Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Harry Izzdin

Malaysian Thomas Cup legend Tan Yee Khan dies at age 86

KUCHING: Malaysia mourns the passing of badminton legend Datuk Tan Yee Khan at the age of 86 today, a player whose achievements helped cement the nation’s place on the global stage. The Malaysian legend was part of the historic 1967 Thomas Cup-winning team and formed one of the most dominant

Texas ‘The Savage’ Jeremy Lo knocks out Yokburapha in RWS Muaythai rematch

KUCHING: Sarawakian muaythai fighter, Texas ‘The Savage’ Jeremy Lo, continued his blistering start to 2026 with a stunning second-round knockout victory over Thailand’s Yokburapha at RWS Muaythai in Rajademnern Stadium, Thailand on Saturday (Jan 24). Texas sealed the bout in emphatic fashion with a beautifully executed head-kick knockout, extending his

Tang Jie-Ee Wei make history in Istora Senayan

First Malaysians to win Indonesia Masters mixed doubles champion title KUCHING: Under the lights of Istora Senayan, Malaysian badminton made a statement as world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei fought back to claim the Indonesia Masters mixed doubles crown today. Facing Denmark’s world No. 10 pairing Mathias

Kuching City sharpen claws with Etame, Aziz Israiwah signing

KUCHING: Kuching City FC have signed Cameroonian forward, Jerome Mpacko Etame, in a move aimed at boosting their attacking options for the remainder of the season. The club confirmed the signing today, announcing that Etame has officially joined the Cats as they look to add more firepower up front in

Indonesia Masters: Astrid spares no sweat for Round of 32 spot

KUCHING: Sarawakian women’s singles shuttler, Astrid Wong Ling Ching, advances to round of 32 of the 2026 Indonesia Masters after a straight-sets win over Japan’s Kaoru Sugiyama at Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta today. Astrid delivered a composed performance in her opening match to defeat Sugiyama 21-9, 21-18 in 38

Pearly-Thinaah cruise over to India Open semis

KUCHING: National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah made quick work in booking their place in the semi-finals of the India Open, dispatching Taiwan’s Hsieh Pei Shan-Hung En Tzu in straight sets at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi yesterday. The world No. 2 combination needed just 33

Title lost but fighting spirit wins hearts for national top pair

KUCHING: Malaysia’s wait for a men’s doubles title at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 will continue after Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik were narrowly defeated by South Korea’s Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho in a tense final at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Jan 11). Unlike previous encounters,

World champions Tang Jie-Ee Wei cruise into Malaysia Open R16

KUCHING: World champions, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, bolster Malaysia’s charge into the round of 16 of the Malaysia Open 1000 after securing a convincing 21-12, 21-17 victory over Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur today. The national top mixed doubles pair weathered a slow opening

Amorim sacked by Manchester United after 14 months

KUCHING: Manchester United have confirmed the departure of Ruben Amorim as head coach, bringing an end to the Portuguese’s 14-month tenure at Old Trafford. In a statement issued by the club today, United said Amorim, who was appointed in November 2024, guided the team to the UEFA Europa League final

Unstoppable An Se-young takes the World Tour Finals champion’s title

KUCHING: World number one An Se-young reinforced her authority at the top of women’s badminton on Sunday after capturing the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals title, equalling Kento Momota’s record of 11 titles in a single calendar year and extending her dominance over her closest rivals. The South Korean outlasted