Author: Gabriel Lihan

Athletes ‘on board’ with bus company’s support

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Tang Soo Do athletes received a significant boost ahead of the national championship, thanks to the generous support from the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP). LPKP chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian fulfilled his promise made to the athletes during the 5th Tang Soo Do Championship Open in July.

PMNS praised for elevating muay thai in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Muay Thai Association (PMNS) received praises from Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman for its significant role in enhancing the development of close-combat sports. Hilmy described PMNS’s efforts in promoting the muay thai sport as timely and commended it for producing new talent.

Sarawak Hornbills claim third frisbee title

KUCHING: The Sarawakian frisbee team ‘Sarawak Hornbills’ have clinched their third title by becoming champions at the Mixed Nationals Malaysia 2024. This marks their third championship win, and they were also awarded the title of the most spirited team at the tournament. Additionally, another Sarawakian team, ‘Sarawak Airlines,’ performed admirably,

Sukma wushu gold medalist Stephanie Ngu guiding future stars with passion

KUCHING: Stephanie Ngu Chai Ern’s passion for wushu transcends boundaries, and at just 20 years old, she has already made a name for herself as a trailblazer in the sport. She bagged Sarawak’s first gold in the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) recently, however she is not only focused on her

Song Kheng Hai Sevens returns for third edition

KUCHING: The Song Kheng Hai Sevens (SKH7s) returns for its third edition on Oct 26-27. In a Facebook post by the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU), rugby enthusiasts are invited to mark their calendars and compete for the chance to win RM5,000. “Song Kheng Hai Sevens (SKH7s) – the ultimate Rugby

Praise for UNIMAS’ synthetic rugby field

KUCHING: The new synthetic rugby field at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) has garnered high praise from Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) president Richard Song. “It’s great to kick off the first match here, offering a fantastic opportunity to evaluate the condition, suitability, and adaptability of this cutting-edge technology,” he remarked. Song’s

Bomba merges elite units to boost disaster response capabilities

KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is merging two of its elite units—Special Tactical Operation and Rescue (STORM) and Multi Skill Team (MUST)—to enhance operational capabilities. Bomba aims to combine 620 officers from the MUST unit with 481 officers from the STORM unit, resulting in a total membership of

Bomba bolsters flood response

KUCHING: The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is bolstering its preparedness for flood disasters by refining its standard operating procedures (SOPs) and increasing workforce capacity. Bomba director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said that one of the key measures being implemented is extending shift durations from 12 hours to 24

A stepping stone for young talents

KUCHING: The 2024 Sarawak Youth Open Wushu Championship has proven to be a valuable platform for young athletes to hone their skills. Jong Chin Wei, Secretary General of the Wushu Federation of Sarawak (WFS), lauded the fourth edition of the championship for providing crucial tournament experience. “This is a great

Golden double as champion and host

KUCHING: Sarawak has etched its name in the history books of the Para SUKMA Games, not only by clinching the overall championship title but also by being recognised as the best host throughout the event. Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah attributed this double victory