Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Abdul Karim: SSC must evolve with the changing world of sports

KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) must continuously innovate, enhance, and strive for excellence to keep pace with the ever-evolving world of sports, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said there is a need for SSC to embrace change and adapt

Inactive sports associations urged to “buck up”

KUCHING: Sports associations in Sarawak that have been inactive have been urged to “buck up” and take bold steps to elevate sports development in the state. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that associations must think beyond small-scale events and work towards

Yusriazmi-Affendi pair clinch 3rd place podium

KUCHING: MAKSAK Sarawak’s veteran men’s doubles team secured 3rd place at the Badminton MAKSAK Games 2025, after falling to MAKSAK Johor in the semi-finals on Friday. Despite a strong start from Sarawak’s Yusriazmi Yusuf and Affendi Merican, Johor’s Sazali Suratman and Syed Hussin Syed Mustafa took the first set 21-18.

Hope FC set for season finale showdown

KUCHING: With the season nearing its conclusion, Hope FC and manager Bryan Cheong are focused on preparing themselves for the final Liga Bandaraya showdown against Amanda FC tomorrow (Feb 22), following their successful 8th-place finish. The match will take place at Field C, Petra Jaya, at 8:45 pm here. “We

‘Get Into Rugby’ sees successful programme launch

MIRI: SMK Pujut has recently launched its ‘Get Into Rugby’ programme for the new academic year, in collaboration with the Miri Division Rugby Association (MDRA), Sarawak Sports Corporation, and supported by the Sarawak Rugby Union. The initiative aims to introduce the sport to students in an engaging, accessible way. The

Badminton MAKSAK Games 2025: Men’s doubles veterans eye quarter-finals

KUCHING: MAKSAK Sarawak’s veteran men’s doubles duo, Yusriazmi Yusuf and Affendi Merican, have made an impressive start at the Badminton MAKSAK Games 2025. In an interview with Sarawak Tribune at Stadium Perpaduan in Petra Jaya yesterday, the pair shared their success in Group B, having secured victories against MAKSAK Sabah,

KDC Motorsport Club celebrates chairman’s exceptional third-place finish in Indonesia

KUCHING: KDC Motorsport Club chairman Fish Lee, representing Sarawak, Malaysia, unleashed his driving prowess at the Indonesian Formula Drift Round 3 and Round 4, steering his car to a thrilling third-place finish. This achievement not only highlights Lee’s exceptional driving skills and competitive prowess but also brings international recognition to

Sarawak triumph over Johor in MCA U-19 cricket championship

KUCHING: Sarawak’s under-19 cricket boys team secured a 6-wicket victory against Johor at the MCA Men’s U19 Interstate Championship 2024. The team’s coach, Chew Pok Cheong, said the team’s goal is to top the group, as they are currently in second place based on net run rate. “We need to

Sarawak men’s under-21 water polo team nab National title

KUCHING: Sarawak men’s under-21 water polo team claimed the winner’s title of the division at the 60th MILO/PRM Malaysia National Age Group Water Polo Championship held at Paroi Aquatic Centre in Negeri Sembilan last Sunday. Taking place from Feb 14-16, the state team triumphed over Aquatics Kuala Lumpur, who finished

Kilat Boy jabs Prince Andrew to sleep with TKO win

KUCHING: Daeloniel “Kilat Boy” McDelon Bong lands a spectacular technical knockout (TKO) victory over Prince Andrew Laurio at the Johor International Boxing Championship 2025 on Sunday. Sealing the win in just the second round, the explosive finish demonstrated Daeloniel’s precision and power, leaving Laurio unable to recover as the referee