringing together approximately 800 PWD employees taking part in the event. The event, held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound this morning (Dec 8), featured participants dressed in eye-catching green

MRSM are the champs

KUCHING: Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) were the champions of the Kuching Rugby Football Club (KRFC) U16 School 7s Rugby Tournament Dick Bentham Cup, defeating Sakura with a 21-12 scoreline after an entertaining Cup final. Mara Junior Science College MRSM’s coach, Vincent Nelos, praised his players for displaying tremendous fighting

New training centre to nurture Sarawak’s silat talents

KUCHING: Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) Kuching Division has taken a significant step forward with the establishment of the RSS Kuching Training Centre, located at Sego Centre, Jalan Sultan Tengah here. A statement issued by the institution stated that the centre is slated to commence operations in January next year. The

Local rugby gets a fresh kick of talent

KUCHING: The KRFC U16 School 7s Rugby Tournament Dick Bentham Cup, held today (Dec 7), aimed to foster youth rugby participation in Sarawak. The tournament, first introduced in 2013 by former KRFC president Dick Bentham, was revived this year after a COVID-19 hiatus. “We started with under-14 teams, but this

Building bonds beyond the try line

KUCHING: Rugby is more than just a sport in Sarawak; it’s a community builder, fostering respect, teamwork, and inclusion. Andrew Pritchard, a seasoned coach and referee from England, has been a key figure in the local rugby scene. He regularly visits Kuching under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program,

Kolbe’s magic reborn in local rugby wonder

KUCHING: Sixteen-year-old rugby prodigy Schumacher Lenon from SMK Tarat, Serian, is channeling the spirit of South African rugby star Cheslin Kolbe as he leads his team through the intense KRFC U16 School 7s Rugby Tournament Dick Bentham Cup at Song Kheng Hai Rugby Field. “Cheslin Kolbe is my idol. His

Timuran Kembangan wins SME100 Award 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak-based waste management company, Timuran Kembangan Sdn Bhd, has etched its name in history by being honoured with the SME100 Award 2024. The award ceremony, held at a local hotel, saw the presence of the company’s chairman Datuk Rahman Lariwoo, and director Johnny Ting Su King. “We are very

Maksak Sarawak score impressive wins in netball

KUCHING: The Maksak Sarawak netball team are on track to making a strong run at the Maksak Games 2024 after securing two impressive victories at the Paroi Sports Complex, Negeri Sembilan. In a highly anticipated match, Sarawak triumphed over Terengganu 29-23, avenging their quarter-final loss from the previous year when

Bintulu Amateur Muay Thai Challenge II from Dec 6-7

KUCHING: Following the success of its first edition, the Bintulu Amateur Muay Thai Challenge (BAMC) returns with its second edition, taking place today and tomorrow. The event is held at the Sukma XXI Sarawak Naim Street Mall, Bintulu Paragon, once again serving as the venue for BAMC II. The competition