Limkokwing Borneo’s international students won the highly coveted Fair Play Cup, at the Sarawak Regatta recently.

The Cup was presented to them by the Governor of Sarawak, Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammed Salahuddin during the closing ceremony.

The team of 20 rowers, aptly named the ‘Limkokwing Warriors’, consisted mainly of international students from around the world, adding international flavour to the event as has never been seen before in the history of the regatta.

As part of an effort by Limkokwing Borneo to showcase their diversity to the world, the team organized a performance that infused both local and African elements for the ‘Lintas Hormat’ display.

According to team-leader Petrus Alfred Paul, the event was an excellent experience for international students.

“This was a great opportunity for them to understand the importance of working together as a team, regardless of nationality and race.”

The Sarawak Regatta, which is a premier event with distinct historical and cultural significance, was first held in 1871. It was an event created by the then famous ruler of Sarawak, Raja Charles Brooke to bring together warring tribes by slugging it out on the Baram River. 

Limkokwing Borneo is a premier institute of higher learning and its quality education is recognized worldwide. As a digital innovation hub, Limkokwing Borneo offers British 3 + 0 Degrees and Diploma courses in Design, Architecture, Communications, Business and Information Technology.

Limkokwing’s other campuses are in Peninsular Malaysia (Cyberjaya), Botswana, Lesotho, the United Kingdom, Cambodia and Indonesia.