Perak Run for Peace Inspires 8,000 Runners towards Peace and Sustainability
SGM Perak successfully held Run for Peace on September 7 at Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah, drawing an impressive turnout of 8,000 enthusiastic participants who gathered as early as 5:00 a.m. for the six-kilometre run.
With the slogan “Peace starts with me! Act NOW for SDGs!”, the aim of the event is to promote peace and build a sustainable future.
At 7:35 a.m., Perak state executive councillor YB Sandrea Ng Shy Ching officiated the flag-off, after which she proceeded to visit the SDG-related booths, joined by other invited guests.
When interviewed, YB Ng praised SGM for its efforts in promoting peace and the SDGs. She urged people to become peace ambassadors and continue to spread the ideal of peace.
Guests included Malaysian Chinese Muslim Association (Ipoh) chairperson Dato’ Dr Fadzli Cheah and Perak Chinese Assembly Hall president Datuk Kwan Foh Kwai.
In addition to the run, participants enjoyed a variety of engaging activities, including face-painting, health awareness programmes, pickleball lessons, and a 361 sports game. The venue was also adorned with creative eco-decorations, such as an arch and a striking jellyfish structure crafted from recycled plastic bottles. A vibrant wave design made from colourful bottle caps further highlighted the event’s sustainability theme.
Goodie bags were given to runners after completing their run. Many stayed back to visit the booths and posed for photographs at the decorative displays, making Run for Peace 2025 a joyful and meaningful success.
Reported by Tan Pwei Sun
YB Sandrea Ng (on stage, centre) flagged off the event with other guests.Peace lovers moving step by step for realising peace in their communities, transcending background and ages.An ethnic Indian participant enjoying the run.Participants enjoying games played with pickleball paddles.A decorative backdrop of waves using recycled bottle caps shows the organiser’s creativity and efforts in carrying out sustainability.
More on Run for Peace 2025
First launched 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. Carrying 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 bombing, and Run for Peace seeks to advance the UN SDGs by fostering a culture of peace, treasuring life, embracing diversity and protecting the environment for future generations.
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