Todak Berjaya crowned as Raja Sungai 2026
KUCHING, 1 November 2026: The 2026 Sarawak Regatta came to an electrifying conclusion today, with Todak Berjaya bringing home this year’s coveted ‘Raja Sungai’ or King of the River title and cash prize of RM30,000, beating out seasoned teams, Landas Saga Sebuyau 3 Sarawak Energy and Udak-8 at the Local 30 Paddler Men final for the Sarawak TYT Cup.
With this victory, the Todak Berjaya team made history by claiming the title for the very first time, beating previous ‘Raja Sungai’ winners in a 13-boat race, which included multiple teams from Landas, Udak and Puteri Dang Balai.
Meanwhile, Sarawak Premier Cup Men’s (VIP) 20-Paddler Kenyalang was won by the Kelisa Indomarine team, followed by Puteri Dang Balai Yayasan Sarawak and Landas Sarawak Energy. The final match for the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) Trophy for the Men’s 30-Paddler Bidar Boat (Borneo International) was also held this afternoon, and was won by Puteri Dang Balai 3 Yayasan Sarawak, beating out Pusaka 4 (A) and Sinaran Ratu Siska Sambas.
The afternoon session of races was graced by the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
When the last match concluded, the Kuching Waterfront was graced with the parade of participating teams, to the delight of the thousands of people watching along the riverbanks of the Sarawak River. After the long day of racing, the paddlers were seen splashing water over themselves and celebrating the winning teams – a poignant reminder of the race’s legacy of unity and sporting spirit.
