Jun 4, 2008

the 3th Sarawak Motor Sport Carnival 2007

Date: 18/12/2007 [TUESDAY]

About 250 participants from Sarawak, Labuan and West Malaysia including Brunei and Indonesia has confirmed to take part in the 3th Sarawak Motor Sport Carnival 2007, held at Miri Go-Kart on the 29th to 30th of this month.

According to the Sports Coordinator, Encik Awang Hasim Awang Bujang told RTM today they will participate in four categories namely go-kart, remote control power boat, remote control car and paraglider.

Encik Awang Hasim said remote control power boat receive very good response with 150 participants, go-kart 50, remote control car - 40 and 10 participants for paraglider.

He said during the two day carnival, there will be a demonstration on remote control aeroplane and helicopter which to be include as a new games for the carnival to be held next year.

It is also a go-kart demonstration workshop for members of the public which entrance are free.

He disclosed that due of the positive response from the participants, those from outside Miri can register themselve before 8 a.m on the 29th of this month.

Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan Hong Nam will officiate the sports carnival which offering prizes cash money about 20-thousand ringgit.

The annual event was organised by the Ministry of Social Development anf Urbanisation, KPSU in collaboration with various extreme sports association and government agencies in the state.

Among other, it is aims to promote as one of potential eco-adventure sports destination as well as to scout talented and trained young extreme sports in Sarawak.

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