Volleyball team ready for Gold
SIBU: The Sarawak Sukma volleyball team has been preparing thoroughly for the upcoming Sukma Games. They had organised several training trips to Thailand, planned a trip to Taiwan, and will be hosting an international invitational as part of their quest for the two gold medals at stake. The team participated in an Under-19 tournament in […]
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 […]
SUKMA set to boost local economies across Sarawak, says minister
LIMBANG: Sarawak is gearing up to host the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), with an expanded lineup set to ignite economic growth throughout the region. Sarawak Sports and Youth Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this year’s event will span across nine divisions in Sarawak, promising a plethora of sporting action and economic opportunities. […]
Penang CM, Perlis MB get invite to visit Sarawak during SUKMA
PENANG: The secretariat of the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) and the SUKMA Sarawak contingent paid a courtesy visit to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at his office, Komtar in Georgetown here yesterday (Apr 22). Led by Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, the purpose of the visit was […]
Pickleball coming to SUKSAR and SUKMA
SIBU: The Malaysia Pickleball Association aims to broaden their outreach by securing its place in major sporting events such as Sukan Sarawak (SUKSAR) and Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA). According to its president, Farrell Choo Kah Thiam, discussions have been held with the Sarawak Sport Corporation (SSC) on these matters. “We had spoken to the SSC about […]
Optimistic bid for overall boxing title
BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI AND JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) is optimistic about clinching the overall champion title in boxing at the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), according to its president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo. To bolster Sarawak’s chances, the association has enhanced its coaching roster by hiring experts from the Philippines, […]
SUKMA Supreme Committee to convene by month’s end to address preparations
KUCHING: The 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) Supreme Committee will meet at the end of this month to discuss ongoing issues, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the meeting, likely to take place on April 30, will be chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh […]
Boxing chief confident of six golds
KUCHING: Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo is confident of six golds at hand for the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August this year. Rahman said his confidence is high and the association believes that Sarawak could be overall champion for boxing. “In terms of preparation, training and teamwork, we are confident about […]
Muay Thai sensation Jojo skips SUKMA
KUCHING: Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, the nation’s Muay Thai sensation, will not represent the Sarawak contingent at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) this August, according to a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS). The President of the Sarawak Muay Thai Association (PMNS), Jumaat Ibrahim, explained that this is because the popular athlete, also […]
State stadium all gears up for SUKMA
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Stadium is ready to host the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA), scheduled to commence on August 17 – 24. Regular site visits are being conducted by relevant parties and agencies to ensure seamless preparations as reported by Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS). During a recent visit to the state stadium today (Mar […]