KUCHING: Todak Berjaya-1 claimed the coveted ‘Raja Sungai’ crown to bring the Sarawak Regatta – Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026 to an exciting close today.
The crew emerged champions in the local 30 Paddler Men final for the Sarawak TYT Cup, held at 4 pm.
Landas Saga Sebuyau 3 finished second, while Udak-8 secured third place, with the top three crews taking home RM30,000, RM20,000 and RM10,000 in prize money respectively.
The prizes for the prestigious ‘Raja Sungai’ (King of the River) contest were presented by Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Earlier, Yayasan Sarawak Puteri Dang Balai 3 emerged champions in the open 30 Paddler Men final for the Borneo International MTCP Trophy.
Pusaka 4-(A) finished second, while Sinaran Ratu Siska Sambas took third place.
The prizes were presented by Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
In the open 20 Paddler Men Kenyalang Boat VIP final for the Premier of Sarawak Cup, Kelisa Indomarine clinched the title.
Puteri Dang Balai Yayasan Sarawak finished second, while Landas took third place.
The prizes for the VIP event were presented by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
