UP to 2,000 hikers from all walks of life are expected to participate in the inaugural Air Putih / Air Itam Hike 2024, a scenic 6.4km trek to the popular Air Itam Dam on Dec 1.
The event is a joint initiative by the Air Putih and Air Itam service centres, aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle for the local community.
Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng announced the initiative, expressing his hopes to see participants of all ages join in.
“The hike will start at 7am from the Kek Lok Si bottom hill car park. Participants will take a tarred route to the dam and then descend via an alternative path.
“The hilly terrain will add some challenge, but I believe the event will foster a strong sense of community among the hikers,” he told a press conference at his service centre in Air Putih today.
Lim added that participants would have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of Air Itam Dam and are welcome to bring along family and friends.
Air Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng echoed Lim’s sentiments, noting that the event offers a platform for residents to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
“We anticipate a great turnout from the public,” he said, adding that several partners, including O2 Clinic and DeView Hotel, have joined the event.
TLM Event Sdn Bhd managing director Jack Wong expressed confidence in organising a smooth event.
“Air Itam Dam holds a special place for me; my father used to bring me here as a child when we lived in Reservoir Garden. Hiking here weekly has been a personal routine ever since,” Wong said, hoping for a resounding turnout.
Registration for the hike is RM30, which includes a T-shirt, keychain, goodies bag, e-certificate, and a chance to win a motorcycle valued at RM4,000.
The cut-off time for the hike is two hours.
Register at https://howei.com/event_details/airputihitamhike2024?fbclid=IwY2xjawGP67JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcGvXXT_2WZvhGSmJOVw2W7-W5jV32_pDPeXGsV9dCjc2jkSK10Pnp9gJA_aem_wNlJwYOb7sa_q9o4IRZQCg&sfnsn=wa
Story by Edmund Lee
Pix by Siew Chia En