Huge Turn-Out At Malaysian Day Muhibah Run
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan -  Malaysian Day Muhibah (Goodwill) Run received an outstanding response from the Malaysian community residing in Brunei as well as the general public when more than 800 participants turned up for the run held at the site next to the Malaysian High Commissioner's residence on Sunday afternoon.

Organised by Persatuan Warganegara Malaysia (PWM) with collaboration from the Malaysian High Commission, the run was held in conjunction with the 48`h Malaysian National Day celebration.

The Malaysian Day Muhibah Run was officiated by Mr Simon D. Gelan, the President of PWM and Datuk Ali

Abdullah, the Malaysian High commissioner to Brunei. Also present was the chairman ofthe organising committee, Mr James Lee.

This year's Muhibah Run was divided into two categories - Endurance Run and Fun Run - which was sub-divided into long and short trail run. Before the start of the race, all participants took part in a warm-up session led by Fitness Zone trainers.

For the second straight consecutive year, Mr Cheng Chiew Lie won the 15km endurance race in 2 hrs 20 minutes. Second place went to Mary Ann Peterson followed by Mr Koh in third place.

On hand to present the prizes to the winners was Datuk Ali Abdullah, the Malaysian High commissioner to Brunei. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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