Friday June 1, 2007
Families urged to sign up for Subang run
MILO, the familiar face behind Subang Jaya 10km Run, is again showing its loyal support as one of the main sponsors for the annual event on July 1.
This marks the 10th consecutive year that Milo is coming forward as sponsor.
Nestle Products sports marketing manager Ng Ping Loong said he was happy that the run was going strong after 10 long years.
“You know, how time flies! 10 years have passed since we first came in as sponsor. But I believe it's a good event that caters to the community, which is why the run is still attracting many till now,” Ng said.
“Runs, in particular, promote healthy living and encourages integration, and with SJ 10km Run, we see participants from different communities and races coming together for a shared and common interest,” Ng said during the sponsorship presentation.
Milo has pledged RM30,000 in total sponsorship comprising cash and kind.
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Main Sponsors: Two of SJ 10km Run's main sponsors Milo, represented by Nestle Products sports marketing manager (beverage division) Ng Ping Loong (left) and Ambank Group, represented by its director of group public affairs (second from right) pledging their sponsorship witnessed by Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng (second from left), MPSJ president Adnan Md Ikhsan (centre), and The Starmarketing services senior manager Iris Tan.
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Another main sponsor is the Ambank Group, no stranger to the run, with its third sponsorship participation.
“In Subang Jaya alone, we have three Ambank branches which actually make our network here quite strong,” said Ambank Group director of group public affairs Syed Anuar Syed Ali.
“As sponsor, we wish to help The Star build a community of healthy Malaysians. This run is unique because it brings families together. It's one of the many things we do to promote the country, or Subang Jaya in this case, internationally, because if you were to type SJ 10km Run in google , the list of searches will appear,” he said.
“We've even asked our staff to participate,” Syed Anuar said, adding that Ambank had pledged sponsorship of RM10,000. It will also be providing mineral water and goodie bags for all participants.
Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng urged families and all to come forward and sign up for the run.
“Jogging is the cheapest and easiest form of exercise! It's a healthy activity that families can do together as a social outing,” said Lee.
The Subang Jaya 10km Run is jointly organized by The Star, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ), and the Selangor Amateur Athletics Association (SAAA). It will kick off on July 1 at 7.30am at the MPSJ Sports Complex.
There are 12 categories for participants to compete in - 10km Men Open (18 years and above), 10km Women Open (18 years and above), 7km Men Junior Veteran (40 years to below 50 years), 7km Men Senior Veteran (50 years and above), 7km Women Veteran (35 years and above), 7km Boys (13 years and below 18 years), 7km Girls (13 years to below 18 years), 7km Men Special (wheelchair participants only), 7km Women Special (wheelchair participants only), 5km Men Special (Non-wheelchair participants only), 5km Women Special (Non-wheelchair participants only), and 3km Fun Run (adults and children).
Prior to the event, running and coaching clinics will be held to provide participants tips on running, exercise and warm-ups, training and fitness, and prevention of injury while running.
Besides goodie bags, participants are entitled to take part in a special draw where exciting prizes will be given away. Entry fee is RM10 per participant (including Fun Run) if they register before June 15, after which participants will be charged RM20 per person.
Entry fee for school children is RM5 and free for participants in the Men/Women Special category and children below six years of age in the Fun Run category.
Entry forms can be obtained at the MPSJ, The Star office in PJ, or downloaded from the website http://thestar.com.my/subangjaya/sjrun_form.pdf and http://www.mpsj.gov.my/main.php
This year's run also coincides with MPSJ's 10th anniversary.
