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 ROUND 4 - DESARU, JOHOR

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Desaru is a beach and resort area in Johor, Malaysia. It is located approximately 88 kilometers east of Johor Bahru, on the South China Sea. Situated on a 25km stretch of virtually untouched beaches, it is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, catamaran-sailing, and even jungle trekking. One can also make arrangements for night fishing on a floating pontoon. There are two first class beach resorts, several chalets, and other amenities. Golf enthusiasts can try a round of their favorite game at the nearby 18-hole international standard golf course. Food stalls and restaurants provide some of the finest Malay, Chinese, and Western cuisine.



 PRESS RELEASES AND NEWS UPDATES

KARAMJIT SINGH WINS AGAIN IN KUANTAN
Monday, June 30, 2008 By YS Khong
29 June 2008, Kuantan, Pahang: Karamjit Singh had an easy victory in the third round of the Malaysian Rally Championship held in Kuantan over the weekend. After the rally settled down, the top three drivers were comfortably spaced out, and went into conservation mode. As a result, most of the excitement was in the midfield. MORE

SURPRISE FINISH SIXTH FOR NEWCOMER TO MALAYSIAN RALLY
29/6/2008
29 June 2008, Kuantan, Pahang: With the top three drivers comfortably spaced by minutes and switching to conservation mode, most of the action in the third round of the Malaysian Rally Championship was in the midfield. MORE

GOOD WEATHER BRINGS BAD LUCK FOR THREE TOP RALLY DRIVERS
28/6/2008
28 June 2008, Kuantan, Pahang: The near-perfect weather and glaring sunlight in Kuantan pierced a few egos in the early stages of the third round of the Malaysian Rally Championship (MRC) today, sending two top contenders back to the service park with badly damaged cars. MORE

HEATED BATTLE EXPECTED AT RALLY IN KUANTAN THIS WEEKEND
25/6/2008
New international entries in faster cars set to challenge Karamjit
25 June 2008, Kuantan: Malaysian Rally Champ Karamjit Singh is expecting that the new drivers entered in the third Round of the 2008 Malaysian Rally Championship (MRC) will challenge him for the top spot this weekend in Kuantan. MORE

NEW ZEALANDER MARK TAPPER TO RALLY IN MALAYSIA
24/6/2008
New Zealand rally driver Mark Tapper will compete in the third round of the Malaysian Rally Championship in Kuantan this weekend. He is looking to gain valuable experience towards the Pirelli Star Driver award, which is an initiative by the FIA to discover a future World Rally Champion. Contesting the rest of the Malaysian Championship is also an option the quick Kiwi is considering. MORE

TV: REALITY RALLY
By KIREN KAUR
Sunday People
ONE wonders what motorsports – the fun, challenging, sometimes muddy but always hot branch of rallying no less – has to do with reality television? MORE

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ROUND 4 RELATED INFO

Getting there...

From North & South Highway

From Kulai Exit, drive straight till you reach the second traffic light and T-junction. Turn right and head towards Kulai Town. You are on Route 3. When you reach town (about 10 minutes) turn left when you see the Kota Tinggi and Mersing Sign. MORE

Accommodation

Desaru Golden Beach Resort
(Rally Headquarters)
Tanjung Penawar,
81907 Kota Tinggi, Johor
Tel: +607 822 1101
Fax: +607 822 1480
Official Website

The Pulai Desaru Beach
PO Box 29,
Bandar Penawar,
81900 Kota Tinggi,
Johor
Tel: +607-822-2222
Fax: +607-822-2223

Please logon to www.desaruresort.com for more hotel options.




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