Blue Wave of Peace Sweeps Kuantan with 1,900 Participants
The Pahang leg of Run for Peace 2025, organised by SGM Pahang, took place on 7 September 2025 at SJKC Kuang Hwa in Kuantan, with YB Lee Chin Chen, Deputy Speaker of the Pahang State Assembly, officiating the event.
In his speech, YB Lee stressed that peace begins within each person, and the empathy and respect that they foster for others will benefit the family, community and the nation, leading eventually to a harmonious future of unity. This message struck a chord with the crowd.
Amid light rain, the 1,900 participants persevered in completing the five-kilometre run flagged off by YB Lee at 7:30 a.m.
Beyond the finish line, participants enjoyed activities showcasing practical SDGs initiatives, such as making eco mudballs and the Seeds of Hope and Action exhibition. Children also had fun playing various games while youth performances enlivened the atmosphere.
Participants across generations ran together, creating a symbolic blue wave of peace, with the day ending in smiles and heartfelt exchanges. While the Run has ended, the spirit of the event lives on, reminding us that every step taken carries the promise of a more peaceful tomorrow.
Reported by Lim Bee Chiu
YB Lee Chin Chen officiating the Pahang Run for Peace by striking the drum.Participants from various backgrounds warming up before the run.Peace lovers showing their spirit to achieve peace through their own actions.Narrators from the Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) booth explaining about eco-friendly water restoration and pollution awareness.The Kuantan Police District Headquarters also educated the public about crime prevention.
More on Run for Peace 2025
First held in 2005, Run for Peace (RFP) is a biennial, non-competitive event that has attracted over 400,000 participants nationwide over the past two decades. Embracing the slogan, “Peace Starts with Me! ACT NOW for SDGs!”, the event highlights the message of peace in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encourages Malaysians to take concrete action for a better future. Throughout September, more than 70,000 people are expected to join the run across 22 locations nationwide.
This year also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and Run for Peace seeks to advance the SDGs by fostering a culture of peace, treasuring life, embracing diversity and protecting the environment for future generations.
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