Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia – 26 November, 2011: Unit Komunikasi Negeri Terengganu (UKOM) emerged as winner of the Motour Media Explorace 2011 at the Monsoon Cup. The Explorace was one of many side events organised by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia Terengganu Office with the support of T-Best Events. 

Seven media teams – RTM, TV3, Sinar Harian, Bernama, Utusan Malaysia/Kosmo, Kelab Wartawan Terengganu (KAWAT) A, and UKOM competed in the race. The teams were assigned nine different tasks which they had to finish within the allocated time.   

The first task tested the participants’ dexterity and creativity in sewing the Monsoon Cup logo on a flab while the second task required answering mystery questions. The third task was a jigsaw puzzle and the fourth, a “Fear Factor” challenge which required the press members to eat specially selected foods. Other tasks included collecting coins in a tank of eels, creating a replica of a yacht, and husking a coconut.  

Second place went to Bernama, third place to TV3, fourth to Sinar Harian, fifth to Utusan Malaysia/Kosmo, sixth to RTM and last but not least, KAWAT A. All teams received a hamper while the first five teams also received pen drives, portable hard discs, laptop bags and other computer related items. 

Mazshida Ruslal, assistant director of the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia Terengganu said, “This is our third time organising the Motour Media Explorace 2011. It’s our way of thanking the media and building a closer relationship with members of the press.”