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Hikers share passion and unite towards charitable cause in Penang
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6/30/2025
The third Perpaduan Charity Hike at Penang City Park in George Town, Penang, saw a record turnout of 2,400 participants, raising RM50,000 for 11 charitable homes.
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The third edition of the Perpadu'an Charity Hike at Penang City Park drew its largest crowd yet,
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with around 2,400 participants hitting the trails in support of a good cause.
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Led by Penang International Hikers, PIH, Chairman Sim Thien Sang, affectionately known as Jungle Sim,
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the event brought together people from all walks of life, from schoolchildren to senior citizens,
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to raise 50,000 ringgit for 11 charitable homes, each of which will receive 3,000 ringgit.
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He said, this year, about 1,300 students from 17 schools joined the hike, making up more than half of the total turnout.
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Event Secretary Christine Chia said the 5-kilometer route was the most popular,
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attracting some 1,500 participants, followed by 600 for the 10-kilometer trail
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and 250 for the 3-kilometer route designed for primary schoolchildren.
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200 volunteers were stationed along the trails to ensure participants' safety and provide guidance throughout the hike.
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The scenic jungle trails offered a refreshing outdoor experience,
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with the 10-kilometer route reaching Bukit Chendana and the 5-kilometer trail covering the halfway point.
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Chia noted that the event allowed hikers to enjoy nature while learning to support one another through physical challenges.
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To reward participation and enthusiasm, 88 lucky draw prizes worth a total of 20,000 ringgit were given away.
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Favourable weather conditions after the overnight rain made for a cool and pleasant hike through the misty forest.
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Bukit Bandera MP Shirlina Abdul Rashid, who flagged off the event,
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expressed hope that the charity hike would become an annual tradition.
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She also presented a mock check for 18,000 ringgit to PIH in support of its ongoing community initiatives.
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Bukit Bandera MP3, who flagged off the event,
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