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Mahajaya Staff Members Unite for Unique Durian Fun Run

Combining Malaysia’s king of fruits with physical fitness, Mahajaya employees took to the tracks at Pavilion Bukit Jalil for a first-of-its-kind Durian Fun Run, where the finish line promised not just medals but a feast of the prized local delicacy.

16 September 2024 – Kuala Lumpur: Mahajaya Sports Club successfully organised another staff engagement initiative, the Durian Fun Run, at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, bringing together employees for a unique blend of fitness and fruit appreciation.

Fitness Meets Flavour: A Run with a Durian Twist

The unique 5-kilometre fun run saw 25 participants from various departments of Mahajaya coming together for this novel sporting event. The run, which commenced at 7 am, was part of the company’s ongoing efforts to promote both health and camaraderie among its employees.

“We wanted to create an engaging activity that would encourage our staff members to embrace fitness while enjoying one of Malaysia’s favourite fruits,” the Mahajaya Sports Club committee shared. “Seeing our colleagues enthusiastically participating in this unique event is heartening.”

Moving Forward

Participants received race packages, including finisher medals, event t-shirts, and e-certificates, with the highlight being a special durian treat at the finish line. The event, which ran approximately from 6 am to 10 am, demonstrated Mahajaya’s commitment to staff wellness programmes.

The success of this staff engagement initiative has prompted the Sports Club to plan several other sporting activities throughout the year. The Durian Fun Run event concluded with participants enjoying their well-earned durian feast, exemplifying how corporate wellness activities can be both healthy and uniquely Malaysian in nature.