Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) has always been a high point in Malaysia's water sports space and has successfully established an international footprint for many of its flagship events. Thus once again, Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, Labuan Office in collaboration with related government agencies and associations will be organizing Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) from 22-24 April 2011. This year marks the 15th year of Labuan playing host to the event.

Labuan International Sea Sport Complex, Labuan Federal Territory will be the venue for this prestigious event. The highlights of the event are as below:

i) IGFA Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament
(18 - 24 April 2011)
(Layang-Layang Island)
(co-organiser: Labuan Water Sports Association)

A) Group Event (6 persons per team)
1st Prize : RM 25,000 + Souvenir Trophies
2nd Prize : RM 10,000 + Souvenir Trophies
3rd Prize : RM 8,000 + Souvenir Trophies

B) Individual
(15 categories)
Heaviest Coral Trout : RM 500 + Trophy
Heaviest Yellowfin Tuna : RM 500 + Trophy
Heaviest Yellowfin Dogtooth : RM 500 + Trophy

C) Individual Catch and Release
Most Number of Billfishes : RM 2,000 + Challenge Trophy +Souvenir Trophy

ii) Labuan Cross Channel Swimming Challenge
(22-24 April 2011)
(Labuan International Sea Sports Complex)
(Co-organiser : Labuan Aquatic Association)

A) Veteran Men Category
1st Prize : RM 2500
2nd Prize : RM 2000
3rd Prize : RM 1500

B) Veteran Women Category
1st Prize : RM 2500
2nd Prize : RM 2000
3rd Prize : RM 1500

C) Men Category
1st Prize : RM 2500
2nd Prize : RM 2000
3rd Prize : RM 1500

iii) Round Island Kayak Challenge
(22-24 April 2011)
(Around Labuan Island/Labuan International Sea Sports Complex)
(Co-organiser : Labuan Backpacker's Association)

A) Single Men Open
1st Prize : RM 3000
2nd Prize : RM 2000
3rd Prize : RM 1500

B) Double Men Open
1st Prize : RM 5000
2nd Prize : RM 4000
3rd Prize : RM 3000

C) Mix Double Open
1st Prize : RM 5000
2nd Prize : RM 4000
3rd Prize : RM 3000

iv) Shore Fishing Competition
(22-24 April 2011)
(Labuan International Sea Sports Complex)
(Co-organiser: Belia Kg Sungai Miri & Sg Pagar Association)

1st Prize : RM 1000
2nd Prize : RM 500
3rd Prize : RM 200


Other exciting supporting activities and competitions are:
a) 1 Malaysia Green 1 Malaysia Clean Campaign
- Dustbin Graffiti Arts "Mr Bin" Competition
- Recycle Invention Competition
b) Borneo Battle Of The Band Competition
c) Jet Ski and Banana Boat
d) Artist Performances
e) Exhibitions and many more

For more information, please contact Ministry Of Tourism Malaysia, Labuan Office at +6087-422622 or email: maxwell@motour.gov.my (Mr Maxwell Francis)
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Issued by: Labuan Tourist Information Centre
Date: 08 April 2011
Contact: Ms Sharon Kenny/Ms Rowena Salleh/Ms Johana Junaidi
Tel: +6087-423445 Email: sharonkenny@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my