| Lyna Mohamad |
FIVE members of the Darussalam Motorcycle Association (PEMODA), who are participating in the Lady Bikers Tourism Johor Ride 2018, met the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar over breakfast at the palace recently.
Sultan Ibrahim, who flagged off the convoy comprising 108 riders from Malaysia and Brunei at Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Bahru, was surprised to see the participants from Brunei, said Serinorhaty binti Haji Lamat who leads the Brunei lady bikers.
The inaugural motorbike ride event, organised by the state government through Tourism Johor, involves a tour of 14 tourism locations in Johor to diversify the state tourist attractions, draw more tourists and expand product promotional campaigns.
According to state Women and Tourism chairman, Liow Cai Tung, the event also served to expand hospitality services and develop tourism packages for motoring activities such as convoy rides.
Tourist attractions include Marina Puteri Harbour, Stadium Tan Sri Haji Hassan Yunos Larkin, Kompleks Yayasan Warisan Johor, Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru and Laman Mahkota.
The group will also visit Zeromile, Muzium Tokoh, Muzium Nelayan Tanjung Balau, Pantai Tanjung Balau, Muar River Cruise and Desa Keroma Eco Resort, Muar.
Serinorhaty said it has been quite an experience especially the 1,000km-ride that started in Putrajaya on Friday, heading to Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi before stopping in Muar.