Royal participation at Sultan of Perak’s birthday run

KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, and Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, participated in the Sultan of Perak’s Birthday Run, which attracted more than 12,000 participants at Dataran Pavillion.

The royal couple’s daughter, Raja Nazira Safya, and Sultan Nazrin’s younger sister, Raja Datuk Seri Yong Sofia, joined in the run as well.

Also present were Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin, state executive council members and heads of government departments.

Honourable family: Sultan Nazrin Shah, Tuanku Zara Salim and Raja Nazira Safya taking part in the Sultan of Perak’s birthday run along with 12,000 other participants at Dataran Pavilion in Kuala Kangsar. — Bernama

The run, flagged off at 6.45am, was held in conjunction with the Sultan’s 68th birthday on Nov 1, Bernama reported.

Earlier, Sultan Nazrin flagged off participants for the 15km, 10km and 7km categories while Raja Datuk Seri Yong Sofia flagged off the participants in the guest of honour list involving a distance of 3.5km.

Special performance: The team from Perak Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia holding a show in conjunction with the Sultan of Perak’s Birthday Run at Lembah Sungai Perak, with Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, in attendance. — Bernama

A variety of engaging programmes, including performances, took place along the route of the run, which passed through picturesque village areas and offered participants scenic views.

The activities featured a top-spinning demonstration, Chinese and Indian drum displays and a traditional Malay kompang performance.