Friday, September 02, 2005

Lambir Forest Challenge 2005

The 3rd Lambir Rainforest Challenge which will be held at the Lambir National Park in Miri on September 25, which is organised by the Miri Resident Office in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban Development and Tourism, Sarawak Forestry Corporation and Sarawak Tourism Board.

The unique Lambir Rainforest Challenge 2005 is listed in the Malaysia tourism calendar, and this year's race will be the first to be held since Miri attains city status.

The respective reigning men and women champions - Sefli Ahar of Brunei Darussalam and Hasny Salagan from Sabah - will also take part this year to defend their titles as the king and queen of Lambir.

The 2005 prize money totalled some RM22,950, and the organisers has added another category in the competition - for 46 years and above. This year's route will range from easy to extreme.

Interested participants may obtain entry forms from the Miri Resident or District Office or from Thompson Jerry (tel: 006085 430210).

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