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LABUAN:  A total of 40 participants will compete in the Labuan Super Novice 4X4 Challenge 2026, a three-day event starting today at the Kiansam Off-Road Track.

Labuan Four-Wheel Drive Club Deputy Chairman Norazili Timpai said the second edition of the competition attracted participants from Labuan, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam.

He said this year’s championship is expected to be highly competitive, with 9th Kaamatan Challenge 4X4 Penampang champion Kamarulazhar Abdul Lahin among the contenders. Last year’s participant and runner-up of the same event, Mohd Izzat, will also be competing.

Two female drivers, Jovi Yih and Caroline Maurice, both from Sabah, are also set to take part.

Norazili said the championship would feature seven special stages, each presenting different obstacles and challenges. Participants must complete all stages to collect points towards the overall title.

The participants were flagged off during a ceremony at the Kg Pantai Community Hall, officiated by Labuan Corporation Chief Executive Officer Rithuan Mohd Ismail.

Rithuan said the championship is one of the sports tourism events listed in Labuan Corporation’s tourism calendar and added that the corporation had contributed RM10,000 towards organising the event.

The closing ceremony and prize presentation are expected to be officiated by Labuan Four-Wheel Drive Club patron Datuk Mohd Rafi Alli Hassan.

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