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Borneo Post
24-06-2025
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- Borneo Post
Run for Peace returns to Sabah this September, promoting unity, sustainability and action
Lee (seated centre) with the organising committee of the Run for Peace. KOTA KINABALU (June 24): The biennial Run for Peace (RFP) will return to Sabah this September, calling on Malaysians from all backgrounds to unite in a powerful show of hope, sustainability and solidarity. First held in 2005 and organised by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM), the non-competitive run has grown into a national grassroots movement promoting peace, social harmony and environmentally conscious living. It is endorsed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of National Unity. With this year's theme 'Peace Starts with Me – ActNOW for SDGs!', Run for Peace 2025 aims to amplify conversations around climate action and inclusivity, while encouraging people to embrace the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In Sabah, the event will take place on September 7 at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Padang Kawad. According to Lee Pooh Ann, chairman of Soka Gakkai Malaysia, Sabah Branch, the run will cover a distance of 6.4 kilometres and is open to all participants aged between seven and 80. This year's edition brings with it a deeper commitment to sustainability. In line with efforts to reduce waste, participants are encouraged to reuse their t-shirts from the 2023 run. For those who require new shirts, SGM will provide options made from Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified materials. Breaking from tradition, the organisers have also opted not to issue medals this year, highlighting that the real reward lies in taking part and contributing to the cause. Additionally, participants are urged to bring reusable water bottles and eco-bags, while recycling stations will be made available at all event venues. But Run for Peace is more than just a race. Ahead of the event, SGM will also be hosting a series of community-driven initiatives including gotong-royong campaigns, peace exhibitions, blood donation drives, recycling workshops and SDG awareness programmes. These activities are designed to inspire reflection and action long before the starting whistle is blown. Since its inception, the event has attracted more than 400,000 participants nationwide. Its greatest strength, organisers say, lies in its inclusivity, bringing people together across race, religion and age to work toward a more peaceful and united Malaysia. Registration for Run for Peace 2025 is now open via the official website:
Borneo Post
13-06-2025
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- Borneo Post
Kuching South will turn ‘Trash to Hope' at World Environment Day event tomorrow
Wee (ninth left) and Deputy Mayor Datuk Dr Zaiedi Suhaili (seventh left) join councillors and event collaborators for a group photo. – Photo by Henrietta Liza KUCHING (June 13): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will celebrate World Environment Day tomorrow with sustainability-focused activities and community programmes. The event themed 'Trash to Hope' will take place at Dewan Masyarakat MBKS, Jalan Padungan from 9am to 12pm. Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the event's theme reflects a collective aspiration to transform waste into meaningful resources through community-driven efforts. 'It is all about cultivating a mindset shift from seeing the waste as a problem to recognising its potential as a solution,' he told a press conference today. 'We always believe building a cleaner and greener future requires the participation of all of us, from young children to senior citizens, from households to businesses.' Among the highlights is the 'Bank Sampah Programme' recycling initiative, which includes the collection of electronic waste, used cooking oil, and other recyclable materials under MBKS' ongoing buyback programme. The Kuching Natural Farmers Market will also take part, bringing together 31 stalls offering farm-fresh produce, handmade eco-friendly products, and natural goods. Wee noted that the market, which initially began with fewer than 20 vendors, now features between 40 and 50 stalls and is held on the first and third Saturdays of every month. The celebration will also involve a donation drive in support of Kuching Food Aid Donation, where the public can contribute basic necessities to assist underprivileged communities in need. Soka Gakkai Malaysia (Sarawak branch) will also showcase its biennial 'Run for Peace' programme by introducing the concept of eco bricks. Visitors will be able to learn how to make eco bricks using recycled plastic and contribute to the construction of an eight-by-22-foot peace sculpture to be displayed at MBKS. There will also be the Eco Grand Fashion Face-Off, a creative fashion competition for children aged four to 12, organised by the MBKS Child Council as part of the council's ongoing involvement in the Unicef00 Child-Friendly City Initiative. The competition aims to promote environmental awareness through upcycled fashion, with cash prizes and certificates to be awarded to winners in two age categories. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is expected to officiate at the event. lead MBKS wee hong seng World Environment Day
