Cash prize for Dragon Boat Race doubled to RM80,000
Published on: Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Kota Kinabalu: The cash prize for winners of the Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race this year has doubled to RM80,000.Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) President Datuk Seri T C Goh said the budget for the second edition of the FCAS dragon boat race this year had been increased to RM500,000 compared to only RM350,000 last year. The organising committee had also decided to host a welcoming dinner for the participants this year, said Goh, briefing Minister of Special Tasks Datuk Teo Chee Kang here.ADVERTISEMENT Goh led a team from FCAS on a courtesy call to brief Teo on the event that would take place at Likas Bay on June 13-14, as well as to invite him to the welcoming dinner on June 12, sunset beach party on June 13 and the opening ceremony and prize presentation on June 14. In terms of funding, he said the community leaders and businesses have rendered their support towards this event and the organising committee would also apply for allocation from the State government. Meanwhile, Teo said good teamwork among the contestants was an important factor in winning the race, rather than mere strength, as their movements have to be synchronised. Teo has also shown his support by sponsoring part of the event. ADVERTISEMENT Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
Daily Express Malaysia
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman is expected to grace the welcoming dinner at Hakka Hall on June 12, while Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun will be officiating at the sunset beach party at Likas Bay on June 13. The opening ceremony cum prize presentation would be officiated by Head of State Tun Juhar Mahruddin at Likas Bay on June 14. Also present at the courtesy call were FCAS Deputy President Datuk Jimmy Yong, event organising chairperson Datuk Susan Wong, KK Teo Chew Association President Datuk Chua Soon Ping, Datuk Agnes Shim, Datuk Yong Soo Pin and other organising committee members.