Saturday, 4 April 2026

Golden week in Bangkok for the Ghazali brothers

KUCHING: The Ghazali brothers made Bangkok their stage this past weekend, delivering a clean sweep of muaythai victories that underlined their growing reputation on the international stage. Johan “Jojo” Ghazali stole the spotlight at ONE Friday Fights 141 last Friday (Feb 6), dismantling Myanmar’s Ye Yint Naung in their flyweight muaythai fight with crisp counters, […]

Nurizman joins Boxxtomoi Asia muaythai reality programme

KUCHING: Sarawak fighter, Mohammad Nurizman, or better known as Kilat Sting of Sting Muaythai Club, has been selected to join a new reality programme organised by Boxxtomoi Asia in partnership with Desaru Coast, marking a significant milestone for the state’s growing muaythai community. The programme’s introduction and filming phase runs from November 21 to 26 […]

LION30 squad fired up for Miri Amateur Muaythai Challenge 2025

MIRI: A total of 30 fighters from LION30 Muaythai Club Miri, ranging from promising young talents to seasoned semi-pros, will step into the ring for the city’s first-ever Miri Amateur Muaythai Challenge 2025. The tournament, set to take place from Oct 31 to Nov 2 at Permy Mall, will see around 150 athletes from across […]

Miri gears up for first Amateur Muaythai Challenge

KUCHING: Miri is set to host its first-ever Amateur Muaythai Challenge at Permyjaya Shopping Centre from Oct 31 to Nov 2. Organising chairperson Gavin Mattu said the tournament is expected to draw around 150 athletes from across Malaysia and neighbouring regions, uniting local clubs and associations in a spirit of collaboration and community development. “This […]

Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali returns for ONE 35 showdown

KUCHING: Malaysian Muaythai sensation Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali is set to return to the ring at ONE Fight Night 35, facing Morocco’s Zakaria El Jamari in a flyweight bout. The fight will take place on September 5 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok and will be streamed live via Prime Video in the US and Canada. Jojo, […]

Fighting through blood as Hasbullah retains WBC belt in style

KUCHING: Sadong Jaya’s Muhammad Hasbullah Mood battled through injuries to knock out Kedah’s Apizat, successfully retaining the WBC Muaythai Malaysia title for Sarawak. Fighting under the banner of DMT, Rentap, and Phoenix Meranek Gym, Hasbullah displayed remarkable composure and resilience, unfazed by a bleeding wound as he defended the belt on home soil. “This blood […]

Muaythai Challenge 2025 draws greatness

KUCHING: The P206 Muaythai Challenge 2025 spectacle saw a successful turn-around as talents were unearthed, winners crowned and ample crowds filling in the stands. Tanjong Manis MP, Yusuf Abd Wahab, praised the successful organisation of the P206 Muaythai Challenge 2025. “By making this an annual event, we can make full use on the platform for […]

Discipline the keyword for Muaythai athletes 

BINTULU: Muaythai sports require athletes to have a high level of discipline, stressed president of the Sarawak Muaythai Association, Jumaat Ibrahim. According to him, muaythai is not just a physical fight, but also an art that tests the determination, focus, and mental endurance of each athlete. According to him, discipline in muaythai not only shapes […]

Sarawak Muaythai team celebrates historic victory at SUKMA 2024

KUCHING: Besides Sarawak making history as the overall champion state in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) after 30 years, the Sarawak Muaythai Association (PMNS) is also proud to have become the overall champion for the first time in this event. PMNS President Jumaat Ibrahim described the achievement as a cherished milestone and reflected the […]

Muaythai sports programme draws 500 students

BINTULU: Excitement filled the town as 500 students from various primary schools took part in the ‘Mari Mencuba Sukan Muaythai’ programme. Organised by the Sarawak State Muaythai Association (PMNS), the event was held at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bintulu hall and Naim Street Mall @ Paragon here yesterday (May 24). Hailing the initiative, PMNS President […]