MALAYSIA

Malaysia is the 66th largest country by total land area. The population stands at over 25 million. The country is separated into two regions—Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo—by the South China Sea. Malaysia borders Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The country is located near the equator and experiences a tropical climate.

Malaysia has a multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multilingual society. Having had an interesting past and being a part of the international spice route many hundreds of years ago, Malaysia has turned into a mosaic of cultures. Everything from its people to its architecture reflect a colourful heritage and an amalgamated culture.

KUCHING

The City of Kuching is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is situated on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

Kuching is a major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo. Kuching Wetlands National Park is located about 30 kilometres from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Rainforest World Music Festival, state assembly building, The Astana, Fort Margherita, Kuching Cat Museum, and Sarawak State Museum. The city has become one of the major industrial and commercial centres in East Malaysia.

A PLACE OF COMPETITION

Hotel Pullman Kuching

ADDRESS: 1A Jalan Mathies, 93100 Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

PHONE: (+60)82/222888 - FAX: (+60)82/222999

TRANSPORT

Airport: Kuching International Airport (KCH), Jalan Lapangan Terbang, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.

The cheapest flight Kuala Lumpur – Kuching is via Air Asia.

Taxi fare form airport to hotel is RM25.20 (about USD $6)

ACCOMODATION

5* hotels, USD $50:

• Pullman Kuching Hotel;
• Hilton Kuching Hotel.

4* hotels, $ USD $40, 10 minutes to venue:

• Riverside Majestic Hotel
• Grand Margherita Hotel

3* hotels, USD $30, 20 minutes to the venue:

• Roxy Hotel
• Pine Garden Hotel

All prices include Tourism Tax and breakfast.

Athletes can purchase other hotels on their own also for cheaper option.

EVENT SCHEDULE

3-4 April - Teams Arrival

5 April, 10:00 - Weight-ins, Referee seminar

6 April: 

• 8:30 - 4th Premier 101 International Charity Armwrestling Competition Opening Ceremony
• 9:30 - Preliminary, Quater- and Semifinals:

1. 9:30 - Women’s Right 65kg, 75kg, 75kg+
2. 11:30 - Men’s Left 78kg, 95kg, 95kg+  
3. 14:00 - Men’s Right 70kg, 78kg, 95kg, 86kg, 95kg, 105kg, 105kg+

• 18:00 - Finals
• 19:30 - Closing Ceremony
• 20:00 - Prizing Ceremony
• 21:30 - Party

7 April - Teams Departure

REGISTRATION &WEIGHT-IN: 3rd - 5th April @Pullman Hotel

FEES

Men Right Hand: Malaysian/RM80 | Non-Malaysian/USD50

Men Left Hand: Malaysian/RM50 | Non-Malaysian/USD35

Female Right Hand: Malaysian/RM30 | Non-Malaysian/USD20

CLASSES

Men Right Hand: 70 kg, 78 kg, 86 kg, 95 kg, 105 kg, +105 kg, OPEN.

Men Left Hand: 78kg, 95kg, +95 kg, OPEN.

Female Right Hand: 65kg, 75, +75kg , OPEN.

PRIZES

TICKETS: Free access to the event.

Organizers: