Sibu association takes state snooker body to task

Danny Wong

SIBU (Dec 24): Sibu Division Billiards & Snooker Association (SDBSA) advisor Danny Wong cuts a dejected and disillusioned figure whenever he talks about uplifting the standard of snooker in the state.

The standard of the sport would forever remain stagnant, he stressed, unless there is the junior development programme implemented to tap new talented young players.

He puts the blame squarely on the Sarawak Billiards Sports and Snooker Federation (SBSSF).

Invitation to attend a selection trial for Youth team today

DISCUSSION: Abrebic and Ibrahim having a discussion during the selection trial at the Sarawak Stadium yesterday.

Sarawak FA will hold a selecion trial for its Youth team today at at 330pm at the Sarawak Stadium.

The selection trial is open to any aspiring footballers who are born in the year of 1996 and above.

Today is the second day of the selection trial.

‘Dear SBA – Let’s talk as soon as possible’

KUCHING (Dec 20): Coaches and parents of affected U12 and U15 players have welcomed the call by Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) for a dialogue. But frustrations over how the association has conducted itself remain unabated.

In the past few days, The Borneo Post have continued to receive calls and messages from disgruntled coaches and parents.

Last week, The Borneo Post had carried two stories which revealed the shock and anger over the SBA’s decision not to enter state players in the two youngest age-groups for the 100PLUS national inter-state championship. The five-day tournament in Alor Setar, Kedah ends today. Sarawak is the only state among the 13 state affiliates of the Badminton Association of Malaysia which is not competing. It is also the first time that SBA has not registered to take part in the tournament.

SBA secretary defending the association

KUCHING (Dec 12): Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) secretary Abdul Hadi Abdul Kadir expressed disappointment that coaches and parents of players did not consult him before commenting on the performance of the association.

He said they should have approached him to find out the real situation SBA was facing before going to the media to voice out their frustration.

Speaking to The Borneo Post yesterday Hadi said while it was true the state would not be competing in the national age-group competition next week, the players and coaches should understand the pressing financial problem SBA was facing.

Limbang needs more football fields - Robert Alberts

LFA Exco members pose with Sarawak and Limbang players before their friendly match on Tuesday.

LIMBANG (Dec 04): Sarawak football coach Robert Alberts said there are not enough football fields in Limbang and Lawas.

He hoped the state government can do more to expand and upgrade sports infrastructure to cultivate even more talents in the state.

“The government should step in to provide these infrastructures to enable major soccer competitions be held here and, at the same time, local players could improve and be selected for the state team,” he told reporters at a dinner organised by Limbang Football Association (LFA) for the visiting Sarawak Super League team.

Piala Utusan Borneo await more entries

KUCHING (Dec 03): The door is still open for more teams to register for the Piala Utusan Borneo 2014 futsal tournament.

The two-day event, open to teams in Kuching and Samarahan divisions, will be held at Coneli Futsal Centre, Jalan Matang-Batu Kawa from Dec 13.

A total of RM3,000 in cash prizes are up for grabs. Apart from medals and certificates of participation, teams can vie for RM1,200 (champion), RM800 (runner-up) and RM500 each for two joint third.

President Cup and SUKMA 2016 teams' selection trial in Kuching from Nov 29

Aspiring footballers born in the year of 1995, 1996 and 1997 are encouraged to participate in a 2-day selection trial for the President Cup and SUKMA 2016 teams that would be held at the Sarawak Stadium from Nov 29. 

The selection trial would commence at 0300pm. 

To-date, the Sarawak FA had organised similar selection trials in Miri, Bintulu and Sibu that saw a total of 330 youth had participated. 

250 attended President Cup and SUKMA 2016 selection trial in Miri and Bintulu

LISTEN CAREFULLY: Johnny explains about the trial to aspiring players in Miri.

The response for a selection trial for President Cup and SUKMA 2016 teams is very encouraging in the state.

In Miri, a total of 180 youth turn up for the selection trial which was held at the Miri Stadium from Nov 18-19.

While in Bintulu, 70 youth made their way to UPM to attend the selection trial that took place from Nov 20-21.

Today in Sibu, Sarawak FA coach Johnny Dominicus will conduct a selection trial at Tun Ahmad Zaidi Stadium from 9am till 2pm.

The next stop will be Kuching - but the

Heavy rain frustrated 80 youth in Sibu

IN HIGH SPIRIT: Some of the trialists in Sibu.

