Muslim Care Malaysia: Three trailers carrying RM7.2m worth of humanitarian aid partly donated by Malaysians headed to Gaza by MondayPremier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg performs the eye-dotting ceremony on a dragon boat to open the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta. — Borneo Post picKUCHING, Oct 28 — Sarawak’s acquisition of MASwings would enable international visitors to fly directly here to attend feature events organised by state, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
Speaking to the reporters after officiating at the Sarawak Regatta — Kuching Waterfront Festival today, Abang Johari said this year’s International Dragon Boat Regatta received an overwhelming response with 60 teams from 20 countries. “Therefore, next year, there is a possibility that once the acquisition of MASwings is completed, we want to offer special chartered flights so that we can bring in these international participants for the dragon boat race and also promote Sarawak,” he said.Abang Johari explained that the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts had to limit the number of international participants for this year’s event due to flight constraints.
This year’s three-day International Dragon Boat Regatta began yesterday, while the Sarawak Regatta will be held on November 3-5. Other activities to be held during the Sarawak Regatta include the Sarawak Kitchen Festival and Borneo Textile Craft Sale, cultural performances, and Sarawak Malay Drum Competition. — Borneo Post