KUCHING (Jan 2): The 99 metres tall flagpole at the Dataran Ibu Pertiwi here has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the tallest flagpole not only in Malaysia but also in the Southeast Asia.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the presentation of the MBOR certificate by MBOR representative Edwin Yeoh to State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki during a walkabout at the Dataran Ibu Pertiwi yesterday.