The Jalan Menteri Besar Recreational Park was yesterday officially declared opened during a ceremony officiated by Minister of Development cum guest of honour Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar.

The day opened with a mass aerobics led by the guest of honour and officers from the Ministry of Development, following which attendees participated in a walkathon spanning the grounds of the park. Other recreational activities were also lined up for visitors.

The 35-hectare recreational. Park is located near the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance, facing the Immigration Department and the Labour Department.

The Jalan Menteri Besar Recreational Park is equipped with facilities such as resting huts, jogging tracks and also public facilities. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin