Sixth Borneo Highlands Nature Challenge June 30

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HAPPY TO SPONSOR: Lee Fah Mee Sdn Bhd management executive Hammond Chai (centre) handing over their sponsorship to Mohd Hashim.

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) in collaboration with Borneo Highlands Resort are organising the Sixth Borneo Highland Padawan Nature Challenge 2013 on June 30 to promote nature, adventure, sports and a healthy lifestyle.

The event is divided into the following categories — the PMC Chairman Challenge Trophy (open) — 10km cycling plus 15km trekking; Magnum Penrissen Summit Trekking Challenge (open) — 15km trekking and Batu Panggah Trekking Challenge (open) — 10km trekking.

The challenges are open to participants aged 18 and above and each team is to be formed by two contestants.

There are 10 prizes to be won from the PMC Chairman Challenge Trophy.

Magnum Penrissen Summit Trekking Challenge and Batu Panggah Trekking Challenge each have 15 prizes to be won.

A special prize will also be offered for the first woman team to arrive at the finishing point for the Batu Panggah Trekking Challenge.

“In order to introduce the event to first time trekkers, we are launching a new category this year, namely Borneo Highlands Run, which is divided into men and women categories.

“Any members of the public above the age of 13 are welcome to take part in the event.

“Through such an event, we hope to promote Padawan area (including the resort) as a place for eco-adventure tourism.

“We would also like to encourage local tourism players to be involved,” said the resort manager Zakaria Ismail yesterday.

Meanwhile, MPP deputy chairman Mohd Hashim Yap said there were many interesting places to visit along the way to the resort, such as the PMC Pitcher Conservation Centre, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Benuk Homestay, Annah Rais Homestay and its hot spring.

“We would also like to express our appreciation to our sponsors for their support,” he said.

Among the sponsors are Ayam Brand, Vegood, Lee Fah Mee Sdn Bhd, Nestle Milo, Julie’s Biscuit and Chenson Health Products Sdn Bhd.

All participants will be given the event T-shirt and certificates.

The closing date for registration will be this Friday.

Entry forms can be obtained from Absolute Cool Event office at Premier 101 (next to Ambank).

For more information, call 082-459370, 019-8913552 or email to [email protected].