Lo nKhere Chiang agree that Borneo the place to be for sports tourism

08/04/2015

BeritaDaily

KUCHING: There are many extreme and challenging events that can be organised in Borneo to transform the island into a sport tourism destination, says Tourism Ministry permanent secretary Ik Paon Joyik.

Tourism Ministry wants to make Borneo Island a popular venue for adventure and extreme sports.

 

He said organising such events could bring the people together and create economic activities for the locals.

“Let us make Borneo Island a popular venue for adventure and extreme sports,” he said at a press conference in conjunction with the launch of the Padawan International 4X4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge 2015 here today.

On the upcoming 4X4 challenge, Pahon said it would bring the people together to spur domestic tourism which would provide a spin-off effect to the service and local industry.

Meanwhile, Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said a preliminary survey indicated the event would generate total economic activity to the tune of approximately RM3 million, with the average spending of a domestic and foreign visitor at approximately RM375.

“This is part of the spill-over effect from the event in generating tourism ringgit with many racing fans and supporters who come to Sarawak for the sole purpose of watching the race and most likely, extending their stay to visit other fascinating attractions that Padawan has to offer,” he said.

Lo said the council would need more than RM300,000 to organise the Padawan International 4X4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge 2015