Jom Jalan with NPC 2025, held this morning at Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur, attracted 420 participants from all walks of life.
The event brought together seasoned athletes, casual walkers, families and schoolchildren for a morning aimed at promoting health, fitness and community spirit.
Participants took part in either the 10km competitive walk or the 5km fun walk, with the longer race featuring categories for Open Men, Open Women, Boys and Girls aged 13-17, and Veterans aged 40 and above.
Participants at Padang Merbok this morning.
Organised by the National Press Club Malaysia (NPC) and supported by the Federal Territories Athletics Association (FTAA), the walk was flagged off at 6.30am. The field included journalists, members of the public, sports enthusiasts and those simply eager for a brisk start to the weekend.
Sporting personalities added star power to the event, among them Olympian racewalkers Anastasia Karen Raj and Yuan Yufang, former national race walkers Shahrulhaizy Abdul Rahman and Narinder Singh and Malaysia Olympian Association president Noraseela Khalid.
Adding more colour to the morning were 20 children from the Incredible Warrior, a group of special-needs children who participated with their parents – many beaming proudly as they crossed the finish line.
Supporters and sponsors of Jom Jalan with NPC 2025 included Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, Prasarana, Prince Court Medical Centre, F&N, Nestlé-Milo and Gardenia.
NPC president Datuk Ahirudin Attan said the event was not only about bonding and camaraderie but also an opportunity to spot emerging talent, especially among young racewalkers still finding their rhythm.
“Jom Jalan with NPC 2025 provided an excellent platform for race walkers, particularly schoolchildren, to test their capabilities,” said Ahirudin.
“The weather was perfect, and everyone had fun. This is the second edition, and we are delighted to see more walkers this year, including many schoolchildren and young kids.”
He added that NPC aims to make next year’s edition even bigger.
The National Press Club Malaysia, founded in 1948, is one of the oldest clubs in the country. Membership is open to journalists as well as individuals and corporate bodies associated with the media.
Jom Jalan with NPC 2025 full results
Open 10km
Men
1. Kento Akamine
2. Afiq Zufairi Azizi
3. Jack Kennedy
4. Aiman Cheah Tiong
5. Masaki Omata
Women
1. Kaarthiyani
2. Kishaalini Morgan
3. Nurul Asshikin Ruslan
4. Sairulahkma
5. Umi Kalsom
Secondary School 10km
Boys
1. Taajwin Singh Cheng
2. Kaveyan Jeeva
3. Azamuddin Haris
4. Quek Yii Kye
5. Guruprasahath
Girls
1. Alyxandrea Chee Jia Xi
2. Tee Yee Han
3. Janice Eng Qian Ru
4. Putri Shazwani
5. Yap Xing Yee
Primary School 3km
Boys
1. Wong Kai Shun
2. Leong Yi Zhe
3. Sanjiivannaidu
4. Gan Boon Lok
5. Chok Wai Hong
Girls
1. Wong Xin En
2. Anissha Veluswami
3. Mok Xuan Qi
4. Melissa Tung Xi Kei
5. Jasmine Qistina
Veteran
Men
1. G. Suresh Kumar
2. Mohd Azmeer
3. R. Subramaniam
4. Han Wah Teng
5. Mohamed Ariff Tar
Women
1. Chong Fui Fong
2. Siam Tiang Ng
3. Ng Siam Ie
4. Dennis Yee
