Swimming Across the Dinding Strait Makes History

In conjunction with Malaysia's 62nd Independence Day celebrations, 10 young swimmers, including those with autism and dyslexia, have etched their names into Malaysian history after successfully swimming across the 10-kilometer Dinding Strait.

Rokiah Mat, Vice President and Honorary Secretary of the Pertubuhan Anak Perak, stated that the program was conducted to further enliven the independence celebrations. The program also involved 45 officers and personnel from the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) who were tasked with escorting all the young swimmers as they crossed the Dinding Strait.

The Dinding Strait was chosen as the program's location as it symbolizes the return of the Dinding Strait to the state of Perak, following the struggle of the late Sultan Iskandar Shah (the 30th Sultan of Perak).

The event that took place in 1935 was highly historic, as the administration of the Dinding Strait had changed hands between colonial powers during 109 years of colonization in Perak. You can refer to the article

The Story of the Dinding District Separated from Perak for 109 Years

for more details regarding the story. This program is also one way to express deep appreciation and love for the country, as well as the meaning of independence, while also carrying a message about protecting marine life.

The swim across the Dinding Strait began at the Pulau Pangkor Jetty and ended at the Weldzone Jetty in Lumut, taking approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete.

Congratulations to all the swimmers involved in this program, and thank you to everyone who was involved, directly or indirectly, in making this historic program a success.