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English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare once said in one of his poems, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” These statements mean that some people are born great and don’t have to work for it; others work hard and find greatness, while a third group is given […]
Young M’sian Muay Thai champion wins gold in Thailand
BANGKOK: Muhammad Mikail Ghazali Zulfikar, a 14-year-old Muay Thai kickboxer, displayed exceptional skill as he clinched the gold medal in the 42-kg category for ages 14 to 15 at the prestigious WBC Amazing MuayThai World Festival here recently. Representing Rentap Muay Thai Gym from Kuching, Sarawak, Mikail, the younger brother of Sarawak’s renowned Muay Thai […]
Australia crowned champions at netball World Cup
CAPE TOWN: Australia emerged as champion of the 2023 netball World Cup, concluding in Cape Town on Sunday evening, reported Xinhua. The Australians clinched a decisive 61-45 victory over England in the final, securing their unprecedented 12th title of the tournament at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This win also marked the end of […]
School teacher is Mr Sibu 2023 Bodybuilding Champion
SIBU: A school teacher, Charles Luanga Uyong stole the limelight at the Melayu Club Hall Kpg Nyabor (MUC) here on Saturday night after he emerged as the overall champion of Mr Sibu 2023 Bodybuilding Championship organised by Sibu Division Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Association. His close rivals were Anthony Teble and Gadaffi Arafat Zulkasisi who took […]
Sape music competition, anyone?
MIRI: One of the most commonly seen musical instruments in Sarawak, the sape, is a traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community or “upriver people” of central Borneo. In the spirit to uplift and inspire local musicians, Belia Uma Akeh (KEBUMA) will be organising the Sarawak Sape competition, which will take place here on Feb […]
Tangga Mawang wins YB John Ilus Cup (Women) 2022 football match champion
SERIAN: Tangga Mawang won the the first edition of the 2022 YB John Ilus Cup (Women) football competition by defeating N21 Tebedu 2-1 in the final match. This enabled the team to bring home the championship cup, round cup, medals, as well as a RM1,500 cash prize. N21 Tebedu, who finished in second place, took […]
Sabahan Qahirah Maisarah wins Bintang Kecil
KUCHING: Qahirah Maisarah Syahlil from Sabah emerged as the champion at the grand final of the Bintang Kecil 2022. With her song “Laksamana Raja Di Laut”, a duet with Bintang Kecil Alumni Erin CTJ and her solo “Sumpah”, she managed to defeat the other five contestants and brought home RM20,000 with a trophy and certificate. […]
Kian Meng-Pei Jing win Korean Open mixed doubles ending drought
PETALING JAYA: Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing ended their five-year drought for a title when they beat Korean pair Ko Sung Hyun-Eom Hye-won 21-15, 21-18 in 50 minutes in Suncheon City on Sunday (April 10). The national No. 1 mixed doubles pair, placed number 10 in the world rankings, were in top form as they […]
Kidurung crowned paintball champions
SIBURAN: Kidurung Paintball Club (KPK) from Bintulu were crowned champions of the mini paintball tournament held at Mambong Paintball Club. “The competition, which follows the league format, attracted 80 paintball players throughout Sarawak, with four teams from Bintulu grabbing the top four places,” KPK said on Tuesday (Feb 22). KPK team manager Johnson Lee said […]
Indonesia clinches Thomas Cup after 19 years
AARHUS, Denmark: Indonesia finally ended an almost two-decade wait to lift the prestigious Thomas Cup after beating defending champions China 3-0 in the finals at the Ceres Arena, today. Despite being the most successful team in the tournament’s history with 13 titles, the last time Indonesia won the trophy was in the 2002 edition in […]
