60 teams for Padawan 4x4 Challenge
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council
(MPP) will be organising the inaugural ‘Padawan International 4x4 Off-Roaders
Extreme Challenge’ at the Bengoh Resettlement Scheme (BRS), Jalan Puncak Borneo
from May 22 to 24.
MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the event
already promised of success as there are 60 regional teams from Thailand,
Indonesia, Brunei, Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah who have confirmed their
participation.
“I would like to encourage the locals from
near and far such as Kuching, Miri, Lawas, Limbang and Sabah to come and
witness the event,” he said during a press conference at MPP, here, yesterday.
Lo said through the event, participants
from other countries can have the opportunity to visit beautiful scenes in
Padawan areas such as Mambong, Anah Rais Longhouse, Benuk Longhouse, Rafflesia
Garden, Biodiversity Centre, Orang Utans and the caves.
“Padawan has the best tourism spot in
Kuching area, for example, Bengoh will be a good potential destination for
tourism,” he added.
He said the event will be Sarawak’s major
tourism event in the tourism calendar.
Meanwhile, organising chairman Wilfred Yap
said that more than 1,000 visitors, including competitors are expected to join
the event.
“Final preparations are now being carried
out at the venue site. Various safety aspects of the track consisting of slopes
and hills of various heights and angels are also being looked into to ensure
that it complies with the highest international standard,” he said, adding that
the event is sanctioned by Automobile Association Malaysia (AAM).
Yap said that competitors will demostrate
their abilities and skills in showcasing their modified 4x4 vehicle’s
flexibility and manoeuvrability in various types of terrain of rocks, mud and
water.
“Admission to the event is free and
visitors may win lucky prizes as they participate in
various side activities during the race,”
he said.
He assured visitors and members of the
public not to worry about the road congestion and there will be many car parks
available during the event.
“Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi
Adenan Satem will be the guest of honour to attend the event, but will be
represented by Assistant Minister of Public Health Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil,” he
said.
Sarawak Tribune
Thursday 21-May-2015
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