Malaysians wear saree and finish 5km charity run in Penang


Participants were truly enthusiastic about the recent Penang Saree Run. Photos: Malini Nagarajah

Whenever Yeoh Shen Hoei, 44, steps out of his apartment to exercise, he puts on a pair of running shoes and workout clothes.

But on Nov 20, the information technology consultant swapped his regular exercise apparel for a striking apple green cotton silk saree and participated in the Penang Saree Run in George Town, Penang.

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