A selection trial for the President Cup and SUKMA 2016 in Sibu had to be postponed to tomorrow due to heavy rain today.

Football selection trial for President Cup and Sukma in Sibu tomorrow

SIBU (Nov 21): Sarawak FA coach Johnny Dominicus and his assistants are in town tomorrow to scout for players for the President Cup Under-21 and the 2016 Sukma U-19.

The coach would carry out a selection trial at the Tun Zaidi Stadium from 3pm to 6pm.

This was disclosed by the Sibu FA secretary Abdul Hajis Abdullah as reported by a local newspaper today.

Penswastaan Liga-M pada 2016

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 19): Penswastaan Liga Malaysia (Liga-M) pada tahun depan ditangguh sehingga 2016, menurut Persatuan Bola Sepak Malaysia (FAM) kelmarin.

PTBS aims to produce Roger Federers and Serena Williams

Sarawak Bumiputera Tennis Association (PTBS) hoped to produce Roger Federers and Serena Williams in the future.

Its exco, Nur Ashriel Abdullah, as reported by a local BM daily, said there were many sport enthusias among the Bumiputera who wanted to carve a niche in the sport.

"The association is interested to help them to realise their dreams," he said.

37 took part in a futsal refereeing course

A recent futsal refereeing course had received a very good response from the sport enthusiats.

A handful of them took a long trip from Kapit to attend the course which was held in Samarahan.

As a matter of fact, nearly half of the 37 participants were not from the Kuching and Samarahan divisions.

Hurry up! Limited tickets for Maybank challenge finals this Sunday

The local fans should not to wait at the eleventh hour to grab tickets for the finals as to avoid frustration.

Ministry may build racing track in Samariang, Kuching to curb illegal racing

KUCHING (Nov 13): THE Ministry of Social Development will consider a suggestion to build a racing track in the Samariang area to curb illegal racing.

BWF suspends Chong Wei over doping violation

November 12, 2014

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei has been provisionally suspended for an ‘apparent’ anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said yesterday.

Asli Cimandi emerged champions

PERGURUAN HAILAM LAUT: The co-organiser for Hailam Laut Feista

Perguruan Seni Silat Asli Cimandi beat other four silat schools to claim the overall champions title in a two-day silat tournament at Damai Sentral in Santubong, which was held in conjuction with a 35th anniversary of Perguruan Seni Silat Hailam Laut, that ended yesterday.

Chong Wei determines to clear his name

Lee Chong Wei
Source: The Star

Nov 09: BADMINTON world number one Lee Chong Wei has denied cheating or relying on banned substances despite failing a doping test that could lead to a two-year ban.

End of a sterling career for a top shuttler?

Badminton Association of Malaysia deputy president Datuk Norza Zakaria (right) addresses the media during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. — AFP photo

Top national badminton player suspended after failing second doping test, faces ban of up to two years

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 09): Malaysian officials yesterday said an unnamed badminton player widely believed to be world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei had failed a drugs test – but leapt to his defence, saying he would never take “shortcuts” to boost his career.

Helang Putih Perkasa lock horns with four silat schools in silat tournament in Santubong

Five silat schools will compete to win various categories that offer a total prizes of RM1,650 in a two day silat tournament during a 2014 Hailam Laut Fiesta that starts today at Damai Sentral, Santubong.

Pesta Perguruan Seni Silat Hailam Laut

Miri needs a hockey field

MIRI (Nov 06): They are handicapped by the long-standing problem of having no proper field.

FAS promises better management during new term

FAS' office bearers for the 2014-2016 term
(From right: Duke Janting, Jamil Othman, Razali Dolhan, Datu Sudarsono, Datu Mohd Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sazali Abdul Rahman and Ir. Haidel Heli

Sarawak FA president Datu Sudarsono Osman has pledged that the state association will be managed better than the previous term.

BAM Council meeting to clear air on doping offence

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have called for an emergency council meeting to look into two matters – a doping offence allegedly involving world No. 1 player Lee Chong Wei and match-fixing.

FAS Sarawak Futsal Cup in December 2014

A Sarawak Futsal Cup will take place in Miri from December 12 to 14.

SARAWAK FA's Futsal Chairman Razali Dolhan said the the tournament will be organised as it was in the past.

