Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run draws thousands

23 Aug 2015 / 17:48 H.
    Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run draws thousands
    Runners for the Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run 3km category sprinting away after being flagged off at Padang Merbok, KL. SUNPIX by SHAHRILL BASRI
    Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run draws thousands
    Hifzan Husna Saidi (R) and Hasnurul Hani Saidi are among those who turned up for the run all dolled up. SUNPIX by ADIB RAWI YAHYA
    Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run draws thousands
    Jailani (C) cheering alongside the crowd of runners before the 10km category run begins. SUNPIX by SHAHRILL BASRI
    Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run draws thousands
    Hifzan Husna Saidi (C) and Hasnurul Hani Saidi (R) taking a photograph with Jailani. SUNPIX by SHAHRILL BASRI

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 5,000 people from all walks of life participated in the Sehati Sejiwa Merdeka Run at Padang Merbok early morning today.
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy minister Datuk Jailani Johari who flagged off the 10km category said the main objective of the run is to boost the spirit of patriotism and togetherness among all Malaysian.
The run featured 10km category for avid runners, a more relaxed 5km for leisure runners and 3km for kids between 7 and 12 years old.
Jailani said that the run is to encourage a healthy lifestyle besides bring the Malaysian community in a spirit of togetherness.
“The run can be a fun and enjoyable. It is an activity that fosters quality time with family and friends because I can see it here that there are a many families who are willing to sacrifice their Sunday morning to participate in the run,” he said.
Among the main attractions of the run is a cash prize worth more than RM10,000 and other prizes include cash money for 10 runners who dressed up creatively for the run, as well as other prizes such as motorcycles, bicycles and sporting goods.

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