Sarawak reaps tourism benefit from SUKMA
MIRI: Sarawak’s tourism sector is receiving a significant boost from hosting SUKMA 2024 said Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. He said the tournament involved around 12,000 athletes from various states, along with coaches, family members, and other supporters. “We should be looking at around […]
Sarawak’s tennis team faces Federal Territory in semi-finals
KUCHING: Sarawak’s tennis team is set to face the Federal Territory in the semi-finals of the mixed team event today (Aug 18) at the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) tennis competition. Competing under Group C at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) court, the home team secured their spot after a 3-2 victory over Penang […]
MOTS officers deployed to facilitate athletes’ transportation: Minister
MIRI: Officers from the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) have been stationed in every division across Sarawak to ensure the smooth running of the Malaysia Games 2024 (SUKMA) said State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Speaking during a brief visit to the Miri Indoor Stadium on Sunday (Aug 18), Lee said this is […]
Minister underscores sports ecosystem
KUCHING: Youth and Sports Minister, Hannah Yeoh has called on athletes participating in the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) to play conscientious role in ensuring a non-toxic sports ecosystem. She said every athlete should prioritise unity and promote a healthy competition. “What’s important is that when 7,838 athletes are gathered, many messages can be conveyed. “As […]
Over 30,000 watch spectacular opening ceremony
KUCHING: Over 30,000 people gathered at the Stadium Perpaduan in Petra Jaya for the grand opening ceremony of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) last night. Supporters began assembling as early as noon to witness and be part of the largest SUKMA event ever held. Despite the rain and hot sun, the queue of eager spectators […]
SUKMA makes them proud and excited
KUCHING: The excitement of the SUKMA Opening Ceremony was evident as around 10,000 visitors attended to show their support for the event. From as early as 1.00 pm, visitors had already filled the stadium. Sarawak Tribune spoke to a few visitors who happily shared their feelings about the event. SITI KHATIJAH YUSUF, 29(Assistant manager)‘I am […]
Penang upsets Sarawak in the women’s hockey match
KUCHING: The Sarawak women’s hockey team suffered their second consecutive defeat after losing 0-5 to Penang on the second day of the Sukan Malaysia 2024 (SUKMA) Hockey event held at the Petra Jaya Hockey Stadium here, yesterday (August 17). The match which started at 7:30 am, saw Penang scored the opening point as early as […]
Mixed double pairs to face each other
KUCHING: Two Sarawak mixed doubles squash pairs, Altamis Aqhar Sallam A Sufian – Eugenia David and Harith Danial Jefri – Nathalie Shu Eng Sim, will face each other in the semi-finals today after eliminating their respective opponents yesterday afternoon. In the match held at the Sarawak Squash Stadium, Altamis Aqhar Sallam A Sufian – Eugenia […]
Sarawak tennis loses in mixed team event
KUCHING: The Sarawak tennis team was narrowly defeated by Selangor 2-3 in the mixed team event on the second day of the 21st Malaysia Game (SUKMA) Tennis match at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) court yesterday (Aug 17). Competing in Group C, the home team saw its men’s single event player, Chong Zhi Hao […]
Lucrative incentives good for our SUKMA athletes
2024 is a good year for state athletes currently taking part in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Friday announced handsome incentives of RM15,000 for a gold medal, RM5,000 for a silver, and RM3,000 for a bronze. The Premier said the incentives would also extend […]