Sarawak’s health facilities ready for SUKMA
KUCHING: According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, all health facilities in Sarawak’s nine divisions, where 488 sporting events for the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) will take place, are fully prepared and in excellent condition. Ensuring the availability of health services is a top priority for the Sarawak Government, as they […]
Adopt a winning mentality, Abdul Karim tells SUKMA athletes
KUCHING: Sarawak athletes competing in the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) need to have a champion mindset when facing opponents, said Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He described SUKMA as a battlefield that requires a right strategy and a resilient mindset for athletes to achieve victory. “To become […]
Media centre management plays crucial role for SUKMA
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in collaboration with the Sarawak Information Department (JAPEN) will be managing the media centres for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and Para Sukma. The media centre is very important to give the best cooperation so that no unwanted incidents happen between the media centre staff and journalists. […]
Chef de mission confident stadium ready on time
KUCHING: Sarawak has a plan ‘B’ to change the venue if the stadium currently under construction does not meet the criteria set by the high committee and fails to be completed by the contractor for the use of athletes from various contingents at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and […]
Rugby teams gear up for SUKMA
KUCHING: Preparations for the Sarawak men’s and women’s teams are well underway for the upcoming SUKMA in August, with both teams currently undergoing a training camp in Miri. Faqrul Hafiz, the team manager for the Sarawak rugby team, stated that the teams are currently in Miri, where they are focused on reaching their peak performance. […]
Security tightened for upcoming SUKMA 2024
KUCHING: A security committee led by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been established to tighten security at venues, including the athletes’ village, throughout the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) and the Para SUKMA Sarawak 2024. State Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) and 21st SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Secretariat chief executive officer Datuk Hii Chang Kee said that […]
Sarawak aim to secure last-eight spot in Sukma football
KUCHING: Sarawak Malaysia Games (Sukma) chef de mission Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu is optimistic about the men’s football squad’s potential to deliver strong performances in this year’s Games. They aim to place themselves among the top eight teams, reaching the quarter-finals despite facing formidable opponents in the group stage. “Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) has set […]
Sarawak has ability to be the best host
KUCHING: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has expressed his confidence that Sarawak government is capable of being the best host or organiser for Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024. He said that Sabah will send a large contingent for SUKMA and Para SUKMA to compete with athletes from other […]
Roads closure for SUKMA Baton Relay this Sunday
KUCHING: Eight roads will be closed for the Kuching division’s SUKMA and Para SUKMA XXI Baton Relay, which will be held on June 23 (Sunday). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the event would take place at the Kuching Waterfront from 5.30am onwards. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will attend […]
All prepped to host artistic gymnastics event
SERIAN: The Serian Convention Centre is ready to host the artistic gymnastics event during the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 this coming August. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said all preparations have been completed and they are now awaiting the arrival of the athletes. “We have […]