BELAWAI: Various exciting activities will take place during the 10-day Belawai Festival, scheduled from September 20 to 29.

Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said a total of 33 events have been lined up throughout the festival, involving the participation of over 1,000 members of the local community.

The festival is set to be officiated by the Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg on September 29.

“This programme caters to all levels of society. If we look at the impact of this programme at Belawai Beach, it benefits not only the people in Kampung Belawai but also the entire Tanjung Manis District. 

“It provides an excellent platform to further develop Belawai Beach as a tourist destination,” he said when met by reporters after chairing the final coordination meeting for the Belawai Festival 2024 at the Tanjung Manis District Office on Wednesday. 

In addition to performances by famous celebrities, there will also be over 150 stalls, along with a fishing competition targeting more than 500 participants with a grand prize of RM 20,000 for the winner.

The Kuala Rajang Assemblyman added that the programme this time is more packed and exciting compared to previous years.

Therefore, Datuk Len invites and encourages local and out-of-town residents to come and liven up the planned festival.

Also present during the meeting were Acting District Officer of Tanjung Manis, Ismail Kasah, department heads, community leaders, and members of the Belawai Festival Committee. -UKASnews