"We are to organise it as it was in the past ... two teams from each division."

FAS' AGM 1st November 2014

Sarawak FA will have its AGM on November 01st, 2015.

There will be an election for its office bearers.

Peruntukan lewat MSN antara punca kegagalan Sukan Asia 2014 - Danyal

KUALA LUMPUR (Okt 17):  Kelewatan persatuan sukan mendapat peruntukan untuk membuat persiapan akhir atlet dikenal pasti antara punca kegagalan kontinjen negara mencapai sasaran lapan pingat emas pada temasya Sukan Asia ke-17 di Incheon, Korea Selatan, baru-baru ini.

Calling for entries - futsal refereeing course

Samarahan FA and Samarahan Division Referee Committee will jointly organise a futsal refereeing course at SK Dato Traoh in Samarahan.

Malek Noor wants a posthumous award for the late Bujang

The late Bujang’s wife Norsanah Harun pours scented water over his grave.

KUCHING (Oct 14): A national bodybuilding great Malek Noor wants the government to recognise the contributions made by the late Bujang Taha to the state and country.

“Bujang Taha should be recognised accordingly from the government in light of his contribution to Sarawak and Malaysia in the world stage. 

"He had done the country proud.

Bodybuilding legend Bujang Taha dies at 77

TWO LEGENDS: Bujang Taha and Malek Noor

KUCHING (Oct 12): Two-time Mr Asia champion Bujang Taha died after being admitted to the Medical Ward of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) a week ago for acute asthma attack.

A new Guinness World Record for retrowalk set in Kuching

The old Guinnes World Record for the largest number of retrowalk participants, which was previously held by Germany, with 1,507 participants was broken today in Kuching.

The new record set in Kuching this morning has a participation of 1,711 people.

Sarawak Boleh! A new Guinness world record is within sight!

More than 2,000 people have registered to take part in an attempt to set a new Guinness world record for retrowalk which is scheduled on this Saturday (Oct 11) at the Kuching waterfront.

Former athletes not ‘old trophies’

KUCHING (Oct 9): Contributions by state athletes who have retired from their game should not be dismissed for they have given their best during the peak of their career.

Suzana accepts contribution from Wee as Asfan (second left) looks on.

In stating this, Sarawak Bodybuilding Association (SBBA) president Datuk Wee Hong Seng said though no longer active, those veteran sportsmen had sacrificed a lot in making the state proud not just at national but also on the global arena.

“They should not be treated like ‘old trophies’. These veterans strove to make Malaysia proud at the time when infrastructure and facilities enjoyed by the young athletes of today, weren’t available at all,” he said after visiting state’s bodybuilding legend, Bujang Taha, at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here yesterday.

A precious 7-0 drubbing experience

FOR THE ALBUM: The Crocs coach Robert Alberts posing with Sri Aman FA.

Sri Aman FA team manager Cassidy Morris was pleased with his boys' performance despite being humiliated by the Crocs.

He looked at the defeat as an opportunity for his boys to gain precious experiences that could help them to improve their skills and performances.

"A high level exposure like this is the best motivation for Sri Aman young players to improve their performance," he said.

Samarahan FA emerge Sarawak Cup champion

Samarahan FA compensated their lack of stamina with creative football to outwit ATM FA in the final of 2014 Sarawak Cup at the State Stadium on last Saturday

Although the opponents were aggresive in their efforts to find the net, the Samarahan FA keeper Mohd Zakaria was always kept his cool to thwart any dangerous attempt towards the goalmouth.

As a matter of fact, the credits should be given to Zakaria for safeguarding the goalmouth from being penetrated by the opponents when his team mates were already exhausted - committing more and more silly faults as the match progressed. 

Kapit not in Sarawak Cup 2014

Kapit FA are not taking part in this year's Sarawak Cup tournament due to financial constraints.

This was disclosed by a source to The Kuching Sports News.

He said Kapit did make serious efforts to be in Kuching but unfortunately they failed to raise enough money to pay for the trip.

SEDC to join RetroWalk Guinness World bid

KUCHING (Sept 19): Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is keen to be a part of the RetroWalk Guinness World Record attempt on Oct 11, thus is sending a team of over 200 to the event.

Talib (second right) writes his name on the mock participant form for the Retrowalk, witnessed by Lim (second left) and others.

Talib (second right) showing his mock participation form as Lim (second left) and others look on.

