A youngster getting a feel for rock climbing at one of the experiential outdoor activities open to the public during the three-day event.
The fourth edition of PJ International Outdoor Expo 2025 in Selangor was a showcase of activities, adventure and also outdoor mavericks.
The three-day event themed #OutstandingMalaysia (#MalaysiaLuarBiasa), highlighted not only Malaysia’s outdoor heroes but also shone a spotlight on global adventurers whose stories continue to inspire.
Among the familiar faces bringing star power to the event were Soh Wai Ching, the world’s top tower runner and official ambassador for Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), renowned travel filmmaker Zahariz Khuzaimah, Indonesian adventurer Ekaputra Jabar, world cycling adventurer Nadiah Aziz, Everest summiteer Ravichandran Tharumalingam and K2 conqueror Khafiz Bachok.
Visitors young and old enjoying the three-day outdoor expo at Kelana Jaya Sports Complex, which includes adventure showcases and a variety of adrenaline-inducing activities such as ziplining
Speaking at the event at Kelana Jaya Sports Complex, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said, “We are not only celebrating their achievements, but also making their experiences a source of inspiration and knowledge that can shape a more resilient and healthy generation.”
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MBPJ, he said, was proud to be a strategic and committed partner in organising the expo, which was a celebration of resilience, health and exploration.
The mayor also toured booths and took part in some of the activities such as riding an all-terrain vehicle and ziplining.
Attracting several thousand people including visitors from Japan, China, Pakistan and Indonesia, the expo also leaned heavily into experiential learning this year, with sessions on outdoor safety, mental and physical preparation as well as environmental awareness woven into the programme.
Mohamad Zahri (third from right) learning about tree climbing equipment at PJ International Outdoor Expo 2025 in Kelana Jaya. — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star
A notable highlight was the revamp of the Outdoor Expo Malaysia (OXM) Awards, with a new Innovation Award.
The awards also recognised exhibitors creating meaningful social impact, championing environmental responsibility and pushing the boundaries of outdoor lifestyle solutions.
Hands-on activities, immersive exhibits and grassroots engagement cemented the expo’s status as a platform for learning, engagement and transformation.
