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Borneo Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Sarawak dragon boat team win Sabah Head of State Trophy
Phoong (sixth left, back) presenting the Sabah Head of State Trophy to N82 Bukit Sari Lawas of Sarawak. KOTA KINABALU (May 18): N82 Bukit Sari Lawas of Sarawak paddled their way to the Sabah Head of State Trophy in the 10th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race in Likas Bay here on Sunday. This was the first time N82 Bukit Sari Lawas won the main title in the annual race organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS). Bukit Sari Lawas won in a record time of 3:38.55s to edge seven other finalists in the 800m race. Lautan Biru SLDB Dragon Boat Team Tuaran finished second in 3:41.66s while Jetama Entulon Family DBT third in 3:42.58s. Bahtiar Sajeli, the team manager of N82 Bukit Sari Lawas, was a mirror of happiness when met after the prize presentation by Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. 'We were quite confident going into the final race based on our performance in the heat. 'We finished second (in the heat) but we did well considering the time we achieved. 'So, we went back and conducted a post mortem to identify and rectify our weaknesses as well as to plan our strategy. 'It went well and we are very happy to have won the TYT Trophy,' he said. Bahtiar went on to say that the team, which finished second in the Sabah Chief Minister Trophy last year, underwent a one-month training after the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri to prepare for the FCAS race. 'Our focus next is the inaugural Lawas International Dragon Boat and Cultural Festival from May 22-25,' added Bahtiar. Ten other finals also took place on Sunday which saw Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI) emerge winners in three of the categories. KKCCCI teams won in the FCAS Trophy for HZ & Local Kota Kinabalu FCAS Member Mixed Team (minimum eight women) category, FCAS Trophy for Malaysian Chinese Mixed Team (minimum eight women) and FCAS Trophy for Malaysian Chinese Men's Team event. The rest of the winning teams were Jetama Entulon Family Senior in the Sabah Chief Minister Trophy; RMP Paddlers (Sabah FCAS Dragon Trophy for International & Malaysian Mixed Team); Sibling Performance Team (Kinabalu Junior Trophy for local junior 15-20 years old teams; PS Dragon Boat Team (Kinabalu Dragon Trophy Men's Team Open); Dragon Boat Club CUHK (Kinabalu Trophy Mixed Team Open); Karapaw (Kinabalu Phoenix Trophy Women's Team); and PNK Master Dragon Boat (Kinabalu Master Trophy International & Malaysian Men's Team). The top three teams also received prize money – in the Sabah Head of State Trophy RM10,000, RM5,000 and RM3,000; Sabah Chief Minister's Trophy and Sabah FCAS Dragon Trophy (RM8,000, RM4,000, RM2,000); and the rest of the categories RM3,000, RM2,000 and RM1,000. Meanwhile, FCAS president Tan Sri TC Goh said despite heavy rain midway into the final day on Sunday, the races went well without any untoward incidents. 'The Sabah FCAS dragon boat race took place successfully and well done to all including the participants who have helped made it happened,' he told reporters. The event this year saw new high of 75 registered teams, including from Singapore, Hong Kong and Brunei Darussalam. Overall 141 teams comprising 988 paddlers were involved in the 11 categories contested. All the winning teams also set new records in their respective category, said Goh. 'Hopefully next year there will be more teams, including international entries, for the dragon boat race. 'We have set May 15-17 for next year's race and it also coincides with the Harvest Festival month. 'So, hopefully the participants will not only come here to compete but to visit and tour around,' said Goh. Earlier, Phoong who represented Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, led in the symbolic opening of the final day race and presenting the prizes to the top three winning teams. FCAS deputy president-cum-organising chairperson Datuk Susan Wong and invited guests including Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah were also present Full Results Sabah Head of State Trophy N82 Bukit Sari Lawas 3:38.55s Lautan Biru SLDB Tuaran 3:41.66s Jetama Entulon Family DBT 3:42.58s Sabah Chief Minister Trophy Jetama Entulon Family Senior 3:41.09s Landas Kasihnya Warisan 3:41.67s Sri Sundar 3:42.11s Sabah FCAS Dragon Trophy RMP Paddlers 3:54.97s DBKL 3:58.43s Sabah River Raptors ITCC 3:59.51s FCAS Trophy (HZ & Local KK FCAS Member Mixed Team) KKCCCI 3:53.61s KK Hakka DBT 3:56.23s MACMA – Mushu 4:13.27s FCAS Trophy (Malaysian Chinese Mixed Team) KKCCCI 3:53.83s Kuching Dragon Boat Club 3:57.80s KK Hakka DBT 3:58.47s FCAS Trophy (Malaysian Chinese Men's Team) KKCCCI 3:48.14s Kuching Dragon Boat Club 3:57.11s KK Hakka DBT 3:58.79s Kinabalu Junior Trophy Sibling Performance Team 3:45.46s Lentuong Junior SLDB Team 3:46.14s Jetama Entulon Family Junior 3:46.72s Kinabalu Dragon Trophy (Local Junior Boys) PS Dragon Boat Team 61.47s Sri Sundar 61.73s Dragon Boat Labuk Beluran 62.27s Kinabalu Mixed Trophy Dragon Boat Club CUHK 61.05s DBKL 63.21s Sabah River Raptors ITCC 63.35s Kinabalu Phoenix Trophy Karapaw 66.48s KKCCCI 67.14s Kuching Dragon Boat Club 68.14s Kinabalu Master Trophy PNK Master Dragon Boat 59.90s DBKL 60.59s Lela Cheteria 61.59s
Daily Express
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race: 141 teams to battle for honours
