This is Robert Alberts' third season in charge after taking over from Haji Mohd Zaki Sheikh Ahmad in 2011.

They were promoted to Malaysia Super League after defeated Kuala Lumpur 4–0 in Stadium Negeri.

Sarawak started with a loss to Perak FA in Ipoh Stadium 2-1 after leading 1–0 in the first half.

With a just a draw will do, Sarawak fails to secure their spot to Quarter-finals in the fifth match after lost 1–0 to the home side Lions XII.

Sarawak reached their first Malaysia Cup semi-finals in 13 years after defeating Sime Darby 3–1 at the State Stadium in the quarter-final second leg.