The result is for the Petronas Cup category, not a confirmation of the separate Raja Sungai title. Landas Sarawak deputy chairman Roslan Putit said the latter was the team's main target, while the cup win was a bonus.

The regatta runs from October 23 to November 1 along the Sarawak River waterfront in Kuching. The result gives local followers a specific race outcome as the waterfront programme draws to a close; the report did not provide finishing times for the other crews.