01-08-2025
Selangau Rafting Challenge joins Borneo Raft Safari, set for Oct 26
Wong (fifth left) with Yalin on his right and other dignitaries pose with the Selangau Rafting Challenge 2025 posters during the press conference.
SELANGAU (Aug 1): The Selangau Rafting Challenge 2025 has officially become part of the prestigious Borneo Raft Safari series, and is expected to be the main highlight of the upcoming Selangau Carnival 2025, said Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu (MDLBS) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong.
Slated for October 26 (Sunday), the 21-kilometre river challenge will flag off at Rumah Empera, Sungai Wong Atas and end at the Selangau Waterfront.
Wong said the organiser is targeting 50 teams, with hopes of attracting international participation.
'By being part of the Borneo Raft Safari, Selangau is now on the regional map for adventure tourism.
'We hope to see 50 teams, including international entries, experience our river and community,' he said during a press conference held here yesterday.
The event, organised in collaboration with Grit Event Management, aims to offer participants a thrilling combination of adrenaline-fuelled rafting and scenic river tourism, further enhancing Selangau's appeal as an eco-adventure destination.
The Selangau Carnival 2025 will be held from Oct 24 to 26 at Pasar Baru Selangau, featuring local sales booths, the 'Main Adat Asal Iban' cultural showcase, karaoke competition finals, a Zumba session, and a digital marketing workshop.
Supported by a Main Support Grant from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Wong said the carnival aims to promote tourism while stimulating the local economy.
'Our goal is to grow Selangau into a tourism hub while providing opportunities for small traders and residents to benefit from events like this,' he added.
The carnival's official closing ceremony will take place on Oct 28.
Also present at the press conference were Selangau District Officer Yalin Assan and MDLBS secretary Ng Siang Wei. Borneo Raft Safari lead Selangau Rafting Challenge
