Former journo first to swim non-stop from Perhentian to Besut


Ridzwan swimming alongside his support team during his 19km solo effort from Pulau Perhentian to Besut.

A FORMER journalist became the first person to swim solo non-stop and unassisted from Pulau Perhentian to Besut in Terengganu.

In a private event called Perhentian Channel Solo Swim 2021, Ridzwan Rahim entered the water at 4am from Alunan Resort on the popular resort island accompanied by a kayaker, an escort boat and a photography boat.

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