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| HAVE A SAFE TRIP: Abdul Karim receiving a memento from Azri, witnessed by Affandi (third right) and ‘Kembara Jejak Merdeka’ participants. |
KUCHING: The ‘Kembara Jejak Merdeka’ from Kuching to Pontianak which will be participated by 50 big bikes in conjunction with Sarawak’s 50th anniversary of independence within Malaysia will serve as a platform to promote peace and harmony between the state and the region of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Besides that, it will instil the spirit of patriotism among locals and serve as an excellent platform to promote Sarawak as a safe destination, said Assistant Minister of Social Development (Youth Development) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
“We hope that the organisers of this tour will bring forth a good message as well as provide a clear picture to the people of West Kalimantan on the prosperity achieved throughout the 50 years that Sarawak gained independence in
Malaysia.
“At the same time, this programme will foster closer ties between Malaysia and Indonesia,” he said in a press conference held at his office at Baitulmakmur here yesterday.
“We are very supportive of this programme as it will bring favourable impact on the participants as well as the people of Sarawak indirectly,” added Abdul Karim.
The ‘Kembara Jejak Merdeka’ organised by the Borneo Island Big Bikers (BIBB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Ministry of Tourism starts from today until December 2.
Meanwhile, BIBB president Azri Nor said various community programmes would be held during the tour.
“Our convoy will be flying the Jalur Gemilang throughout the tour while at the same time we are also organising community programmes to help the needy,” he said.
Also present at the press conference was Ministry of Social Development permanent secretary Affandi Keli and participants of the ‘Kembara Jejak Merdeka’.
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