Malaysia's 4WD Adventure (Rainforest Challenge)

Adventuring and exploring Malaysia's rain forest become one of the favorite activities among Malaysian now day. Driving a 4 Wheel Drive engine become popular now day and therefor is much easier for them to explore more in Malaysian jungle. It is different from those days where only people who involved in construction field like to use these vehicle but today it has become hobbies to many Malaysian. Owning a 4WD or 4x4 not just for construction use or to carry heavy load but also for traveling off road in Malaysian jungle. They even have a yearly event for 4WD enthusiasts around the world to explore and challenge in Malaysia's rainforest such as Rain Forest Challenge (RFC).

Rain Forest Challenge (RFC) was initiated in year 1997 and the event normally held between November and December every year. Why November or December? The wind and rain of the North East Monsoon normally falls on these two months, it has been an advantage to the event to become more challenging to the participants. A tropical secondary jungle environment is such that the existing and/or disused logging tracks can turn into formidable obstacles during the rainy season. A single day's thunderstorm of high water will further make sure the event become more challenging. The heavy rain will obliterate the tyre tracks left by the convoy and therefor the environment will not be the issue. The participants are also abide by strict jungle code to ensure the eco-system preserved.

With competitors and press from 30 countries, this assembly of 4x4 vehicles and enthusiasts from North and South America, Africa and Europe will be sharing friendship, teamwork and camaraderie as well as giving their best to win the prestigious Individual Champion, Team Champion, Team Spirit Award, Jungle Man, Most Unique 4x4, Environment Award and Special Awards.

The Rain Forest Challenge was awarded the Top Ten Most Spectacular Sports Tourism Event by the Ministry of Tourism & Ministry of Youth & Sports of Malaysia and the Most Countries Participation in a 4x4 Event by Malaysia Book of Records.

On 5th to 14 December 2008,Malaysia will be flooded by 4WD enthusiasts around the world. Held in Terengganu, they will be again mentally and physically tested to endure the challenge.

To participate in Rain Forest Challenge (RFC) 2008 click here

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