Sarawak 4x4 Jamboree to cover 187km
KUCHING: The inaugural Sarawak 4x4 Jamboree 2016, which began at the civic centre here yesterday, will cover a total distance of 187km.
The four- day exploration drive will be a mix of on-road and offroad terrain to challenge both vehicles and drivers.
Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Jinep and permanent secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datu Ik Pahon Joyik were among those invited to flag off the convoy.
Henry said he was pleased to note the participants would be exposed to not just the state’s nature but also local culture, adding he hoped it would be an annual event.
He said the jamboree should also benefit the local community in the areas visited.
Participants were scheduled to travel over 57km of mixed terrain yesterday before settling down at their first campsite at Mount Moi.
Today, the convoy is scheduled to travel through hardcore off-road terrain, covering a total distance
MMM is excited to join the first Sarawak 4x4 Jamboree event with 4x4 enthusiasts who gather to share a common interest for 4x4 vehicles.
of 45km from Mount Moi to Padang Pan.
Tomorrow, participants are to make their way from Padang Pan to Serikin to register a total distance of 29km. On the last day, the convoy is to travel 56km from Serikin to Fairy Caves.
Organised by 4x4 Travel and Adventure Club, the first Sarawak 4x4 Jamboree is held in collaboration with the Kuching Civic Centre Youth Centre and endorsed by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Solidarity.
Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia ( MMM) was among the participants of the expedition, to prove the capabilities of the new Mitsubishi Triton with Mivec Turbo Diesel engine.
In a press statement, MMM chief executive officer Tomoyuki Shinnishi said, “MMM is excited to join the first Sarawak 4x4 Jamboree event with 4x4 enthusiasts who gather to share a common interest for 4x4 vehicles.
“After Team Mitsubishi Triton successfully completed the recent Borneo Safari event for the second consecutive year, we were very proud and decided to rise up to the challenge once again to participate in another gruesome 4x4 challenge.”
The statement said the newlylaunched Trition is also the fi rst pick-up truck in its segment to offer an aluminium alloy block diesel engine with Mivec variable valve timing technology.
“With Mitsubishi’s long experience in cross country competition and proven success in conquering the toughest terrain, continuous refinements have been made to improve the production of Mitsubishi vehicles.
“With the new Mivec Turbo Diesel engine, the company is confident of meeting pick up owner’s high level of expectations,” added the statement.
Tomoyuki Shinnishi, MMM CEO