By Martin Yee KUCHING: For years, Sarawak has been searching for the next ‘Flying Dayak’, a sprinter like Watson Nyambek, to shine in Malaysia’s 100-metre (m) event. Since Watson faded from the spotlight, the state has struggled to produce a national-level sprinter of similar stature. In recent Malaysia Games (SUKMA)
KUCHING: The first and more well-known George Cross recipient from Sarawak was the late Awang Raweng but there was another George Cross winner from the Lun Bawang tribe. He was the late Ganung Labung Ukap, a Lun Bawang from Long Semadoh, Lawas – just a mountain away from the Ba-Kelalan
PADUNGAN may not hold the title of Kuching’s oldest street – that distinction belongs to Gambier Street or Main Bazaar – but this century-old township remains one of the city’s most iconic and dynamic areas. A walk through Padungan is like stepping into a time machine that blends nostalgia with
KUCHING: If passed in Parliament, the Plant Seeds Quality Bill which will be debated will have repercussions, particularly in the context of Sarawak farmers as it places restrictions and bans the sharing of seeds. If the Bill is passed, it will render the sharing of seeds among local farmers illegal
SINIAWAN: The story of Siniawan as a town which was incredibly transformed into a tourist destination is almost like a lesson for every town to evaluate to achieve their potential in development and tourism. Located about 35 km from Kuching, the once sleepy hollow has made waves in the last
KUCHING: A total of 30 participants attended the National Jombola Clinic at the Jabatan Belia dan Sukan here from Oct 5-6. The event, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysia Jombola Association and the Sarawak Jombola Association, aimed to introduce the new sport
KUCHING: The proposed revival of the Borneo Games by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has generated excitement, especially among the older generation who witnessed the fierce competitions decades ago. Many older athletes and fans recall the intense rivalry between teams like Sarawak, Sabah, and, to a
KUCHING: National diving technical director Bryan Nickson Lomas visited the capital city during the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 with a specific mission: to scout for potential recruits for the 10m platform event. He left satisfied with his findings. Malaysia has a dearth of 10m platform divers due to the event’s
KUCHING: Jonah Chang Rigan’s triple gold win, including setting a new national record in shot put, underscores Sarawak’s dominance in the throwing events at the recent competitions. Despite challenges in other track and field events, Sarawak’s athletics team showed potential, particularly in the throws. While Sarawak won five gold medals—a
KUCHING: Alex Stmrock Wong lives in a different world. A world where he spends most of his life seeking adventures, travelling and doing things that ordinary people may not even attempt. Travel, he admitted, was his first love but he has also engaged in sports, dabbled in music and other
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