Pan Sarawak Convoy to proceed despite Kuching's 722 rally cancellation, says organiser
MIRI (July 13): Despite the cancellation of a '722 Rally' at Song Kheng Hai Square in Kuching, the 2025 Pan Sarawak Independence Day Convoy will still go ahead as planned.
General convener Yeo Yaw Lee, in a statement today, assured all quarters – especially the participants – that the four-day motorcade would still proceed as scheduled.
'The significance of this motorcade is not in the mass gathering, but in travelling across Sarawak to awaken historical memory and raise public awareness,' said Yeo, also the treasurer of the newly-formed Miri Recreational Vehicles Camper Association.
'Our convoy commemorates Sarawak Independence Day on July 22, as gazetted by the state government.
'The three core objectives of the convoy are celebration and commemoration; historical and civic awakening; and focus on resources and development.
'The parade symbolises Sarawak's liberation from British colonial rule, and a reaffirmation of the country's original statehood status dating back to 1841.
'It is a celebration of identity, freedom from colonial shackles, and a move towards reclaiming our rightful place in history,' he added.
Yeo also highlighted the importance of civic education through travel and field visits, calling upon fellow Sarawakians to recognise the power of legal and historical knowledge in protecting their rights.
'The convoy's route will follow the Pan Borneo Highway, and culminate in Telok Melano Bay, the symbolic 'Zero-Kilometre' starting point, representing a new beginning for the people of Sarawak.
'The participants will stay overnight in Kuching after completing the route.'
Yeo said the convoy would kick off on July 18, departing from Lawas at 7am.
The group is expected to arrive at the Labu checkpoint in Brunei by 8am before proceeding to Limbang and crossing the border into Brunei once again.
By 9am, the convoy will transfer to the Sungai Tuju checkpoint and continue towards Miri, where they are expected to arrive at noon.
After lunch, the journey continues to Marudi before returning to Miri by 5pm.
That evening, the participants will spend the night at the Miri Beach RV Campground.
On July 19, the convoy will leave Miri and travel through Bekenu, Niah, Batu Niah, Bintulu, Balingian and Mukah, before arriving in Sibu for an overnight stay.
The following day, the group will head to Simanggang, passing Bintangor, Sarikei, Jakar, Saratok, Debak, Spaoh, Betong and Engkilili along the way.
On July 21, the convoy will begin the next journey either from Batu Kawa or Bau, and travel to Telok Melano via Lundu and Sematan. cancellation Convoy 722 Sarawak independence day Yeo Yaw Lee
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