Sukma: Silat exponent Hamzan watching his diet with an eye on gold
IPOH: National silat exponent Muhammad Hamzan Halim is adhering to a strict diet to ensure that he can maintain his grip on gold at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024. Muhammad Hamzan, who will be representing Perak in the silat olahraga 75-80 kg category, said that in this final phase, he emphasises weight management in […]
RM15k in prizes for SUKMA photography, video contest
KUCHING: Prizes worth RM15,250 await the top entries in the SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 photography and video contest, which runs from August 12 to 24. According to a post by SUKMA Sarawak 2024 on their Facebook page, the contest will feature three categories: Open, Youth, and Video. The cash prizes for the Open category are […]
Ambitious esports goals for SUKMA XXI
KUCHING: The Sarawak Esports Association (Sesa) has outlined ambitious goals to showcase the prowess of its athletes on the national stage for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August. Sesa president Afiq Fadhli Narawi said the association aims to secure a minimum of three gold medals and achieve several podium finishes across various esports categories. “We […]
Sukma badminton players to undergo centralised training in Sibu
SIBU: Sarawak’s 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) badminton players will undergo centralised training in Sibu. According to Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, among the shuttlers who will undergo training are two under the Pelapis Negara programme in Bukit Jalil. “They will be coming back early August (to Kuching) and […]
SUKMA transportation costs participating state’s responsibility, says deputy minister
BETONG: The transportation costs for athletes from other states to Sarawak for the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, scheduled from Aug 17 to 24, are the responsibility of each respective state. In stating this, Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the participating states should bear these costs and not […]
Sarawak’s health facilities ready for SUKMA
KUCHING: According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, all health facilities in Sarawak’s nine divisions, where 488 sporting events for the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) will take place, are fully prepared and in excellent condition. Ensuring the availability of health services is a top priority for the Sarawak Government, as they […]
Upgrade works on SUKMA venues ready by August
BINTULU: Upgrading works on the Muhibah Stadium and the Bintulu Outdoor Stadium are on track for completion before this August for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) CEO and Sarawak Sports Council director Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan said the works on both stadiums are progressing according to schedule. He said the […]
Sarawak Sukma team win international volleyball invitational women’s category
SIBU: The Sarawak Malaysia Games (Sukma) team proved their prowess by winning the Sarawak International Volleyball Invitational Tournament 2024 in the women’s category, while Bangkok (Thailand) won the men’s category. Sarakham of Thailand and Hero 99 (Malaysia) were placed second and third, respectively, in the women’s category. Sarawak Sukma A, Saraburi of Thailand and Sarawak […]
Media centre management plays crucial role for SUKMA
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in collaboration with the Sarawak Information Department (JAPEN) will be managing the media centres for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and Para Sukma. The media centre is very important to give the best cooperation so that no unwanted incidents happen between the media centre staff and journalists. […]
Sukma venue preparations on track despite challenges
KUCHING: Venue preparations for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Sarawak in August are progressing smoothly despite some challenges. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu expressed confidence that the venues would be completed on schedule with the cooperation of officers, the secretariat, and contractors. However, Rentap, who is also […]