The Serian Rafting Challenge, organised by Serian District Council, would be an annual event starting this year, said Serian MP Dato Sri Richard Riot Jaem.

According to him, the event is now included in the tourism calendar for Serian Division.

“I am very happy and satisfied because the participation this time has increased by 21.3 per cent, showing that this rafting event is becoming more popular among people of all ages,” he said at the closing of the 11th Edition of the Serian Rafting Challenge Programme here yesterday.

Pemuda Stakan emerged triumphant in the men’s open category, while the women’s open category was won by Dayung BiPampe Tebedu. The youth open category was also won by Pemuda Stakan, with Bio Pepak bagging the government agency category win.

The hospitality and tourism category was won by the Serian District Council team.

All winners took home a trophy and cash prize of RM1,500, while the first and second runners-up pocketed RM1,200 and RM900, respectively.

Also present were Serian District Council secretary Tay Guan Huat.