Fifty-six vehicles are participating in the Syawal Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Tour at the Kelantan state level in conjunction with the 56th Merdeka Celebration on Aug 31.

The convoy involves 112 participants from government departments and agencies as well as several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Superbike Club, For-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Club and the 1Malaysia Community.

The programme, organised by the Kelantan Information Department in collaboration with the Federal Development Department (JPP) Kelantan, was launched by Kelantan JPP director Datuk Makhtar Mustapha at Kolej Vokasional Tanah Merah, here today.

The tour will end at Pasir Puteh on Aug 30.