Segulai Sejalai Sarawak Fun Run in Unimas attracts over 1,000 participants

KUCHING (Nov 30): The ‘Segulai Sejalai Sarawak Fun Run’, organised by the Postgraduate Student Association (PGMED) of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), had attracted some 1,100 participants, surpassing its initial target of 1,000.

Held in conjunction with World Diabetes Day, the event aimed to raise awareness about diabetes and emphasise the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

The event took place on Nov 16 at Unimas main campus in Kota Samarahan and was officiated by the university’s vice-chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, who flagged off the race at 6.30am.

“Let’s aim for more participants in the next run, including those with diabetes or prediabetes, to make an even greater impact,” he said in a statement recently.

Runners of all ages took part in three categories: 3km, 5km, and 10km, with 431 participants, 504 participants, and 196 participants, respectively.

There were also booths set up at the event, featuring health promotion activities by the Samarahan Health Office and the Asean Medical Students Association (Amsa).

Other activities included free health screenings provided by PMG Healthcare and the National Kidney Foundation, offering checks for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs); and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) station, allowing participants to learn and practise CPR and other life-saving techniques.

PGMED president Dr Simon Channing Nub expressed his satisfaction with the programme’s success and its impact.

“We are delighted to have achieved our target of more than 1,000 runners standing with us in solidarity against diabetes,” he said.

Meanwhile, FMHS dean Professor Dr Asri Said commended the students for their professionalism and commitment to community health.

“Through determination and teamwork, these students turned challenges into opportunities, creating a successful event that not only raised awareness about healthy lifestyles and diabetes but also shaped them into resourceful and visionary leaders ready to drive positive change,” he said.