Upgrading sports facilities for youth

SARATOK: The Kalaka constituency will improve its sports and leisure facilities to better serve the youth. Its assemblyman Mohamad Duri said there were ongoing efforts to bolster local infrastructure. “In our pursuit to provide fundamental development, the government remains committed to the youthful aspirations for accessible sports facilities,” he said at the YB Mohamad Duri […]

2026 World Cup final to be held at Metlife Stadium in US

ISTANBUL: The final of the 2026 World Cup will be played at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey in the US on July 19. “The #FIFAWorldCup trophy will be raised in New York New Jersey! The #FIFAWorldCup 26 final will take place in New York New Jersey on 19 July 2026!” Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted […]

19 football teams compete in round cup

OYA: There are 19 teams around the Mukah division participating in the YB Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah (YBDSHFA) 9-a-side Football Competition Round Cup held at the Dalat and Mukah District Council Field (MDDM) Oya here. According to the Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the organisation of […]

More than just a sport, it’s about unity

KUCHING: Football is the unifying force, according to Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. He said the sport can foster a sense of unity among the diverse communities in the country. “Football is a beautiful game and a universal sport,” he said. “Playing sports with friends from different ethnic backgrounds can help bring together […]

ARL Academy instils unity through football

IPOH: Football is a powerful platform that can help foster unity and bring people of all races together. Mohamad Halim Arafullah, the founder of the ARL Football Academy, said that football has proved to be an important unifier for promoting unity, harmony, and national development across all walks of life. “Sports such as football unite […]

Collaboration vital for success of football programmes, clubs reminded

MUKAH: Clubs have been urged to maintain strong relationships with each other to ensure the success of football programmes.Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine also stressed the significant role that football referees clubs play in these endeavours.“Besides the organisers of football competitions, referees also hold a vital position. The cooperation between organisers and referees is pivotal for […]

Terengganu urged to continue nurturing new talent

KUALA LUMPUR: Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin has urged Terengganu to continue to nurture new footballing talent for the country. He said that the state had proven itself capable of unearthing not only good footballers but also world-class athletes in other sports disciplines. “Terengganu’s greats include Safawi Rasid and national […]

Commitment, determination vital in achieving progress in football

MUKAH: The development and progress of football is not an easy thing to achieve in a short time. According to Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, it requires determination, commitment and continuous efforts from all parties. “This involves all levels of football management starting from the top down to the lowest organisational level. “If you look […]

Free tickets for KCFC fans

KUCHING: Kuching City FC is set to offer free tickets to local football fans to mark the club’s first-ever home game in Malaysia’s top flight football. Kuching City FC will make history as they host their first home game in the 2023 Malaysia Super League season against Selangor FC on March 2 at 8:15 pm. […]

Khairy appointed JDT Football Club’s director

KUCHING: Khairy Jamaluddin has been appointed by Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim as a member of Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Football Club’s board of directors and also Johor’s youth advisor.   “I am very excited to join JDT FC which is the biggest club in Southeast Asia in my opinion, who has shown […]