Day: August 24, 2024

KUCHING, Selangor swimmer Andrew Goh and Negeri Sembilan shooter Gan Chen Jie were tonight crowned the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Andrew and Chen Jie each took home RM2,000 in cash, a trophy and a challenge cup. The awards were presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, during the closing ceremony at the Unity Stadium here tonight. Andrew, 20, secured the coveted Sportsman title after an exceptional performance that saw him winning five gold medals. He set two national records in the 100m breaststroke (1:01.39s)

KUCHING, Sarawak is prepared to assist the Federal Government develop sports in the country, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that Sarawak’s commitment and dedication to give the best can be seen from its successful organisation of the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). ‘Sarawak has provided the best services and, hopefully, this will be a benchmark (not just for sports) but for the bigger agenda of fostering a spirit of friendship among athletes and youth. ‘Of course, nothing is perfect, if there are any shortcomings, I apologise but, overall, we have given our best for all Malaysians,’

KUCHING, Sarawak bid ‘Selamat Jalai’, or farewell in Iban, to the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) tonight, closing a thrilling 13-day showcase of fierce competition and indomitable spirit among young athletes striving for glory. The Games cauldron, which was lit with great fanfare last Saturday, was ceremoniously extinguished tonight at the Unity Stadium here, marking the end of a multi-sport event to remember. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the closing ceremony of the Games, which witnessed 488 gold medals across 37 sports being contested at various venues in nine divisions of Sarawak Also present were Sarawak Premier Tan Sri

TANJUNG MALIM, Flood evacuees at the relief centre at Masjid Jamek Kampung Pasir here were unable to save most of their belongings when the floodwaters rose so swiftly yesterday afternoon. Seffee Hussain, 66, from Kampung Pasir said he only thought about getting his wife who suffered a stroke to safety when the waters started rising at 6.30 pm yesterday. “After that, I only managed to get the car to safety but other things in the house, such as the television, laptop, fridge and other electrical appliances couldn’t be saved. “I’m lucky that I could reach the important documents placed on

KUALA LUMPUR, Vendors at the Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) night market expressed relief when some of them were allowed to continue operating tonight. Jalan TAR Traders and Hawkers Association deputy chairman Roslan Ghani said they were only informed this morning about the temporary closure of the night market near Jalan Masjid India due to a sinkhole incident that occurred yesterday. He said that although most traders were aware of the situation, food vendors had already prepared their fresh ingredients in advance and not being allowed to sell would have resulted in losses. ‘Following discussions with Kuala Lumpur City Hall