Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Ethnic Sarawakian aims to win in Indian sports, Silambam

KUCHING: Sarawak’s silambam athlete Vynea Sija Pehan is not giving up and is determined to give her best in the upcoming silambam synchronised bare hand event at the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Earlier yesterday (Aug 20), the 16-year-old narrowly missed out on a medal in the women’s individual thanithiramai

Third retention pond to plug flooding at Desa Wira

KUCHING: Construction of the third retention pond in Batu Kawa, specifically in the Desa Wira area will be carried out to tackle recurring flash floods there. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the entire project, which involves the construction of the retention pond and the upgrading of

Minister hopes silambam sport can empower more Indian youth

KUCHING: Silambam has been described as a sport that brings together communities of different races in the country. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said that even in Sabah and Sarawak, where Indian communities are smaller and silambam is not a traditional sport, it is participated by athletes from various

Silambam: Sarawak confident of 6 medals

KUCHING: Sarawak are eyeing six medals in the silambam event in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Led by head coach Kavibalan Parsuraman Kavi and assistant coach Darshini Meena Arumugam, the team are aiming for a total of two golds, two silvers, and two bronzes. Despite the 18 Sarawakian athletes being

Coach expects more medals as Sarawak tennis players make q-finals

KUCHING: Sarawak’s tennis players have progressed to the quarter-finals at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma). In the men’s singles, Cornelius Sia delivered a strong performance by defeating Mohammad Asyahmie Haffiezi Suhaili from Sabah 6-2, 6-2. Meanwhile, in the women’s doubles, Sarawak’s Eliora Hii and Nathanielle Lee secured a comfortable win

Tennis: Sarawak fail to make the podium

KUCHING: Sarawak fell short of winning a medal in the mixed team tournament at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Playing in Group C at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) court, Sarawak narrowly lost 2-3 to Selangor in the bronze medal match playoff today. The visiting team scored in the

Tennis: FT edge Perak for gold

KUCHING: Federal Territories clinched the gold in the tennis mixed team tournament today. They edged Perak 3-2, leaving Perak with the silver medal at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Federal Territories earned their points in the men’s single, men’s double, and mixed double matches. Perak scored in the women’s single and

Maoh’s journey from darkness to light

KUCHING: A young Iban boy never imagined that one day his life would be in complete darkness. At the age of 10, he lost his sight. Despite this, he found a new path in life, and his journey was filled with challenges and growth. This is the story of Maoh

Victory eludes Sarawak’s tennis team

KUCHING: The Sarawak tennis’s team is chasing their first bronze medal in the mixed team event after a narrow 2-3 loss to the Federal Territories in the semifinals on Sunday (Aug 18). The competition started off tough for the home team, as they suffered defeats in both the men’s and

Sarawak’s tennis team faces Federal Territory in semi-finals

KUCHING: Sarawak’s tennis team is set to face the Federal Territory in the semi-finals of the mixed team event today (Aug 18) at the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) tennis competition. Competing under Group C at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) court, the home team secured their spot after