KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) — The National Press Club Malaysia (NPC) will organise the third edition of Jom Jalan with NPC 2026, a race walking and fun walk event on Dec 13 in Bukit Kiara with the proceeds from this year’s event channelled to NPC’s Journalist Welfare Fund to assist media personnel in need of financial support.
NPC in the statement today said the event is being held in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall alongside several corporate partners including the National Heart Institute, Prince Court Medical Centre, Grab, Destini Berhad and Zico Trust.
The event will feature several categories: 7km Race Walking – Men & Women (Open & Veteran) Boys and Girls (Under 18); and a 5km Fun Walk that is open to all ages with participants aged 18 and below and those above 60 will enjoy discounted entry fees.
NPC President Datuk Ahirudin Attan said Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 is a movement that will reconnect people with their city, their community and the simple joy of walking.
“The event also aims to champion inclusivity, wellness and active ageing. Working with the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 supports the shared vision of transforming Kuala Lumpur into a more walkable and people-friendly city.
“Participants will experience a carefully curated route that showcases Kuala Lumpur from different perspectives, highlighting its greenery and urban landscapes. Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 is more than just a walk. It is a movement!,” he said in a statement, today.
NPC is the oldest press club in the nation and being founded on June 6, 1948 as the Press Club of Malaya, it supports media welfare and hosts professional development programmes.
The statement said to register for the event, visit https://checkpointspot.asia/event/jom-jalan-with-npc-26, or contact club manager Tony Gayondato at +6012-632 0061 for further information.
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