Dr Abdul Rahman: DBKU’s International Cat Competition growing by years, promotes Kuching on world stage

KUCHING (Sept 30): Kuching North City Commission’s (DBKU) annual International Cat Competition has become an important platform for promoting Kuching City on the global stage, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi.

The Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, who is also minister-in-charge of DBKU, remarked that the event’s 8th edition this year involved an expert panel of invited judges from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

“This competition has not only strengthened bonds among cat lovers but has also contributed to the growth of Sarawak’s tourism industry, and the presence of international judges here today proves that Kuching continues to grow as a preferred tourist destination,” he said in his speech at the event.

The event held at Mydin Hypermarket, Vista Tunku here yesterday was graced by the Sarawak Premier’s wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang.

Also present were Kuching North Datuk Bandar Hilmy Othman and Dr Abdul Rahman’s wife Datin Siti Shorgayah Ahmad Zaidin.

An eight-month-old male Bengal cat named Rimba was adjudged as the ‘Best Cat’ out of the 90 cats competing in the event.

Rimba’s first appearance in the competition had also won himself the Best Kitten in the Short Hair category award.

According to its owner Jordan Arkin, 26, from Serian, he named his cat ‘Rimba’ to match its characteristics and curious, playful nature.