Penang CM, Perlis MB get invite to visit Sarawak during SUKMA

PENANG: The secretariat of the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) and the SUKMA Sarawak contingent paid a courtesy visit to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at his office, Komtar in Georgetown here yesterday (Apr 22). Led by Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, the purpose of the visit was […]

Pickleball coming to SUKSAR and SUKMA

SIBU: The Malaysia Pickleball Association aims to broaden their outreach by securing its place in major sporting events such as Sukan Sarawak (SUKSAR) and Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA). According to its president, Farrell Choo Kah Thiam, discussions have been held with the Sarawak Sport Corporation (SSC) on these matters. “We had spoken to the SSC about […]

Optimistic bid for overall boxing title

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI AND JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) is optimistic about clinching the overall champion title in boxing at the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), according to its president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo. To bolster Sarawak’s chances, the association has enhanced its coaching roster by hiring experts from the Philippines, […]

SUKMA Supreme Committee to convene by month’s end to address preparations

KUCHING: The 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) Supreme Committee will meet at the end of this month to discuss ongoing issues, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the meeting, likely to take place on April 30, will be chaired by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh […]

Boxing chief confident of six golds

KUCHING: Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo is confident of six golds at hand for the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August this year. Rahman said his confidence is high and the association believes that Sarawak could be overall champion for boxing. “In terms of preparation, training and teamwork, we are confident about […]

Muay Thai sensation Jojo skips SUKMA

KUCHING: Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, the nation’s Muay Thai sensation, will not represent the Sarawak contingent at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) this August, according to a report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS). The President of the Sarawak Muay Thai Association (PMNS), Jumaat Ibrahim, explained that this is because the popular athlete, also […]

State stadium all gears up for SUKMA

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Stadium is ready to host the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA), scheduled to commence on August 17 – 24. Regular site visits are being conducted by relevant parties and agencies to ensure seamless preparations as reported by Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS). During a recent visit to the state stadium today (Mar […]

FAC Highway official venue for SUKMA cycling event

KUCHING: The cycling event in conjunction with the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) will take place at the Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Highway (FAC Highway), which has been designated as the official venue for the event. As reported by UKAS, the event is slated to kick off from Aug 14 to 22, starting at Politeknik Kuching […]

SUKMA funding talks underway

KUCHING: Discussions are underway between the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) regarding the funding for the 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA). Minister Hannah Yeoh said the federal government is committed to supporting Sarawak in best possible way. “We’re actively discussing with the Sarawak Youth, […]

Sibu to host 3rd Sarawak Games (Suksar) in January

SIBU: The 3rd Sarawak Games (Suksar) will be hosted in Sibu in January 2024, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said Suksar serves as a platform to identify potential athletes to represent Sarawak in the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) next year. “For Suksar, we want to […]