FOR the previous couple of years, manufacturing facility manager R. Sasikala and her coworkers Rossila Jassin, Haffi Hafiz and Khaw Hwee Ming have actually been participating in walks Penang as the 4 are physical fitness enthusiasts.
Rossila, 43, a shop staff member, stated the 4 of them were not just coworkers however likewise buddies.
“When we first met each other about 10 years ago, we realised we were all into fitness and decided to participate in walk-related events including fun walks together,” she stated.
Khaw, 47, a shop planner, stated participating in strolls had actually reinforced their relationship for many years.
“We share many things with each other, such as food, our family, our grievances, joy and work matters, especially when we meet up during outings and walk-related events,” she stated.
Sasikala, 55, stated besides hanging out with each various other outdoors job hours, they likewise participated in strolls to inspire each various other to remain fit.
The 4 muhibbah good friends were amongst those found at an occasion supported by the Penang Island City Council last Sunday.
The 5km “I Love Malaysia Walk”, kept in combination with the upcoming Malaysia Day, started and finished at Beach Street.
Some 1,200 individuals participated in the 4th version of the yearly occasion.
(From left) Sisters Bee Yeong, Chai Yong, Lai Yong and Lai Fong revealing their finishers’ medals.
Sisters Chew Bee Yong, 69, Chai Yong, 67, Lai Yong, 65, and Lai Fong, 56, were all prepared to delight in the morning stroll and the views in the process.
“We are from Penang and we grew up around here. My sisters studied at SJK (C) Shih Chung Branch School,” stated Lai Fong.
“We take part in events frequently and this time, we wanted to come for this walk to celebrate Malaysia Day and to catch up over sembang-sembang (chit chat).
“But most of all, taking part in this event gives us an opportunity to walk past all these heritage buildings in George Town and recall fond memories of the times we spent around here.”
Also taking pleasure in the early morning stroll were Aida Yusof, 42, an elderly exec and her sibling Ain Yusof, 36, a client service exec.
They were with Ain’s kids Mikhail Ahmad Asyraf, 8, and Alisha Ahmad Asyraf, 5.
“It is nice to see Malaysians of all races and walks of life coming together on this beautiful Sunday morning to celebrate our harmony and unity.
“We don’t often get to walk in this part of the city freely without any traffic and to admire its heritage buildings.
“It is times like these when we feel truly blessed to be Malaysians,” she stated.
(Clockwise from top, left) Aida and her sibling Ain with Ain’s kids Mikhail and Alisha holding their mini flags.
In her speech, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying, that flagged off the individuals, stated, “Malaysia’s unity in diversity promotes a sense of belonging, mutual respect and understanding among all racial and ethnic groups.
“This spirit of tolerance and harmony has contributed to the peace and prosperity that we, as Malaysians, cherish today.
“However, we must not take this harmony for granted. It is the result of decades of understanding and compromise,” stated Hui Ying that is likewise Tanjong MP.
There were likewise Zumba efficiencies and a fortunate draw for individuals.
Also existing were Bagan MP and Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng, Air Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Siang, Batu Lancang assemblyman Ong Ah Teong and Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng.
