Author: Harry Izzdin

Bidoglio bids adieu to JDT after three years of service

KUCHING: Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) have officially parted ways with head coach, Hector Bidoglio, bringing an end to a successful tenure that saw the Argentine leading the Southern Tigers to multiple domestic honours. In a statement issued by JDT on Friday, the club expressed its gratitude to Bidoglio, who

Pearly-Thinaah advance to Malaysia Masters semi-finals

KUCHING: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah land a slot in the Malaysia Masters semis after brandishing over Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi with straight set wins at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, today. The World No. 3 women’s doubles pair spared no mercy against the Indonesians, as they hunger

Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin take quarter-finals lead on Malaysia Masters rally

KUCHING: World No. 2 men’s badminton doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, champion the Malaysia Masters quarters rally after winning straight sets of 21-19, 21-13 against Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh of China at Axiata Arena on Thursday. They are set to face off against

From Sarawak to the world: Ting becomes the first Asian to win ANNIKA Award

KUCHING: Miri-born golfer Mirabel Ting has made history, becoming the first Asian to win the prestigious ANNIKA Award on Tuesday (May 20) – just a day after finishing runner-up at the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship in California. The 21-year-old’s stellar season and rising global reputation were further validated

World No. 3 pair suffer shock Malaysia Masters opener exit

KUCHING: In a shocking turn of events, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai  were forced to end their Malaysia Masters campaign after crashing out in the first round of the home ground tournament. The defending champions lost 18-21, 19-21 to Mads Vestergaard-Christine Busch of Denmark at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (May

Scraped hands, strong heart: Bronze for Eugenia

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Eugenia David made her mark at the Skechers International Pickleball Tournament Malaysia Edition 2025 (WPC Series) with a bronze medal in the women’s singles category, despite competing through injury and facing a field of top international contenders. Held from May 16-18, the tournament brought together athletes from Singapore,

Aaron-Wooi Yik ends 19-year drought for Malaysia

KUCHING: Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik ended Malaysia’s 19-year title drought in a fairy-tale run by clinching the men’s doubles crown at the Thailand Open today. The World No. 4 pair triumphed over Denmark’s William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjær with a convincing 21-17, 21-12 win in the

Pearly-Thinaah end four-decade wait for Malaysia at Thailand Open

KUCHING: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah made history today by becoming the first Malaysian women’s doubles pair to win the Thailand Open since the tournament began in 1984. The national shuttlers defeated South Korea’s Jeong Na Eun and Lee Yeon Woo in straight sets, 21-16, 21-17, after a tight 57-minute

Aaron-Wooi Yik lob over Arif-Roy King for semis spot

KUCHING: In a battle among Malaysians, Aaron Chai and Soh Wooi Yik land a seat in the Thailand Open semis after triumphing against Arif Junaidi and Yap Roy King with a 21-12, 21-13 straight win today. In the first few minutes of set one, the World No. 5 pair was

Pearly-Thinaah power over China to reach Thai semis

KUCHING: National women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, continued their fine run at the Thailand Open 2025, booking their spot in the semi-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory today. The Malaysian duo, currently ranked at world No. 4, produced a confident performance to defeat China’s Chen Qingchen and