Rela tests-run for 120 before annual camp

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Junwin (centre) in a photocall with participants from nine districts at the launch of the ‘Jalan Lasak’ competition yesterday.

KUCHING: The People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) of Sarawak organised a ‘Jalan Lasak’ 5km competition for 120 participants from nine districts here yesterday.

The event was held in preparation for the Relasis Polytechnic annual camp for Rela Southern region in Malacca on Nov 19.

“This competition is to fine-tune the physical and capabilities of our members while promoting cooperation and teamwork,” said Rela Sarawak acting deputy director Junwin Ibeng during the launch of the event at Rela Sarawak headquarters in Jalan Rock.

He added that all safety measures and precautions will be looked upon with the utmost priority as well as the welfare of participants.

He said apart from the ‘Jalan Lasak’ programme, participants also go through a marching and shooting test.