Two new events launched in Bengoh

Dr Jerip Susil (fourth friom left) officiated at the launching of the new events

Two new sports cum tourism related events in Bengoh constituency was launched recently by the Public Health Assistant Dr Jerip Susil in conjunction with the Respdemop Jogathon 2011, held at Kampung Semadang in Penrissen near Kuching, Sarawak.

The two events are the Sarawak River Treasure Hunt 2012 and Borneo Rainforest Run 2012.

The events will be organised by a local event management company - Ma’asa Event Management owned by a local Bidayuh, Ceasser Robert Kenneth.

Ceasser said the Sarawak River Treasure Hunt 2012 will be held along the Sungai Semadang in July 2012, starting from Kampung Semadang river bank going upsteam to finish at Kampung Danu where participants will spend one night at the village’s homestay.

He said the treasure hunt event also requires participants to bring along their fishing gear as they are required to fish at a designated area along the route.

“Meanwhile the Borneo Rainforest Run 2012 will be held in September 2011 along the Kampung Semadang-Kampung Skio Road,” Ceasser told the press at the launching of the event by Dr Jerip, who is Bengoh State Assemblyman.

He said both events will be jointly organised with the JKKK of the two nearby villages – Kampung Semadang and Kampung Danu.

He said the events is targeting the local and foreign participations, which will compliment the efforts by the Tourism Ministry to lure in tourists to the areas and in particular promoting Penrissen area in the Bengoh constituency as one of the interesting tourism destinations in the state.

The other objective of having the events according to Ceasser was to raise the profile of the area so that the locals could be proud of the area.

He said the festivities during the event will come in the form of food and drink, live music and souvenir bazaar.

“The Sungai Sarawak Kiri also known as Semadang River is a fantastic natural river with its unique feature and the beautiful nature of rainforest and mountains.

“We have natural environment, wonderful sense of place and have a hospitable local community making the visitors feel welcome.

“The locals are certainly one of the best hosts to make visitors feel welcome. Our local Bidayuh and Sarawakian culture of friendliness, tolerance and warm reception is perhaps the biggest reason for making visitors from near and far feel welcome,” said Ceasser.

He said the Ministry of Tourism has carried out homestay as well as other tourism related courses, and they are now bearing fruit.

“And such activities and events would contribute towards the economy and well being of the people in this area,” said Ceasser.

He said his company will also be carrying out team building and corporate activities in the area, and has identified Rabak Ma’asa in Kampung Semadang as the site.

“The two new events ideally suited to the area and could draw visitors to the area. The economy generation is through tourism and visitors – both domestic and international to the area and raise local pride of their home (own area), exhibit government concern and care for local area, build publicity and enhance awareness of the area,” he pointed out.

On how does this event could benefit the local economy of the host area, Ceasser said that will be through home-stay programme, camping fees, transportation services, sale food and beverages, sale of souvenirs, visits to other attractions and increase local pride and sense of place.

Hence he hoped the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and Ministry of Tourism and Heritage Sarawak and other relevant agencies would support our events.

For enquiry please contact Robert Kenneth (Tel: 013-2036553)