Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak football team impresses former goalie despite early exit

MUKAH: Former Sarawak goalkeeper Aidil Mohamad was impressed with the team’s performance but expressed disappointment that the team did not qualify for the quarter-finals at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024. Aidil who hails from Mukah acknowledged that the team gave their best throughout the tournament. “As the host, it’s really

Tellian rep rallies behind Sarawak’s football team

MUKAH: It is always nice to see your local assemblyman showing unwavering support to the football team. This was the case for Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine who was passionately rallying behind the Sarawak football team. He was seen together with the 10th division ultras, jumping up and down, cheering the

Muay Thai: S’wak’s Miki takes only 3 min to win

BINTULU: Muhammad Mikail Ghazali from Sarawak made a significant mark at the Muay Thai Malaysia Games (Sukma) with a decisive victory in less than 3 minutes.  Competing in the 54-kilo male category, Mikail faced Johor’s Ahmad Akid and deployed a well-planned strategy to secure the win. Miki, as he’s popularly

Naim Paragon Street Mall best choice to host Sukma Muay Thai

BINTULU: Sarawak Muay Thai Association (PMNS) president Jumaat Ibrahim has described the Naim Paragon Street Mall here as an excellent choice for the Muay Thai event of the Malaysia Games (Sukma) XXI 2024. He explained that the shopping mall’s environment and design meet the ideal criteria for this close-contact combat

16-year-old Muay Thai fighter brings calm confidence to Sukma

BINTULU: Sixteen-year-old Muay Thai fighter Texas Jeremy Lo is approaching the Malaysia Games (Sukma) with calmness and confidence. “It’s exciting, I feel great honestly, training has been great and even the food has been really good,” he said. Texas was speaking to New Sarawak Tribune at the Paragon Street Mall

Muay Thai event kicks off with stunning Wai Kru performances

BINTULU: The highly anticipated Sukma 2024 Muay Thai event began with a captivating Wai Kru performance before the fights. The atmosphere was electric today (Aug 15), with an intense energy filling the air as cheers and chants resonate throughout the venue, Paragon Street Mall. Each cheer not only boosts the

All eyes on win against Pahang win

MUKAH: Sarawak women’s footballers are focused on winning their Group A match against Pahang tomorrow (Aug 16). Head coach Sufian Ibrahim said tomorrow’s game marks the start of his team’s mission, with a clear focus on defeating Pahang. “Our focus is to ensure we can achieve victory. If we win,

Stadium erupts as Sarawak’s Faris equalises in thrilling draw

MUKAH: Passionate Sarawak fans took up positions along the fences finding any vantage point possible to catch a glimpse of Awangku Shahbuddin’s men in action in Sarawak’s match against Federal Territory. Fans were not just limited to the confines of the stadium; many were spotted outside the venue, determined to

Faris makes impact off the bench

MUKAH: Muhammad Faris came on as a substitute in the second half against Federal Territory to give Sarawak better control of the game. The Kuching lad gave the opposing team a headache with his ball control and long passes down the left and right wings. Asked why he was benched

Abdul Karim praises Mukah fans for boosting Sarawak’s confidence

MUKAH: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was full of praise for the people of Mukah who thronged the Mukah Stadium to give the Sarawak football team added support. The Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurial Development of Sarawak said the extraordinary support boosted the Sarawak team’s confidence in their