Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Sarawak women’s rugby team dominates Group A

MIRI: The Sarawak women’s rugby team continued their winning streak on Tuesday (Aug 20), solidifying their position at the top of Group A with a commanding 14-5 victory over Johor. This latest triumph boosts Sarawak’s standing with an impressive 69 points, far ahead of Penang (20 points), Johor (0 points),

Cops looking for trespassers, vandals of a company’s property

MIRI: Police have launched an investigation following a report of trespassing and property damage at a plantation in Batu Niah. According to Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, a report on the incident was received around 8.34 am last Sunday, involving several individuals who allegedly entered the plantation area

Sarawak’s fencing squad eyes semi-finals

MIRI: Sarawak’s fencing squad is setting its sights on reaching the semi-finals in the Malaysia Games (Sukma 2024), according to Datuk Dennis Ngau, the assistant chef de mission for the state’s contingent. Speaking about the team’s prospects, Dennis expressed optimism but also highlighted the need for the squad to refine

Rising stars rewrite record books

MIRI: The 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) has emerged as a stellar platform for Malaysian athletes, with a flurry of records shattered across multiple disciplines. To date, an impressive eight SUKMA records and two national marks have been eclipsed. National Sports Council (NSC) Director-General Abdul Rashid Yaakub announced these remarkable feats

Sailing: Unpredictable weather poses challenges for Terengganu  

MIRI: The Terengganu sailing squad faced unexpected challenges as unpredictable weather conditions at the Marina Bay Sailing venue here added complexity to their medal pursuit at the 21 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Head coach Abdul Rani Idris expressed concern about the conditions, stating, “Today started early in the morning with heavy

Sarawak secure double gold in pencak silat 

MIRI: Sarawak clinched two gold medals in pencak silat this morning, triumphing in both the men’s and women’s ‘regu’ and ‘jurus wajib (regu)’ events. The men’s team were represented by Ahmad Danial Abdullah, Mohammad Nur Azlisham Mohd Ali, and Suhaiqal Suhardie, while the women’s team featured Nuradriani Fitri Abdullah, Nur

Sarawak eyeing overall SUKMA title, says Rentap 

MIRI: Sarawak’s determination to become the overall champions of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) remains strong. Sarawak chef de mission (CDM) and Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu  expressed confidence in the state’s ability to achieve this ambitious goal. Speaking about the challenges

SUKMA running smoothly, despite issues

MIRI: Sarawak’s contingent chef de mission (CDM) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has acknowledged receiving complaints during the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) but assured that the situation is under control. “There may be complaints, but as the host in Sarawak, we are doing everything possible to ensure a smooth experience,” Rentap said.

Time for a new game plan

MIRI: Sarawak’s chef de mission for the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, has called for a radical overhaul of the state’s sports development strategy. Rentap said the current system is “stunting” the growth of athletes. “We need to think outside the box,” he said at the

Fencer Sara Sofea wins silver

MIRI: Sarawak’s women’s fencer, Sara Sofea Indongesit Warrie Okon Warrie, claimed a silver medal in the women’s épée individual event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) yesterday (Aug 19). The Miri-born athlete was narrowly defeated by Melaka’s Farhatul Jannah Abdul Rahman in a closely contested final. The fencing competition is