SBA crisis will not derail Sukma preparations: Karim
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development will ensure the crisis in the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) does not affect preparations of the state badminton team ahead of Sukma 2024. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah assured that he would continue to monitor, look after the welfare of the athletes and will […]
Swimming squad expected to win medals
KUCHING: The swimming squad is expected to excel and contribute medals to the Sarawak contingent at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI 2024, scheduled from August 17 to 24. This is due to the meticulous preparations currently being undertaken by the team for the biennial national competition. Additionally, the team boasts notable strengths, including the presence […]
Sarawak divers aim for success at upcoming Sukma
KUCHING: Sarawak’s divers are ready to repeat their success at the coming Malaysia Games (Sukma) in front of their home fans at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre. With a relatively young squad, and even without their Olympic-bound diver Bertrand Rhodict, they still pack too much power to repeat their success and are likely to dominate […]
Be little ambassadors, Karim urges Sukma volunteers
MIRI: Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said volunteers are indispensable for the success of the upcoming Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Sarawak. The event, scheduled to take place from Aug 17-24, aspires to be the most well-organised in the history of the games. Speaking at the launch of the […]
SAAA to evaluate 458 state athletes on their performances
KUCHING: The 70th Sarawak Open Sports Championship, held at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) stadium from 8 – 9 June, saw the participation of 52 teams involving 458 athletes from around the country. Organised by the Sarawak Athletic Association (SAAA), the championship aims to provide a competitive platform for athletes aged 16 and above and […]
Sarawakians urged to support SUKMA and Para SUKMA 2024
SARIKEI: Sarawakians, especially those in Sarikei, are urged to participate in the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) and Para SUKMA Sarawak 2024, set to take place in August. Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab said he hoped to see a strong local support during the games, encouraging residents to attend and cheer on the athletes […]
Sarawak seeking lion’s share of SUKMA medals
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to secure at least half of the 488 gold medals in the events contested during the upcoming 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA), according to Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He said this aligns with the aspirations of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]
Fatimah tells Para Sukma 2024 athletes to aim for gold
KUCHING: Sarawak are aiming to be the overall champions for the 14th time at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma), to be held from Sept 20 to 28. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the athletes have the chance of winning more gold medals since the Games […]
Plans afoot for 5G Advanced during Sukma
KUCHING: The 5G Advanced which is eight times faster than 5G will be used at the coming Malaysia Games (Sukma) in August. Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil said the 5G Advanced also known as 5.5G will only be available in Kuching with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). “The 5G Advanced is a new technology that has […]
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 […]