Salt Trail Challenge on Oct 12 aims to raise RM80,000
Published on: Saturday, July 20, 2019
By: Ottey Peter
Kota Kinabalu: The Salt Trail Challenge, a fundraising event organised by Mercy Malaysia Sabah Chapter, returns for the sixth consecutive year at Crocker Range Park on Oct 12, with the aim to raise RM80,000 for financing Mercy Malaysia’s activities in the State.Mercy Malaysia Sabah Chapter Chairperson Anbarasu Ramalingam, said the event is organised with the collaboration of Sabah Parks, SSBS Radio Communication Team and Pacos Trust.
ADVERTISEMENT
He said since the chapter’s establishment in 2003, they have conducted over 100 mobile outreach clinics throughout Sabah, besides Disaster Relief Response programmes as well as water, sanitation and hygiene (Wash projects.
“We also have initiated the Intervention Group for Alcohol Misuse in 2009 to address concerns over alcohol consumption amongst the population of Sabah particularly during the Kaamatan festival. IGAM organised alcohol-related harm awareness workshops in Sabah close to the festival to communities at risk.
“After 15 years of service in Sabah, we are committed to do more for the people of Sabah in terms of providing a better quality of life. I encouraged trekkers and nature lovers to participate in this challenge to help us continue our work,” he told a press conference held at KK Times Square here Friday.
Anbarasu said the Salt Trail Challenge promises a one of a kind experience, connecting people with nature, history and culture of the local communities along the trail.
ADVERTISEMENT
Well-wishers who could not participate in the challenge can also help by raising funds to support Mercy Malaysia’s work in Sabah, he said.
Meanwhile, Sabah Parks’ Board of Trustees (BoT) Assistant Director (Enforcement and Operation) Maipol Spait said the event will be held at the Salt Trail which is named after the historical route used by the local people of Tambunan in the olden days to barter trade their produce for salt and other necessities at ‘tamu’ (market) on the west coast.
ADVERTISEMENT
He said the trail signifies the hope of the communities for better healthcare facilities and education rights.
In future, this community hopes to partake in the development enjoyed by Sabahans in more developed areas.
The challenge is divided into four categories namely Men’s Open, Women’s open and Men’s Veteran and Women’s Veteran. Each categories is available in 16km and 25km challenge.
The 16km challenge covers the route to and from between Inobong Substation and Pogigimpaan hut, while the 25km challenge will cover the route to and from between Inobong Substation and Kg Terian.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
Daily Express Malaysia
