KUCHING: From the mats of Rentap Muay Thai Gym to the global ring, Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali Zulfikar has turned grit into glory, weaving his name firmly inside Sarawak’s sporting history. The 18-year-old muaythai sensation has been conferred the ‘Ahli Bintang Sarawak’ (A.B.S.) award, one of the state’s highest honours, for his outstanding achievements and contribution
KUCHING: National para powerlifting ace, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, has once again etched his name among the nation’s greats after being crowned World Champion in the Men’s Up to 72kg category at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships, held in Cairo, Egypt on Monday (Oct 13). The 26-year-old Sarawakian delivered a
KUCHING: All eyes were on Viviana Lin Winston, 26, as she brought the stage to life at the 2025 Miss Grand International national costume showcase, captivating the crowd with her majestic “Queen of Terabai Iban” ensemble. Grace, strength and culture collided as Viviana embodied the essence of an Iban warrior queen — regal yet fierce,
KUCHING: National boxer Daeloniel ‘Kilat Boy’ Mcdelon Bong, also known as Muhammad Asyraf Abdullah, has been conferred the Ahli Bintang Sarawak (A.B.S) award in conjunction with the 79th official birthday celebration of the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, last Saturday (Oct 11). The honour
KUCHING: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has refuted FIFA’s depiction in its recent disciplinary ruling, calling it inaccurate and misleading. In a statement recently, FAM said the claim that certain players had “obtained or knowingly used falsified documents” was baseless, as no conclusive evidence had been presented. “The heritage
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Squad captain, Mikail ‘Miki’ Ghazali, led from the front and finished with gold, sealing a dream campaign for Malaysia at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships here on Thursday. The 16-year-old, entrusted as skipper of the 21-strong national youth contingent, embraced the responsibility with
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Jonnah ‘Superjon’ Barrac might only be 12, but on the morning of September 18, he carried himself like a seasoned fighter at Yas Island here. The PS Muaythai Bintulu Club’s lad, who first laced up gloves at just three years old, fought his way
KUCHING: Ten-year-old, Adrynna “Chicha” Thanicha, has announced herself on the world stage, earning a bronze medal in the Junior 10–11 Female -32kg division at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (Sept 17) The Rentap Muay Thai fighter’s journey came to a halt in the quarter-finals
ABU DHABI: One clean high kick, a stinging teap to the ribs, and Mikail “Miki” Ghazali was already on his way to the the IFMA Youth World Championships quarter-finals after brushing aside Saudi Arabia’s Batal Alrashidi on Monday in the junior boys’ 16–17 years, −60kg category. The 17-year-old fighter from
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Kuching’s 10-year-old Adrynna ‘Chicha’ Thanicha Seesombat made a flying start at the IFMA Youth World Championships 2025 on Saturday. In the 10 to 11-year-old, 32-kg female youth division, she edged past Ireland’s Eva Ines Barron 30-27, taking all three rounds. Sharp, fast and composed, Chicha