Sarawak : Kayak for Humanity mission takes off

MUKAH: A group of 20 kayakers on a mission called Kayak for Humanity Sarawak 2011 started their journey from here on Saturday to row some 700 nautical miles along Sarawak’s coastline.

Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek flagged off the 14-day expedition at the fishermen’s jetty here in a simple ceremony.

Joining the noble cause were 10 from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Team spirit: Shabery (centre) making a sign of unity with other officials and
kayakers before flagging off the expedition in Mukah.

They will make stopovers at various kampungs along the coast and are scheduled to arrive at the Kuching Waterfront in the afternoon of March 25.

The stopovers will include Igan, Matu, Daro, Serdeng, Belawai and Kabong.

When the expedition is completed, it will go on record as another achievement for the state – thanks to the adventurous Sarawak Boleh spirit.

Shabery’s two-day visit to Mukah was in conjunction with the Karnival Mesra Belia 1Sarawak DUN Balingian and Karnival Futsal 1Belia 1Malaysia DUN Dalat.

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