KUCHING: I had known Alan Vest, a coach I deeply admired and who became a close friend, during the nine years he spent in Sarawak. As a reporter then, I not only covered football but also learned much about the intricacies of the modern game and how it evolved in
Toilets and Tourism AN avid traveller from Sarawak once visited the Japanese countryside. While exploring the small villages far from the bustling cities, he discovered something that completely surprised him – the toilets. To him, even the most modest public toilet in Japan deserved a five-star rating if there was
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
