KUCHING, March 24 -- Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has expressed his strong desire to see Sarawak become the powerhouse in Malaysia for pickleball.

This is because he is proud that Sarawak, specifically Miri, is where the fast-growing sport was first played in Malaysia.

"While this sport originated in the US, in Malaysia, it first started in Miri, Sarawak. So to a certain extent, we have that pickleball heritage.

"I'm very happy to see the growth of pickleball in Sarawak, especially in the past two years," he said when speaking to reporters during the PicklePro Kuching Opening Ceremony at Tabuan Laru Family Club yesterday.

As both a supporter and a player of the sport himself, Dr Yii said he would love to see Sarawak become the firs...