KUALA LUMPUR: MIC will hold a nationwide Fun Run, with events rolling out simultaneously across all 137 of its divisions as part of the party’s 80th anniversary celebrations, says party vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah.
The main event, a 5km run, will be held this Sunday at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa here, with MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran flagging off participants at 7am.
At the same time, parallel runs will take place at divisions across the country.
Murugiah said the nationwide initiative is expected to draw between 60,000 and 70,000 participants from all races, with around 2,000 taking part at the Titiwangsa hub.
The turnout, he added, reflects the party’s ongoing commitment to foster unity and inclusivity among Malaysians.
“We are organising the Fun Run not only to celebrate MIC’s 80th anniversary but also to foster unity among Malaysians of all races.
“Although organised by MIC, we are inviting Malays, Chinese, Indians and people from all communities to participate.
“We want to promote greater understanding and strengthen unity among the rakyat while making the public aware of MIC’s 80 years of service to the nation,” he told a press conference at MIC’s headquarters here, Bernama reported.
The Fun Run marks the fifth instalment of the party’s 80th anniversary celebration series, following a line-up that has already included a Koottu Prarthanai (collective prayer), Family Day, medical camp and other sports activities.
