Adjournment of Sarawak Regatta Witnessed by His Majesty.
Kuching: His Majesty attended the Adjournment of the Sarawak Regatta – Kuching Waterfront Festival 2024 at the Kuching Waterfront. Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by the Premier of Sarawak and Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim bin Rahman Hamzah, who serves as the Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak and is the Minister Responsible for the Sarawak Regatta – Kuching Waterfront Festival 2024.
According to Radio Television Brunei, His Majesty observed two categories of boat races at the event. These included the Men’s Kenyalang 20 Paddlers VIP Open and the final race of the Men’s Bidar 30 Rowers Local, which is the main highlight of the Sarawak Regatta. His Majesty had the honor of presenting prizes to the winning teams. Among the prizes, the Men’s Bidar 30 Rowers Local winners received His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak’s Trophy and were titled ‘Raja Sungai 2024’. The Brunei Darussalam Boat Race Team secured a third-place finish in the Men’s Kenyal
ang 20 Paddlers VIP Open.
Following the races, His Majesty attended an Afternoon Tea Reception at the Hilton Hotel in Kuching.