Lo Khere Chiang said: All Set For Bengoh Resettlement Scheme Challenge

All Set For Bengoh Resettlement Scheme Challenge

Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2015 

Malaysiandigest.com 

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Bengoh Resettlement SchemeKUCHING -- Preparations for the inaugural Padawan International 4x4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge and the Bengoh Cultural Carnival to be held at the Bengoh Resettlement Scheme (BRS), Jalan Puncak Borneo, about 40km from here from May 22 to May 24, is in full bloom.

The Padawan International 4x4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge is organised by the Padawan Municipal Council (MMP) while the Bengoh Cultural Carnival is organised by a separate committee in collaboration with the Siburan and Padawan Sub-District Council and various non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said that the event was already a successful one as there were 60 teams from Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, West Malaysia, Sabah and local teams who have confirmed their participants in the Padawan International 4x4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge.

"I would like to encourage 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 here Wedenesday.

Lo said that through the event, participants from other countries can have an opportunity to visit beautiful sites in Padawan such as the Anah Rais Longhouse, Benuk Longhouse, Rafflesia Garden, Biodiversity Centre, Orang Utan and caves.

Meanwhile, organising chairman Wilfred Yap said various safety aspects of the track composed of slopes and hills in different height and angels are also being locked into to ensure it complied with the highest international standard, adding that the event was sanctioned by the Automobile Association Malaysia (AAM).

Yap said competitors will demonstrate their ability and skills when showcasing their modified 4x4 vehicle's flexibility and maneuverability in various types of terrain, rocks, mud and water.

He said Assistant Minister of Public Health Datuk Dr Jerip Susil will represent Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem to officiate the opening of the event.

Meanwhile, the Bengoh Cultural Carnival to be held on the same date and venue is expected to be a crowd puller since many interesting activities are held, including the final of the Miss Culture Bengoh on May 23, gong beating and cultural dance performances as well as exhibition by various government agencies while stalls are set up to sell food and beverage as well as handicraft.