By Ashley Sim
KUCHING, Aug 12: Three generations will walk side by side in Mayor Walk 2025, now in its seventh year, which has reached full capacity with about 10,000 participants set to join the vibrant celebration of health, unity, and sustainable living.
According to Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng, the walk will take place on Aug 17 at 6am at MBKS Boulevard, with t-shirt collection on Aug 15 from 9am to 4pm at the MBKS Lobby, and on Aug 16 from 9am to 1pm. Participants must present their iPeople registration QR code to collect their t-shirts.
“We are especially proud that this event is intergenerational. It’s common to see three generations walking together, sharing laughs, conversations, and creating memories.
“More than just physical activity, the Mayor Walk is also an informal learning platform where children experience and appreciate our local environment, fostering values of conservation and outdoor living,” Wee said at a press conference on the event at the MBKS Building here today.
The mayor highlighted that since its inception in 2017, Mayor Walk has grown from a simple community activity into one of Kuching South’s most recognised events promoting health, unity and a love for the outdoors.
“What started as a small step to encourage physical activity has evolved into a meaningful symbol of our shared values and commitment to a better quality of life.
“This initiative is part of our Youth, Culture, and Sports Programme, and continues to reflect our mission to foster healthy lifestyles, encourage public participation, and build a stronger community.”
He added that the walk also reinforces MBKS’ commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
These goals, he explained, guide the creation of impactful and sustainable programmes that promote balance, awareness, and connection with nature.
“At MBKS, we believe a healthy community is the foundation of a thriving city. The Mayor Walk encourages people to come together, young and old, families and friends, to walk side by side in a spirit of togetherness.
“In doing so, we reinforce the social bonds that make Kuching South a caring, safe, and inclusive city.”
Wee further expressed gratitude to the event’s sponsors for their strong support in making the Mayor Walk a large-scale community celebration.
Long-time supporter Ibraco Berhad, which has backed the event since 2018, has contributed RM80,000 worth of t-shirts. Other sponsors include Yayasan Amal Cinta, Chagee, Lalamove, Premier Echo Sound and Light System, Revive, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Go Beyond, WG Cycle, Kok Siong, and City Joggers Club (CJC).
Also present at the press conference were MBKS Deputy Mayor Dato Zaiedi Suhaili, organising chairman of Mayor Walk Cr Hemang Yu Abit, as well as other councillors and sponsors. — DayakDaily