Karim dangles RM10,000 infront of Samarahan FA players to win Sarawak Cup

Abdul Karim shows the Samarahan FA flag before presenting it to the team captain Irwandy Jempaka (far left). Also seen in are Haidel (second left) and Ismawi (far right).

Samarahan FA players received a good tidings in the form of a RM10,000 incentive from the association's patron Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a dinner last night.

However, the incentive was not without any string attached to it.

Karim told the players, he would give RM5,000 before the tournament started while the rest would depend on the team's performance.

Sibu boys covered by RM60,000 group insurance

The team management of Sibu FA are really serious to find ways that could help the boys to play football without having to worry anything when they are in the pitch.

"We want them to give 100 percent focus on football when they are in the pitch.

"We don't them to be in a situation whereas they don't want to give their best efforts because they afraid that no one will take care of them when they are injured," said the team manager Dzulkarnaen Ahmad to The Kuching Sports News.

Yazid - Future Sibu Football Talisman

Mohd Yazid Mohd Shukori

Mohd Yazid Mohd Shukori is only 16 years old but he has made many feel excited for him.

Many are eager to see whether the left-footed attacking midfielder could be a good player or waste his talent to be one of those who have unfulfilled talents in football.

Sibu FA manager Dzulkarnaen Ahmad, however, was confident that Yazid could fulfill his destiny as a good player if he is given a proper guidance.

A shot in the arm for Sibu lads

SMILING FACE: Samsirol Samsudin proudly shows his boot sponsored by RNV Enterprise Sdn Bhd. The company has sponsored boots for Sibu FA as to support the team's campaign in the Sarawak Cup 2014.

‘No more excuses’, MSNS director warns

KUCHING (Sept 11): Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS) acting director Lucas Kalang Laeng wants sports association to gear up for next year’s Sukma.

He expects the associations to start their de-centralised training by the end of September and centralised training by December this year.

“I believe that the people of Sarawak should not be hearing excuses such as not given enough time to prepare anymore as it is getting old. So here is a reminder to all of the sports association involved,” he said when interviewed by reporters in his office yesterday.

These associations, he continued, are also expected to finalise their shadow team by the end of September.

A good time for exposure trips, he suggested, is from this September to next April.

Nur Ashad and Awang Azizan are Miri FA's precious assets

Practice Makes Perfect: Awang Azizan practises kicking ground ball during training.

KUCHING: Miri FA are expecting two talented young players 21 year old Mohd Nur Arsyad Tamit and 20 year-old Awang Azizan Awang Sophian to shine in the Sarawak Cup this month.

Azizan is a former Harimau C striker while Arsyad has received a call-up to attend a selection trial for the Crocs.

Although they never played together, the duo manage to click from their first training.

Face dismissal over love of football

Some private companies are not giving cooperation in releasing their employees to play football at a competitive level.

This was disclosed by a realiable source to The Kuching Sports News.

According to the source, those who want to play competitive football have to take a leave without pay or utilise their own annual leave.

Hukuman untuk FAS diketahui awal Oktober

Hukuman yang bakal diterima Persatuan Bola Sepak Sarawak (FAS) ekoran tindakan merusuh peminat selepas tamat perlawanan Sarawak dan Perak di Kuching pada 30 Ogos lalu akan dapat diketahui awal Oktober depan.

SCA need cricket ground badly

The state cricket team posing before playing their match against Negeri Sembilan on Wednesday. They won by 104 runs.

KUCHING (Sept 06): Sarawak Cricket Association (SCA) president Awang Mahyan Awang Mohammed hopes that a cricket ground will be built soon now that the state is playing in the national league’s top division.

ATM FA and PDRM FA to vanquish Kuching FA to win Sarawak Cup

KUCHING: Sarawak Cup defending champions Kuching FA have to come on strong in their group matches in order to gain respect from aspiring title contenders.

Nowadays, a down-to-earth attitude is usually seen as having lack of confidence.

Alas, how things have changed in sports!

Money is the name of the game in football, says Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson says the huge sums spent on football transfers are jaw-dropping but were part and parcel of the sport. — AFP picture

NYON (Switzerland), Sept 4, 2014: Money is the name of the game but the huge sums spent on football transfers are jaw-dropping, coaching icon Sir Alex Ferguson said on Thursday.

