The U12 tournament was established in 2007 following a proposal by Mr. Lee Gee Chung, the proprietor of Hiap Loong Tayar Sdn Bhd, to run it alongside the U14 competition. This expansion meant the annual event covered both primary and secondary schools, marking the first time the Basketball Association extended its reach to the primary level and established formal, friendly ties with various schools.

Due to the increased number of categories, the Hiap Loong Cup became the longest-running tournament in the calendar. Unrestricted by the preparation schedule for state-level championships, the event is primarily held during the school holidays from October to December.

Beyond the formal matches, the Association organizes “Parent-Child Games” on the final day of the finals. These activities involve parents and children shooting from the free-throw line for prizes. This initiative aims to foster better communication between parents and children while encouraging parents to support their children’s participation in healthy sports.

Beginning in 2016, following suggestions from various parties, the KK Basketball Association separated the U14 and U12 events to be held at different locations. Under this arrangement, the U12 matches are held in the mornings, while the U14 matches take place in the afternoons and evenings.

In recent years, Shan Tao Primary School has emerged as a powerhouse, clinching two titles. In the girls’ division, Shan Tao once achieved an impressive four-year winning streak, while Yu Min Primary School has also secured two consecutive championships.

In 2019, the donor Mr.Lee Gee Chung officially rebranded the “Hiap Loong Cup” as the “BST Cup” , while maintaining both the U14 and U12 categories.

The “Children’s Cup” history is as follows:

U11 Category: Launched in 2007 by the KK District Chinese School Headmasters Association.

U9 Category: Launched in 2015 by the same association.

Sponsorship: Both were sponsored by Mr. Lee Gee Chung.

Following a hiatus due to the pandemic after 2019, discussions between the donor and our Association led to a strategic shift. Starting from the 15th edition in 2024, the U12 category has been adjusted to U11 to carry forward the spirit of the “Children’s Cup.”

Regarding the U9 category, our Association officially took over the organization starting from the 6th edition in 2023; the first through fifth editions were previously organized by the KK District Chinese School Headmasters Association.