Numerous corporate sponsors for the forthcoming Sarawak International Dragon Boat Race 2024 and Sarawak Regatta 2024

We had congratulated the Kuching Resident Office for having having attracted numerous sponsors for this year's Sarawak International Dragon Boat Race 2024 and Sarawak Regatta 2024 which will take place starting October 25. 

Dozens of local and international teams are vying for top honours in this year's event which will held at the Sarawak River and ending at Kuching Waterfront. The International Dragon Boat Race had attracted over 2,000 rowers representing 61 teams from 21 countries. It will also be officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, His Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on 26 October. 

The Sarawak Regatta 2024 will take place from 1 to 3 November and the final race to win the title of the “King of the River” title with the prize money of RM30,000 will be held on 3 November. This event will be graced by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar who will witness the King of the River final race which is on 3 November.

Various interesting side events will also be held including the Sarawak Kitchen, Borneo Textile Craft Festival and Sarawak Malay Drum Festival. Recently the Kuching had organized the sponsorship presentation ceremony for the forthcoming event. 

Also present during the function were Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) who had generously sponsored RM500,000 as a platinum sponsor, while RM300,000 each from Petroleum Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Petra Energy Berhad and Bintulu Port Holdings as sponsors gold and RM50,000 from JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration (Malaysia) Limited as the bronze sponsor.