Convoy to arrive in Perak

Convoy to arrive in Perak on Aug 3
Monday July 9, 2007

THE Information Department’s Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang national 4WD convoy will arrive in Perak from the Cameron Highlands on Aug 3.

Perak Information Department director Abdullah Mohd Ariff said the convoy would arrive in Tapah on that day and would pass Hutan Melintang, Sitiawan, Lumut and Pantai Remis the following day.

He said the convoy, aimed at drumming up publicity for the 50th National Day celebrations, would pass Taiping, Bagan Serai and Parit Buntar on Aug 5 before proceeding to Penang.

Speaking to reporters after the department’s monthly gathering in Ipoh recently, Abdullah said the convoy would return to the state on Aug 9 from Kedah before proceeding to Kelantan the next day.

He said the convoy, which would be flagged off from Malacca on July 29, comprised 65 4WD vehicles with 180 participants.

“It will travel round the country before ending in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 16 for the launching of the Merdeka Month celebration,” he added. -- The Star