THE DUKE-TARCian Run 2024, jointly organised by the TARCian Alumni Association (TAA) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), attracted 5,500 participants with the participants running along a 7-km stretch of the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE).
In celebration of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China, the run was a resounding success, with TAR UMT students, staff, and family members from Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Johor and Pahang campuses as well as the public. In addition, this year’s participants also included students, family members and staff of Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (SMJK) Chong Hwa Kuala Lumpur and as well as participants from the China Students and Scholars Association in Malaysia (CSSA-MY).
There were two flag-offs, beginning with the participants of SMJK Chong Hwa followed by a second group of runners, which were conducted by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lim Keng Cheng, Board Chairman of SMJK Chong Hwa, Prof Dato’ Indera Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, President of TAR UMT, Ir Mohd Hadzmir, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah, Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia, Troy Chan Gwo Haur, President of TARCian Alumni Association (TAA), Jackie Tan, Organising Chairman of TARCian Run 2024 and TAA Vice President as well as the Principal and members of the Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni body of SMJK Chong Hwa. Zhao Changtao, Counsellor from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia joined in the celebrations at the finish line.
Dr Lee said: “To all participants of DUKE-TARCian Run 2024, whether you ran, walked, or jogged, thank you for your enthusiasm and energy. You have embodied the spirit of unity and togetherness which is what this run is all about. Thank you to everyone for making today another memorable DUKE-TARCian Run and see you next year!”
First time participant and staff at Duke highway, Nabilah Mohd Noor said: “I am happy to have joined the run this year as I love running and it is great to experience the festive atmosphere of the DUKE-TARCian Run.”
DUKE-TARCian Run 2024 also featured various activities, including student performances, a games booth, and the lucky draw session, with a RM 1,500 grand cash prize
TARCian Run, an annually held run since 2015, is one of the many successful initiatives by TAA to continue raising funds for the TARC Education Fund. Since its establishment in 2012, TAA has raised over RM10 million for the TARC Education Fund.