Piala Sarawak: Skuad SUKMA 2016 diyakini mampu mencabar

KUCHING (Sept 04): Pengendali skuad SUKMA 2016, Johnny Dominicus menaruh keyakinan tinggi terhadap kudrat pemain mudanya untuk melakar kejutan pada kempen Piala Sarawak 2014 yang akan berlangsung dari 20 hingga 27 September depan.

Menurut Johnny, persediaan skuad yang dibarisi semua pemain bawah 19 tahun itu berjalan dengan baik dan bersedia untuk memberikan cabaran pada temasya dwitahunan itu.

“Semua pemain dalam skuad ini mewakili Sarawak pada kejohanan Piala Belia di Melaka lalu. Setakat ini, persiapan kita berjalan dengan baik dan saya percaya dengan kemampuan mereka untuk mencipta kejutan pada kejohanan itu nanti,” katanya di sini semalam.

Daud as FAS Executive Secretary effective from Sept 01

Daud Dato Aba, a strongman of the Samarahan FA, has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of FAS, effective from September 01, 2014.

Silat Hailam Laut emerge champions

Perguruan Seni Silat Hailam Laut beat two perguruans to emerge as the champion in a silat tournament held at the Kuching Waterfront in conjunction with the Satok Fest recently.

The other two perguruans were Perguruan Seni Silat Kibau and Perguruan Seni Silat Hidayah Melayu.

The prizes were given away by the Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Rioters are urged to come forward and surrender themselves

KUCHING (Sept 03): Police have launched a manhunt to track down individual believed to have been involved in the riot at the state Stadium in Kuching during a Malaysia Cup match between Sarawak and Perak, last Saturday.

Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Muhammad Sabtu Osman said the suspected individuals should come forward and surrender themselves as their photographs would be published in the local media.

Following the riot which left a trail of damage to police and public property, the police carried out a post-mortem to identify weaknesses and list down recommendations to improve security in the future.

We’ve nothing to do with the riot — GB13 spokesman

KUCHING (Sept 02): The most vocal supporters of Sarawak FA, GB13, yesterday said their members were not involved in the post-match riot at the State Stadium last Saturday.

Policemen look on as one of their cars was set on fire at the State Stadium on Saturday.

Young Croc Rahim is top scorer in U-19 Youth Cup

OFF BALANCE: Rahim in action in a group match against Perlis

MALACCA: A young Croc Abdul Rahim Abdul Razak was the top scorer in the just concluded U-19 Youth Cup.

He scored 9 goals in the tournament - hat tricks in 3 matches in a row.

He only failed to find the net in two matches against Kedah and Sekolah Sukan Tengku Mahkota Ismail.

A dark history of Sarawak football

A shameful act and perpetrators must face the law!

This is the theme of responses from many Sarawakians on the after Sarawak-Perak match riot last night.

It was rumoured that a police vehicle was set on fire by the riorters.

Senior Crocs beat Johore in 5-3 penalty shoot-out to win 3rd spot

FOR THE ALBUM: Senior Crocs posing with Johore players before the 3rd/4th placing match

LANGKAWI: Senior Crocs won the third spot in the Langkawi International Invitational 9-aside Soccer Tournament today.

The team, which were comprised of former State football players, however, only managed to lay their hands on the spot after edging Johore in a penalty shoot-out.

The score-line was 0-0 until the final whistle.

Young Crocs' winning streak hit a downfall

MALACCA: Sarawak's top scorer Abdul Rahim Abdul Razak got the short end of the stick in the quarterfinal match against Sekolah Sukan Tengku Mahkota Ismail today.

He could not repeat the sterling performance when the Young Crocs were playing in the group stage of the U-19 Youth Cup.

The young lad failed to find his awesome scoring touch at the 88th minute when he had the best opportunity to revive the team's chances to cruise to the semifinal.

Young Croc Rahim is the toast of the team

FOR THE ALBUM: The young Crocs posing before the match against Malacca.

MALACCA: Abdul Rahim Abdul Razak netted three goals against the Youth Cup 2014 host to push Sarawak to squeeze through the group stage.

It was an awesome performance by the young Croc who had netted the same number of goals in previous matches against Sabah (4-1) and Kuala Lumpur (6-1).

He only failed to score in the team's first match against Kedah which saw the Young Crocs were beaten 1-7.

Sanjung Etika emerges Champion in Samarahan Resident Cup 2014