| Achong Tanjong |
A GROUP of 27 paddlers from the Labuan Canoe Association and four from the Brunei National Kayak Association took part in the ‘Kayuhan Kayak Muhibbah’(Labuan –Brunei) held in conjunction with Malaysia’s 60th Independence Day.
The paddlers arrived safely at Serasa Beach yesterday after kayaking for a distance of 80km from Labuan to Brunei.
The Brunei National Kayak Association was represented by Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Canoe Association and Major (Rtd) Mohd Talip bin Haji Mohd Tahir, Secretary General of the association and two other members.
Upon arrival at Serasa Beach yesterday the paddlers were welcomed by YB Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman, member of Legislative Council. Also present at the event was Vice President of the association, Haji Abdul Jalil bin Haji Bakar.
According to Major (Rtd) Mohd Talip, the expedition, organised by the Labuan Canoe Association began on Friday where they stayed overnight at Rusukan Besar Island in Labuan before continuing their journey to Brunei, covering a total distance of 80km.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Labuan Canoe Association said that the kayak expedition was held to mark Malaysia’s 60th Independence Day, celebrated on August 31, and also to promote Labuan as a tourist destination and at the same time, to promote sea sports activity in Labuan especially among Bruneians.
He said that a similar event was organised 10 years ago but without any participation from Brunei.
The President of Brunei Darussalam National Canoe Association also hosted a welcoming dinner for the participants. The Labuan participants will leave the country today.
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