Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Harry Izzdin

Malaysia pulls out of CAFA Nations Cup

KUCHING: Malaysia has withdrawn from the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup following a late change to the tournament schedule that falls outside the FIFA international calendar. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), in a statement today, said the revised dates – August 28 to September 8 – presented logistical and squad

Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali returns for ONE 35 showdown

KUCHING: Malaysian Muaythai sensation Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali is set to return to the ring at ONE Fight Night 35, facing Morocco’s Zakaria El Jamari in a flyweight bout. The fight will take place on September 5 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok and will be streamed live via Prime Video in

Mirabel Ting goes pro: Set for LGPA debut at France’s Evian Championship

KUCHING: With grace, gratitude and glowing ambition, Mirabel Ting has announced her next big swing – turning professional after two defining years at Florida State University (FSU). The Mirian star is set to make her LGPA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) debut at the Amundi Evian Championship in Evian Resort Golf

Liverpool’s Diogo Jota passes away at age 28

KUCHING: The world of football is in mourning following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Portugal’s gifted forward, who was killed in a car crash on Spain’s A-52 near Zamora today. He was 28. Reports confirm that Jota’s younger brother, André, also died in the accident. The pair

Sarawak fields up 12 riders for national BMX showdown

KUCHING: Sarawak will field 12 riders, including 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) silver medallist Aimy Nazurah Rais, to the 2025 Malaysian National BMX Championships  at Arena BMX Nasional, Nilai, from July 5–6. Organised by the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF), the prestigious meet —sanctioned under the UCI-CN national category — will

Grace Wong strikes double gold in varsity meet

KUCHING: Sarawak-born athlete Grace Wong Xiu Mei continued her commanding form at the 2025 Varsity Track & Field (VTF) Championship Circuit 2, clinching two gold medals and a bronze across three throwing events held at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Stadium. Representing Universiti Malaya (UM), Grace broke the championship record

Anak Sarawak strikes Alabama gold for Malaysia

KUCHING: Corporal Mohd Hafizul Tuah, a Sarawakian officer serving under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), made headlines after claiming gold in the Men’s Bodybuilding (30–39) category at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) in Alabama, United States on Tuesday (July 1). Hafizul, who has dreamed of competing on

Record-breaking Jonah bags triple gold at varsity championship

KUCHING: There was no stopping Jonah Chang at the Varsity Track & Field (VTF) Championship Circuit 2 in Kuala Terengganu last weekend. The Sarikei-born strongman powered through the meet with a dominant sweep — three golds, one meet record, and one clear message: he’s just getting started. Competing for Universiti

Kabilan silences Jakarta with clean sweep win

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Kabilan Jelevan made a blistering campaign in Jakarta, overpowering Indonesia’s Brian Lawitan with a unanimous decision win at Byon Combat Showbiz Vol. 5 yesterday (June 28). The 62-kg kick striking held at Tennis Indoor Senayan stadium, saw Kabilan dictate the tempo from start to finish, landing clean strikes

Sri Pahang FC withdraw from 2025/26 Super League Season

KUCHING: In a surprising development for Malaysian football, Sri Pahang FC has confirmed their withdrawal from the 2025/26 Liga Super season to focus on internal restructuring and long-term sustainability. The club cited in today’s statement the need for time to strengthen internal frameworks, laying the groundwork for a more stable