RM15,000 grand prize awaits River King
LINGGA: The winner of the River King title in this year’s series of regattas in Sarawak will clash in the “Battle Of Titan,” introduced as a new event at the Lingga Regatta next month. In a statement, the Lingga Regatta Working Committee, announced the new event, namely, the Bidar 30 rowing – Battle Of Titan. “In […]
Unity and tradition shine at regatta
KUCHING: The Baram Regatta 2023 is worth reviewing because although ‘The Mother of All Regattas’ is over, the excitement that it caused hasn’t faded. In fact, it will remain in the hearts of those in and around the Baram region for weeks to come. After a five-year break, the highly anticipated event resumed from last […]
DBKU to open 57 sales lots for regatta on Oct 11
KUCHING: Calling all entrepreneurs! Here’s your chance to showcase and sell your goods at the Sarawak Regatta event. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is offering sales lots along Jalan Gambier here from Oct 27-29 and Nov 3-5. According to its statement, a total of 57 lots will be available. Of these, 20 will be allocated […]
Tatau Fest from July 29 to Aug 13
TATAU: The 2023 Tatau Festival will be held at Sungai Jatan Community Park from July 29 to August 13. According to the Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai, for this year’s festival, the targeted return is about RM3.8 million. He made these remarks after chairing the Tatau Festival 2023 coordination meeting here, […]
Matu river springs back to life with regatta
BY AINI SELIKANG MATU: The Matu River, which had remained relatively quiet for a long time, has burst back to life with the Mini Regatta Matu 2023, a boat racing event taking place from June 2 to June 4. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, the […]
Awareness on importance of unity
MIRI: Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah launched the state level Keluarga Malaysia Semarak Unity Programme at City Fan here yesterday. The venue was the fourth for the programme and Fatimah said that Sarawak was honoured to be chosen as it was a symbol of respecting the different races, […]
British-era Jong regatta keeps sailing
BAU: A total of 135 mini Jong boats participated in the Jong Regatta in conjunction with the 11-day Pesta Tasik Biru 2022. According to the Jong D’Bau Legacy Recreational Sports Club chairman Marina Aminan, the mini sailboat race was held to preserve the art of Jong in the community. Among the contested categories were Jong […]
14 teams to vie for Lundu regatta honours
LUNDU: The Regatta Batang Kayan Lundu Festival 2022 is scheduled to be held from Sept 23-25 here. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan stated that about 14 teams will be competing in the event. “And we have received entries from Kuching, Simunjan, Sri Aman, and Belaga to name a few,” he said. He added that […]
Niah Regatta is back
MIRI: Niah Regatta is back and this year a total of 250 categories, including rowing and speedboat events, are being contested after two years’ gap following the COVID-19 restriction. Yesterday, thousands of spectators from all over the northern region and other districts converged at the venue during the official opening of the Niah Regatta at […]
RM15k up for grabs in Saratok Regatta
SARATOK: The Saratok Regatta will be held on July 29, 30 and 31 in conjunction with Pesta Saratok. Organising chairman Wan Ismail said prize money amounting to RM15,000 was up for grabs. “Entry forms will be distributed until July 4 and registration closes on July 15. The draw will be held on July 21.” For […]
