Mohd Haziq ready for next games despite loss
KUCHING: Missing the chance to stand on the podium for Sarawak in the men’s 10m air rifle does not disrupt Mohd Haziq Fadhil’s focus for his next two games. According to the 20-year-old from Limbang, he had high hopes to win a medal in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) for the home state as men’s […]
SEB all out to keep Sukma lights on
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is taking every measure to ensure reliable electricity supply for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) scheduled from Aug 17 to 24. It is providing technical support and deploying mobile generators at key venues. “As a gold sponsor, Sarawak Energy is fully committed to supporting Sarawak as it hosts the Games for the […]
Incentives served as motivation, recognition
KUCHING: The awarding of incentives to gold medallists at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) serves as a motivation for athletes and a recognition of their talents. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Adam Adli Abd Halim praised the Sarawak government’s initiative in providing such incentives. He explained that Sarawak has produced many talented athletes who have […]
Wushu: Gold No. 3 for Ngu
KUCHING: Stephanie Ngu Chai Ern ended her Malaysia Games (SUKMA) career in style by winning another gold for Sarawak. Scoring 9.606 in the women’s qiangshu, she outshone her opponents, leaving Federal Territory and Pulau Pinang contented with the silver and bronze respectively. According to her coach, Lau Hui Wei, her victory was rather unexpected. “It […]
Let’s be the overall champs again; it has been a long wait: Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hopeful that Sarawak will maintain their momentum at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) to win the overall championship title. The Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister noted that Sarawak are currently leading the medals table with four gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. “Our performance so […]
Sukma cycling events attract 660 participants
KUCHING: A total of 660 riders have registered for all events related to the cycling discipline at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma). The events being contested include road events (individual and team road race / individual time trial); BMX events; downhill events, and mountain biking events (cross country Olympic and relay). Sarawak Cycling Association president […]
Governor and wife to grace SUKMA events
KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi are expected to attend several events of the XXI Sarawak 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA). According to Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, among the sports events that […]
Live broadcast available for Sukma XXI opening ceremony
KUCHING: Those unable to secure tickets for the opening ceremony of the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) this Saturday (August 17) can still catch it live on television. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that due to the stadium’s seating capacity, which is limited to 40,000, not all […]
Brunei takraw team arrive for SUKMA
MIRI: The Brunei Darussalam sepak takraw squad arrived at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex here this morning. The 11 players and three officials, reached the complex at 10.40 am. The team will be competing in the 2024 SUKMA Sarawak from Aug 17 to 24. A total of 488 events will […]
Sibu media centre ready for Sukma
SIBU: The media centre for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) officially opened on today (Aug 11) to serve media practitioners here. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) Sibu divisional officer Jelani Ajang, said it is designed not only to provide accurate and timely information about Sukma XXI but also to support journalists in covering the […]