Highway challenge draws over 5,000 participants in first leg

(Front row, from left) IJM chairman Tan Sri Abdul Halim Ali, Malaysian Highway Authority director-general Datuk Ismail Md Salleh, IJM Toll Division chief operating officer Wan Salwani Wan Yusoff and Soam with the top five finishers in the 13km Women’s Open category.

The IJM-Allianz Duo Highway Challenge at the Besraya Highway saw more than 5,700 runners taking in the scenic view of the KL city skyline.

The first leg of Malaysia’s first-ever duo highway challenge started at the Loke Yew toll plaza featuring a 13km challenge and a 6km fun run along the elevated portion of Besraya.