Mukah’s preparations for Sukma going smoothly, says deputy minister
MUKAH: Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has expressed satisfaction with the preparations and arrangements involving several venues in Mukah Division for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) Sarawak 2024. The Games are scheduled to take place from Aug 17 to 24 across nine divisions in Sarawak. As […]
Sarawak’s hotels ready to accommodate Sukma visitors
KUCHING: Sarawak’s hotels are expected and ready to accommodate around 10,000 visitors for the upcoming Malaysia Games (Sukma) XXI Sarawak 2024 next month. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew expressed confidence in this capacity as Sarawak had last month successfully hosted 26,000 visitors during the Rainforest World […]
Sukma 2024 secures RM13mil in sponsorships
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: The 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) Sarawak 2024 has garnered a total of 27 sponsors, with contributions in cash and in-kind amounting to RM13,040,360. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed the Sarawak government’s gratitude for the generous contributions and steadfast […]
Ticket details on the way
KUCHING: Details on the procedure for securing tickets to events at Sarawak Stadium for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) will be announced soon, said Datuk Hii Chang Kee, the Games’ chief executive officer. He said that the ticketing mechanism must first be approved by SUKMA’s main committee before being made public. “We will announce the […]
Appeal to be made for SUKMA Sepak Takraw women’s doubles event amid participation hurdle
KUCHING: The Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sepak Takraw women’s doubles event is the sole competition unable to meet the minimum requirement of six participating states, out of 30 events initially at risk of cancellation due to low participation. In view of this, Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said an appeal […]
Four venues race against time for SUKMA
SAMARAHAN: Four venues are currently racing against time to be ready for athletes competing in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) from Aug 17 to 24. Deputy Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu identified the as a cricket field, an archery range, the hockey stadium in Padungan , and the BMX cycling […]
Julaihi calls on M’sian envoy in Vienna
VIENNA: State Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on Malaysian Ambassador to Austria Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim. The delegation from the ministry and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) visited the ambassador at his residence here, recently. During the courtesy visit, Julaihi expressed his appreciation to the Ikram […]
Kelantan target 20 gold medals at Sarawak SUKMA
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan are targeting a total of 56 medals at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) scheduled to be held in Sarawak from Aug 17 to 24. State Youth, Sports, NGOs and Community Unity Committee chairman Zamakhshari Muhamad said that they aim secure 20 gold, 10 silver and 26 bronze medals. He said that Kelantan […]
Sukma XXI media centres to feature top-class Internet connectivity
KUCHING: The nine media centres for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) will be equipped with top-class Internet connectivity, according to Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol. He said the media centres, stationed across all nine divisions of Sarawak for the entirety of the Games, are […]
Sukma XXI venue preparations satisfactory and on right track
SRI AMAN: The preparations for the venues for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) are on the right track and satisfactory. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said he is pleased with the progress of the venues and that athletes can begin their training once all the equipment is provided. […]