Injuries will not affect SUFC’s preparations for the Malaysia Cup campaign, says head coach
KUCHING: Several Sarawak United FC (SUFC) key players are plagued by injuries at the moment, says head coach S. Balachandran. However, he said that the injuries are not severe and it should not affect the team’s preparations for the upcoming Malaysia Cup 2022 campaign. “The injuries suffered by a few of my players are pretty […]
African runners love Borneo Spartan Trail
KUCHING: African runners are keen on making a return to the Borneo Spartan Trail Classic after making their first appearance. Simon Rotcis, 35, from Kenya has expressed his urge to join the run again next year, after only his second time in Sarawak. “This is a nice place, I enjoy the rainforest, it is tough […]
Sarawak touch players prep for national league
KUCHING: The Sarawak Touch Association (STA) team is focusing on team formation in preparation for the National Touch League (NTL) 2022 which takes place at Equestrian Park, Putrajaya from Feb 26 to 27. Its president Hafisz Rachman Drahman said the players would begin their training session on Sunday (Feb 6) at 8am to 10am. According […]
Much still needs to be done before endemic phase
KUCHING: More needs to be done to prepare Sarawak for its transition from the Covid-19 pandemic to the endemic phase. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii added that the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) must be transparent and inform the public about their plans — short term or long-term […]
Ensuring continuity of tourism, rebranding Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tourism Policy (DPN) 2020 – 2030 was launched today, aimed to ensure continuity of the country’s tourism industry as well as to restore Malaysia reputation as the preferred tourism destination globally. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in launching the policy online said, this would be achieved by strengthening competitiveness, encouraging […]
State Welfare ready for floods
KUCHING: State Social Welfare Department (JKM)’s preparation for the monsoon flood season is in full swing, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister mentioned that JKM has one depot – located at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa in Samarahan where all items and equipment are well kept and […]
SMK Merbau Miri gets ready for reopening of school
MIRI: Teachers of Sekolah Menengah Kerajaan (SMK) Merbau Miri sprayed disinfectants in the classrooms two weeks before Hari Raya in preparation for the reopening of school. However, the exact date for the reopening is unknown as there is no official notice from the Ministry of Education (MOE) yet. According to the teacher in charge […]
China sends more PPE for Sarawak frontliners
KUCHING: Another shipment of personal protection equipment (PPE) arrived here early this morning to boost Sarawak’s preparation against any new wave of Covid-19 outbreak in the state. Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 56 metric tonnes of PPE arrived at the airport here at about 3am today via a chartered […]
