Kota Kinabalu: The 34th Borneo Safari featuring a massive convoy of 650 registered four-wheel-drive vehicles and 1,720 participants was officially flagged off by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin, in front of the Sabah Tourism Board Building along Gaya Street, Sunday morning.
The annual event is organised by Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) in close collaboration with the Sabah Tourism Board and other major corporate partners.
The gruelling eight-day expedition, which drew extreme off-road enthusiasts from 15 countries alongside a strong Malaysian contingent cemented Sabah’s status as a global adventure tourism powerhouse.
In the competition category, 31 drivers will tackle 24 gruelling Special Stages. Together, all participants will navigate remote jungle terrain, deep rivers and abandoned logging trails, experiencing the raw, rugged beauty of Sabah’s interior.
Their punishing journey will conclude Nov 1 at a celebratory gala dinner at the Hakka Hall in Kota Kinabalu to crown this year’s champions.
Also present at the flag off ceremony were SFWDA president Faiz Nordin, who is also the event director, as well as representatives from the event’s main sponsors, Isuzu Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Grantt Lubricants and official fuel partner Petronas Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 with Pro-Drive.
