Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Karate: Sarawak team to conduct post-mortem

MIRI: The Sarawak Sukma Karate team will conduct a post-mortem following their failure to secure a medal in the Kata Female Individual event. This was disclosed by team coach, Al-Harrir, during a press conference after the conclusion of the event on today. Despite the loss, coach Al-Harrir praised the efforts

Bronze slips through Annabelle’s fingers

MIRI: Sarawak’s hopes of securing a medal in the female Kata individual category at the ongoing karate championships were dashed today (Aug 17) as Annabelle Ping Balan narrowly missed out on bronze. The 19-year-old Kenyah from Marudi, representing Sarawak, had shown early promise but was defeated by Brunei’s Farhah Syahirah

114 bodies receive MRP funds totalling RM791,000

MIRI: A total of RM791,000  in Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds were distributed to 114 associations within the Senadin state constituency on Friday. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who is also Senadin assemblyman, presided over the simple yet significant ceremony held at the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP)

Curtin university students gain firsthand insights into wildlife conservation

MIRI: In a fusion of classroom theory and real-world application, students from Curtin University Malaysia Environmental Impact Assessment course (ENST 3000) embarked on an eye-opening field trip to the Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo here recently. This excursion was not just a routine academic outing but a dynamic, hands-on

Sarawak vows to bounce back against Terengganu in men’s softball

MIRI: The Sarawak men’s softball team is determined to give their best in their upcoming match against Terengganu on Saturday (Aug 17), despite suffering a sobering 3-11 defeat against Selangor on Friday (Aug 16). Head coach Aaron Abel Donald expressed his disappointment following the match, which took place at the

One-Stop Early Intervention Centre for autistic children soon

MIRI: The Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Development is set to establish a One-Stop Early Intervention Centre for children with autism here by February next year. The location for the centre has already been identified, according to Datuk Rosey Yunus, Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Development I

Reaping a positive economic benefits

MIRI: The SUKMA Games is expected to bring significant economic benefits and showcase the beauty of the city on a broader scale, according to Miri Member of Parliament (MP), Chiew Choon Man. He said this after a visit to the SUKMA media room at the Miri Indoor Stadium this morning

Sarawak silat exponents raring to go

MIRI:  The Sarawak silat squad are gearing up for their Sukma battle, having undergone rigorous preparation since February. Training sessions have been conducted across multiple locations, including Sibu, Malaya, Thailand, and most recently, Sabah, where they trained with the Sabah team. Azhar Bujang, the deputy manager of the Sarawak Sukma

Sarawak men’s softball team go down fighting to Johor

KUCHING: The Sarawak men’s softball team put up a strong fight in their opening match against Johor in the SUKMA games this morning, though they narrowly lost by a single point, with a final score of 8-9. Despite the loss, Sarawak showed their strength, particularly during the fourth inning, where

Curtin students shine at Malaya Makerthon

MIRI: A team of Electrical and Electronics Engineering students from Curtin University Malaysia emerged third at the Malaya Makerthon 2024 recently, securing a cash prize of RM1,000. The national competition, hosted by Universiti Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur, saw 19 university teams across the country compete under the compelling theme