Miri ready to host six sporting events in upcoming SUKMA
MIRI: This city stands ready to host six sports events for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) set to take place from August 17 to 24. Having said this, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin added the venues include Marina Bay for sailing sport; Miri Stadium for rugby; Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club […]
Shah Firdaus did not expect to be listed in Road to Gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being considered a national elite athlete, track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom did not expect to be listed in the Road to Gold (RTG) programme in Malaysia’s quest to get the country’s elusive first gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Muhammad Shah Firdaus admitted that he bears a heavy […]
Tenth MICSS Ball Games Championship 2023 Aug 26 – 31
KUCHING: The 10th Malaysia Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (MICSS) Ball Games Championship 2023 will be held for the very first time in Kuching, Sarawak from August 26 to 31, with more than 1,600 people expected to participate. Chairman of The Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management and the event committee chairman Temenggong […]
Sarawak given leeway to add four sporting events
KUCHING: Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that Sarawak has been given the leeway to add another four sporting events. Abdul Karim revealed that the decision was made during the SUKMA supreme council meeting in Kuala Lumpur held on March 16 where Sarawak was announced as the host […]
Borneo Fittest competition draws participants from all over Malaysia
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Borneo Fittest 2021 — the first functional fitness competition that was held on Jan 8 — has been deemed a success. The event was officially launched by Assistant Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister II Datuk Snowdan Lawan. Kuching Fitness Association’s Gordon Chung, also the event organiser, was delighted […]
Sarawak allows spectators at sporting events
KUCHING: Spectators are now allowed at sporting events with up to 2,000 people or 10 percent capacity of the stadium or sporting venue. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the directive came into effect today (Apr 8) in Sarawak following the announcement by the federal government. “The federal government has announced […]
Spectators not allowed at sporting events
KUCHING: Only sports and recreational activities without spectators and public participation are allowed to be held during the period of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in the state. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said sports and recreational activities either individually or in teams for the purpose of training, games and […]
New multipurpose court for villagers soon
PAKAN: Residents of the Ulu Julau area here are set to enjoy various sports activities following the approval of the building of a multipurpose court in Emperan Datuk, Sungai Pinang. Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said RM200,000 from the rural transformation programme (RTP) fund was allocated for the construction of the court. “Residents […]
Sarawak to invest in sporting events
MIRI: The Sarawak government will not hesitate to invest in sporting events as the state aims to become a sport powerhouse, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Sporting events are productive outlets for our young athletes and I believe our young athletes have bright potential,” he added yesterday evening at the opening […]
