Brunei paddlers for Labuan date
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Brunei paddlers practising for the event. - Photo: Norizan Murshid

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Persatuan Lumba Perahu Daerah Brunei Muara is set to participate in the Nusantara Sampan Race to be held in Labuan from May 7 to 8.

Currently, the association has been vigorously preparing for the race held in conjunction with the National Water Festival (NWF) 2004.

"Actually we have conducted practices almost everyday, not only for NWF 2004 but also for other races.

"In fact we practise almost everyday so we can be consistent and ready for any competition," said a spokesperson for the association.

Meanwhile, a representative of Labuan Tourism Action Council and Labuan Corporation, Malai Hashim bin Malai Hassan who visited Brunei Darussalam to promote the NWF 2004 said Bruneians may also enter for the competitions open for the public.

"Apart from proper competition such as Underwater Treasure Hunt, Labuan Jet Sports Challenge, Labuan International Games Fishing Tournament, Fishing Competition, Tugs-of-War on Boat Competition, Cross Channel Swimming Competition, Water Festival Exhibition, Nusantara Sampan Race and Round Island Kayak Race, there would be competitions open for the public where every visitors including Bruneians could take part," he said.

He said the public could take part in the beach volleyball on May 1, kindergarten students and mothers colouring competition on May 1 and 8, jigsaw puzzle for parents and kindergarten students on May 2, beach sports such as umang race, freshwater fishing, beach bowling and teka batu ladung for college students on May 3, 'kerabu' seafood making competition on May 4 and traditional cake baking competition on May 8.

All the competitions would take place on May 8 at the Labuan International Water Sports Complex (LIWSC). Malai Hashim added that free bus shuttles from Labuan bus stand to LIWSC are available on May 8.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin