MPP organises Padawan International 4×4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge

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KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will hold the Padawan International 4×4 Off-Roaders Extreme Challenge 2015 at Bengoh resettlement scheme on May 23 to 26.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the launching ceremony will be held on April 8 and will be officiated by Health assistant minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil.

“The challenge will see 60 off-road vehicles taking part, making it one of the best four-wheel challenges in the state, pitting competitive machines against nature.

“Some of the tasks include river wading, winching, hill climbing, mud slide driving, downhill maneuvering and rock climbing as well as testing the true skills of driving,” he explained to a press conference yesterday.

Lo said the event is a move by MPP to help the Tourism Ministry promote Padawan as a tourist destination.

In addition to the challenge, MPP will also hold the Lalu Lintas Shell programme on April 2.

“This programme is expected to be participated by 13 secondary schools and 23 primary schools. The winner will represent Sarawak to compete at the national level.

“It also educates the young about road safety. We hope people staying in the area will support by taking part in these events,’ he said.