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KOTA KINABALU: State Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Christina Liew has expressed her full support for the upcoming Mount Trusmadi International Climbathon 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a meeting with the organisers here, she assured them that her ministry would provide the necessary assistance to ensure the success of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The climbathon, jointly organized by the Velocity Running Club, Sabah Forestry Department, and Tambunan District Office, aims to attract around 500 participants from Malaysia and foreign countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To kickstart the event, Liew has been invited to launch it on February 6 at Pusat Sejadi Hutan Lipur Kawang in Papar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She believes that it is crucial to promote Mount Trusmadi, the second-highest mountain in Malaysia, and showcase the natural beauty of the area both locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liew commended the organisers for their initiative in organising this international event, which has the potential to become a new eco-tourism product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also emphasised the importance of encouraging climbing enthusiasts to scale the mountain for fitness and health purposes, in addition to the climbathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liew highlighted that the climbathon will help raise awareness about Mount Trusmadi, which is not as well known as Mount Kinabalu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standing at a height of 2,642 metres, Mount Trusmadi boasts unique flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the meeting, Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Operation) Musa Salleh and the President of Velocity Running Club, Andrew Lian Awa, briefed the Minister on the details of the climbathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mount Trusmadi International Climbathon offers two categories: a 30km route for international climbers and a 21km route for locals, open to both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winners will have the opportunity to win a total cash prize of RM29,600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The climbathon not only tests physical endurance and determination but also provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural wonders of Mount Trusmadi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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