Published on: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 13, 2025 Text Size: WSG Banana team members are training hard for the dragon boat race. Kota Kinabalu: Registration for the 10th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2025 has officially closed, with a total of 141 teams from Sabah, Brunei, Hong Kong and Singapore competing across 11 categories. The participating teams, including WSG Banana under WSG Group, have begun intensive training in preparation for the race. Organising chairlady cum The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) deputy president Datuk Susan Wong Siew Guen recently visited the teams' training site at Kinabalu Yacht Club in Tanjung Aru. She was accompanied by the club's commodore Albert Shim and bosun Omar to inspect the venue in preparation for the team managers' briefing and draw of lanes, scheduled for Friday (May 16) at 9am at Kinabalu Yacht Club. Susan expressed her gratitude to Albert and the Kinabalu Yacht Club for once again allowing the use of their venue as the training ground for the dragon boat race, and for providing facilities and services to ensure athletes can train in a safe and pleasant environment. 'Last year was our first time receiving permission from the Kinabalu Yacht Club to train here. 'This year, we decided to hold the draw of lanes and team briefing at the club for the first time. 'That's why I came today to inspect the location and ensure preparations are in place for the May 16 events,' Susan said. Albert personally welcomed and accompanied Susan during her inspection and expressed his appreciation for the federation in choosing the yacht club as one of the event's venues. 'It is our honour to contribute to Chinese cultural activities and the dragon boat race, and to allow more people, especially the athletes, to experience and learn about the Kinabalu Yacht Club,' he said. WSG Bananas led by WSG Group director Vanessa Wong was coincidentally undergoing their training at the club. Susan, along with Albert and Omar, offered Vanessa, Melissa Wong and their team words of encouragement and support. 'This year, a total of 141 teams will compete in 11 categories. The response remains very enthusiastic. Thank you to everyone for your support for the dragon boat race and Chinese culture,' Susan said. She urged the public to participate in the series of dragon boat race activities to be held from Friday (May 16) to Sunday (May 18), and to experience this exciting cultural and sporting festival unique to Sabah. The 10th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2025 will be held from May 16 to 18 at Likas Bay this year, with a total cash prize of RM94,000 to be won. Day one (May 16) of the event entails a briefing and draw of lanes for the participating teams at Kinabalu Yacht Club. A sunset beach party will be held at 5pm in the evening at Likas Bay to welcome the participants. Day two (May 17) kicks off with the sportsmen oath taking ceremony at 6.30am and heat races for 11 categories till noon, followed by a seven-kilometre Dragon Run at 3.30pm. The Head of State Tun Musa Aman has agreed to grace the final race day on May 18 and officiate the event with drum beating and Chinese dumpling (zong zi) offering ceremony and thereafter present prizes to the winning teams. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is also expected to grace the event as a special guest, along with state cabinet ministers, members of parliaments, assemblymen and other dignitaries. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
International Dragon Boat Race on May 17
Published on: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 07, 2025 Text Size: Goh (fourth left) with FCAS Deputy President Datuk Susan Wong (third right) presenting the mock invitation to Musa. Kota Kinabalu: The 10th edition of the International Dragon Boat Race is scheduled to kick off on May 17. The main event and official opening ceremony of the internationally recognised annual sporting competition will be officiated by Head of State Tun Musa Aman on May 18. Organising Chairman Tan Sri Dr TC Goh, who is also the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) President, said this year's competition offers a total cash prize pool exceeding RM90,000 across 11 race categories. 'The main category, Piala TYT, will award a cash prize of RM10,000 to the champions. 'Additionally, various other categories are open to encourage broader participation from diverse groups,' he told the media after paying a courtesy call on Musa at the Istana Seri Kinabalu, here, Tuesday. Goh said an estimated 140 teams from local and international participants, including Hong Kong, Brunei and the Philippines, are expected to compete this year, making it one of the largest water sports events in the region. He also extended invitation to all Sabahans, especially those from the West Coast to attend and enliven the carnival-style event, which will feature food stalls, sales booths and family entertainment. 'We anticipate over 10,000 visitors at the Likas Bay throughout the event and hope that it will not only strengthen unity but also boost the local tourism sector,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Prelude to upcoming Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah Dragon Boat Race
Published on: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 06, 2025 Text Size: Liew (middle) receiving a mock invitation from Goh (4th left) and FCAS Deputy President cum Organising Chairperson Datuk Susan Wong (5th right). Looking on are members of the Event Organising Committee. Kota Kinabalu: The Sunset Beach Party to welcome dragon boat race participants at Likas Bay on May 16 is a prelude to the 10th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2025 which kicks off on May 17. It is being organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) headed by Tan Sri T.C. Goh. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Seri Christina Liew has been invited to grace the beach gathering. She hopes this year's dragon boat race, which is divided into 11 categories, will attract more international teams compared to last year's participation. Earlier, it was her suggestion to move the race forward from June to May to coincide with the month-long Pesta Kaamatan celebration. The Head of State is expected to officiate at the final race on May 18. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
