Strategies for Sarawak to reclaim Para Sukma Games title

KUCHING: Several strategies have been planned for the Sarawak contingent to reclaim the Para Sukma Games title for the upcoming edition. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said under the previous participation rules, each event would involve three states and three athletes and failure to meet the requirement would […]
End 30-year SUKMA drought, contingent told

KUCHING: It is high time that Sarawak reclaim the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) championship after previously winning it 30 years ago in 1994. Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom said the with the competition being hosted in Sarawak, it presents an opportunity to clinch victory on home soil. “30 years […]
Penang maintain 40-gold SUKMA target from 36 sports

GEORGE TOWN: Penang have maintained their 40-gold target for the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) to be held in Sarawak from Aug 17-25. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi said the state would compete in 36 out of the 37 sports, involving 488 events, hoping to win at least one medal in every […]
Gerald Rentap Jabu appointed Sarawak Sukma chef de mission

KUCHING: Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), has been appointed as the chef de mission (CDM) for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), with MYSED permanent secretary Morshidi Frederick as the assistant CDM. MYSED minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah introduced the appointed officials during the ‘Our […]
Sarawak athletes’ incentives for Sukma based on performance

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that incentives for Sarawak athletes competing in the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) will be determined based on their overall performance. While incentives are assured, the final amount will be decided by Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman […]
Abdul Karim: Sukma facilities refurbishment set for July completion

BY NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: All refurbishment and construction work for Malaysia Games (Sukma) facilities are expected to be completed by July. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there are three sport facilities where two of them are for sport events and one for the athletes’ accommodation. “There […]
Sarawak Boxing Association sets sights on top honours at Sukma 2024

KUCHING: The Sarawak Boxing Association (Saba) aims to become the overall champion in boxing at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) scheduled for August this year. Saba president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said the decision follows the advice issued by the Sarawak Ministry of Youth and Sports. “As the host, we must become the overall champion in boxing. […]
Stadiums being upgraded for SUKMA

BY LEONG Z-KEEN THE Sarawakian government is currently improving the conditions of stadiums in Sarawak for the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said improvements to the Mukah Stadium are underway for men’s SUKMA football matches. “For now, the ministry has no plans to build […]
Win glory for Sarawak, TYT tells SUKMA athletes

KUCHING: Sarawak athletes have been told to go all out for glory in the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and make Sarawak proud. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar expressed confidence of Sarawak’s success and ability to host the biggest sports event in Malaysia. “SUKMA is a platform to develop young […]
Sarawak targets Sukma triumph, Abdul Karim confident in home advantage

KUCHING: Sarawak hopes to win the Malaysia Games (Sukma) overall title this year, leveraging their home field advantage. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed confidence that Sarawak can capitalise on their host role despite the lack of a specific medal aim. “Overall, the title has proven to […]