Kota Kinabalu, August 23 — The annual running event, “JOM! Malaysia-China 2024”, is set to kick off this Sunday (25th August). The Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah is calling on all registered participants to be punctual and head to the Likas Sports Complex Hockey Stadium for the event.
Dr. Oh Ei Sun, President of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah, today expressed his special thanks to all the organizations and individuals who supported and sponsored this event, including the Sabah State Government, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin, YB Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, YB Datuk Christina Liew, Datuk Frankie Poon, YB Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee, YB Tan Lee Fatt, Lembaga Sukan Sabah, Skechers Malaysia, Bornion Timber S/B, Pembinaan Azam Jaya S/B, Crest Megaway S/B, Deevin Development S/B, Hokkien Association Kota Kinabalu, Monocolo Boutique Hotel, MP Machinery S/B, Musee Bar, WSG Properties S/B, SBH Kibing Solar New Materials M S/B, Mega City Avenue S/B, Cahaya Metro S/B, Hyway Group (Malaysia) S/B, Daikin Proshop , Desa Plus S/B, Persatuan Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia, Kilang Papan Hiong Tiong S/B, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited, Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry, Nestlé Products S/B (Milo), Syarikat Lui Kim Chock S/B,Moma Drinking Water, Life Water Marketing Sdn Bhd (Tritonic Drinks), Regal Marketing & Trading S/B (Indocafe), B Project Academy Holding S/B, Neopetro S/B, Sinohydro Corporation (M) S/B, Sabah Credit Corporation, SinaLand, Sense Vacation S/B, Teck Guan Holding S/B, TCT Trading S/B, V Magic Skin Care Sabah
Dr. Oh pointed out that the above-mentioned entities, organizations, and distinguished personalities have consistently provided strong support for the “Malaysia-China Friendship Run”, and expressed his deepest gratitude to them all.
Meanwhile, the organizing committee chairman, Michael Lim, reminded the public today that a warm-up exercise will take place in the morning before 6:00 AM, followed by the commencement of the walk-run event. After the run, the highly anticipated lucky draw segment will be held, with the entire event expected to conclude by 10:00 AM.
He emphasized again that the venue has been changed from the originally scheduled Padang Merdeka Kota Kinabalu to the Likas Sports Complex Hockey Stadium. The Malaysia-China Friendship Association Sabah asks participants to take note of this change.
The change was necessary because a concert will be held at the Padang Merdeka by a Radio Televesion Malaysia(RTM) on the same day, which required the “JOM! Malaysia-China 2024” to be relocated to the Hockey Stadium.
“The starting and finishing points are both at the Hockey Stadium. Participants will head towards Tanjung Lipat and then return at the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque roundabout.”
Main sponsor, the well-known sports and leisure brand Skechers, has responded to the enthusiastic participation by announcing an additional 1,000 prizes. The first 1,000 participants to reach the first water station set up at the City Mosque will randomly receive a gift voucher, which can be redeemed at a designated counter at the finish line, while supplies last.
These 1,000 Skechers products, valued between 100 and 300 ringgit, will be distributed randomly, so each participant might receive items of different value.
In addition to these 1,000 prizes, the total value of the lucky draw prizes has been increased from last year’s 40,000 ringgit to 60,508 ringgit, with a total of 350 prizes. Among these, gifts and discount vouchers total 24,508 ringgit, and cash prizes amount to 36,000 ringgit. The grand prize is 12 pairs of Skechers running shoes worth 5,508 ringgit, with each winner receiving a pair worth 459 ringgit per month for 12 months.
In the lucky draw, the first prize is 2,000 ringgit in cash, the second prize is 1,000 ringgit in cash (3 prizes), and the third prize is 500 ringgit in cash (5 prizes). Additional prizes include 300 ringgit in cash (10 prizes), 200 ringgit in cash (30 prizes), 150 ringgit in cash (50 prizes), and 100 ringgit in cash (120 prizes). Additionally, Skechers is also sponsoring 30 Skechers cash vouchers worth 300 ringgit each and 100 Skechers cash vouchers worth 100 ringgit each.
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Michael Lim, chairman of the organizing committee for the “JOM! Malaysia-China 2024” reminds the public to be punctual and head to the Likas Sports Complex Bowling Hall on Sunday morning (25th August) to participate in the event.
Music: Mornings
Musician: Jeff Kaale
