KOTA KINABALU: The highly anticipated Borneo Safari International Off-Road Challenge returns to Sabah after a two-year break, bringing with it 470 modified off-road vehicles.
The 30th Borneo Safari edition will see over 1,000 participants driving through Tuaran and navigating the terrains of Kota Belud using old logging roads.
The participants come from all over Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei.
Flagging off the event on Sunday, Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister cum Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the positive response, particularly from neighbouring countries, shows that outdoor adventure activity in Sabah is growing in popularity.
“We at the Sabah Tourism see this as part of a concerted push to attract more tourists. We hope that all participants will take this opportunity to explore Sabah’s beauty and share their experiences with the world.
“I am sure through everyone’s reports and publicity, it will help propel the state’s tourism industry,” he said.
