Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Silat squad storms into finals

MIRI: Sarawak’s silat squad is on the cusp of medal glory after sweeping three finals berths in today’s (Aug 19) competition. The men’s regu (team) category was the first to book a spot in the final. The trio of Ahmad Danial Abdullah, Mohammad Nur Azlisham Mohd Ali, and Suhaiqal Suhardie

Sarawak karate squad secures bronze in men’s team kumite

MIRI: The Sarawak men’s karate squad clinched a bronze medal in the team kumite event, concluding the karate competition for Sukma 2024 on a high note. The Sarawak team, represented by Donovan Raphael, Ethan Iskandar Mohamat and Hayden Peri Harem, faced off against Perak in the race for the bronze

Rugby boys suffer twin blows

MIRI: Sarawak’s rugby men endured a tough day at the office today (Aug 19), falling short in both their matches at an intense tournament. The state side put up a valiant defensive effort but ultimately succumbed to Pahang, losing a closely fought contest 14-10. Both teams displayed strong defensive resolve

Minister encourages Sarawak fencers ahead of competition

MIRI: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin  extended his support and encouragement to the fencers earlier today (Aug 19) at the Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club here. His visit comes as the Sarawak team prepares to compete in the upcoming fencing events, scheduled from Aug 19 to

Sarawak women ruggers whitewash Melaka

MIRI:  The Sarawak women’s rugby team achieved a resounding victory over Melaka, defeating them 26-0 in a SUKMA rugby match at the Miri Stadium this afternoon. This win marks their second triumph of the day, following their victory against Kedah in the morning. The match, which kicked off at 1.13

Rugby: Sarawak fall short against Terengganu in opening match

MIRI: In a closely contested match this morning, Sarawak narrowly lost to Terengganu with a final score of 5-7 in their opening SUKMA men’s rugby tournament. Despite the defeat, the Sarawak displayed remarkable resilience and determination throughout the match, pushing Terengganu to the limit in what proved to be an

KBS deploys anti-doping teams to SUKMA Sarawak

MIRI: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has taken significant measures to ensure a clean and safe sporting environment at SUKMA Sarawak 2024, deploying teams from the Anti-Doping Agency of Malaysia (ADAMAS) to various venues. This was disclosed by KBS secretary-general Dr  K. Nagulendran during a visit to the

Rugby: Sarawak women dominate Kedah in opener

MIRI:  The Sarawak women’s rugby team made a strong start in the opening match of the SUKMA Games, cruising past Kedah with a decisive 34-0 victory today. The match, which kicked off at 9.30 am at Miri Stadium, saw the Sarawak team take an early lead and maintain their dominance

Sarawak win historic karate gold medal after 24 years

MIRI: Sarawak celebrated a historic victory on Sunday evening as 18-year-old Eidelweiss Franzel Francey Sami secured the state’s first-ever gold medal in karate at the Sukma Games, ending a 24-year-long wait. Competing in the female individual kumite 68kg category, Eidelweiss delivered a stunning performance at the IKBN Miri, defeating Terengganu’s

Rabies jabs for 250 dogs

MIRI: A total of 250 dogs were vaccinated against rabies today (Aug 18) as the Miri Veterinary Department Services (DVS) continues its mass vaccination programme. The programme entered its second week at Taman Awam, following its launch at Kampung Senadin last week. According to the department, over 2,400 dogs have