KUCHING: A total of 102 members of Borneo Island Big Bike (BIBB) will take part in the Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival 2017 to be held from 28 to 30 April in Sampit, Kalimantan, Indonesia.
The symbolic flag-off ceremony was performed by Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg at Magenta Restaurant, Kuching Waterfront yesterday.
This annual festival will be attended by big bikers from Sarawak, Sabah, Labuan, Brunei and Kalimantan.
“Reminder to road users to be careful, prudent and follow the rule while on the road. Do not drink and ride,” reminded Abang Johari at a press conference.
He said that when the road project from Sibu to Kapit was completed, he and BIBB would ride there to test the road.
“This Sibu-Kapit road expedition will be included in next year’s Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival which Sarawak will host,” he said.
The festival was initiated in 2000 with the objectives to strengthen the relationship between the states and countries involved, to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experiences among big bikers and to promote the road safety among road users.
Also present was Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
