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Scrutineering |
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atmospher was relax and easy during scrutineering |
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Teng's rig |
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was worked on to the 11th hour right before registration was closing |
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Merdeka rig |
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eventual champ's Chang brother's rig was prepared for the national 50th anniversay celebrations with colours of Malaysia |
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race brief |
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was held a no nonsense affair with new safety standards being announced |
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head team |
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L-R: Laurence Baraw- Competition manager, Eddie Alvarado- Technical manager, Malcolm Jitam - Event Director, Robert Chien - Local logistics, Md Masshoud - Event Steward |
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Malcolm explains |
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the finer points of a prepared vehicle to Gracie (CEO Sarawak Toursm) and Tony Wong VIP rep for Senator Datuk Hii |
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Flag off |
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was jointly handled by VIPs and organisers |
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Marshals briefing |
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event Steward, Md Masshoud from MAM shares the finer points of marshalling an event |
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Parkcity Mall |
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was the point of congregation for all who were involved in the event |
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scirrors, paper, stone! |
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that was how the starting order for the Group A >1800 cc was chosen |
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Group B champ Rumy |
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get his time check from the marshal |
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Siong Fah |
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get up close and personal with TV3 host Herman |
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Event Champ was |
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in seruious mood all the way during competition |
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Suffering |
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Ah Kion shows how it's like t be a co-driver and grimmaces from the strain of making his way through mud |
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TV3 host Herman |
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and cameraman Fiaroz takes a breather with new found friends in Bintulu |
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Conspiracy... |
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the Sabahans discuss winch modification while waiting for the official announcement of the results |
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Scrutineering team |
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L-R Charles Lim (Miri), Laurence and Eddie |
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Jungle Man Award |
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goes to Lim from Sabah for his valuable contribution |
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Registration day |
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Eunice, sceretary of event at Medan Jaya where the scrutineering was held |
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Jacko |
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waits for his co-driver to set up the winch before proceeding |
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Best Marshal Award |
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goes to Ah Leong from Bintulu who learnt on the job, a fast learner and steady. He receives GX Racing oils from Shawn Tan of United Oil |
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Red Crescent |
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Johnny and Lucas were on hand with an ambulance and first response, since it was incident free, they enjoyed the watching the competition |
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