Assistant Minister of Communications and Sports YB Datuk Lee Kim Shin (right) displaying information about the state-level FitMalaysia 2015 as Deputy State Secretary (Administration, Security & Corporate Affairs) YBhg. Datu Haji Misnu Haji Taha looks on during a press conference at the Sarawak Youth and Sports Department in Kuching on 1 April 2015.
FitMalaysia, is an ongoing programme, by the Ministry of Youth and Sports aiming to raise awareness among Malaysians encouraging them to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, subsequently creating a sporting culture within the nation.
The state-level event will be launched by Chief Minister YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Adenan Haji Satem along with Minister of Youth and Sports YB Khairy Jamaluddin at Padang Merdeka on Sunday, 12 April.
About 10,000 participants are expected to join the programme with activities ranging from a series of running and cycling events to zones such as self defense, fitness, extreme and kids, as well as filler activities including exhibitions and sales.
Several roads will be closed on that day starting from 6.30 a.m namely, Jalan Wayang/Leboh Wayang junction, the Jalan Main Bazaar/Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg junction, Jalan Barrack heading towards Jalan Masjid, Jalan McDougall, and the traffic lights junction of RTM.
To register for the running and cycling events or to find out more about FitMalaysia, visit www.fit.my or contact the state Youth and Sports Department at 082-240631 or 248321.
