Jom Heboh finale draws huge crowds with star-studded appearances, family activities
Among the main attractions at KL Base in Sungai Besi was the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) booth, which featured a car racing simulator and offered exciting prizes.
Organised by Media Prima Bhd, the carnival showcased a range of engaging programmes, including performances by renowned artistes, exhibition booths from 150 local brands, and community awareness campaigns.
Fauzi Pasilon, 52, from Morib, brought along his children, who were thrilled to try out the various age-appropriate games.
"I often play go-kart, and when I saw the Gran Turismo simulator at the NSTP booth, I was immediately interested in giving it a go.
"It was a satisfying experience handling the simulator, and the kids had a great time too," he said.
Zeity Akhtar Zaharin, 41, from Setapak, expressed her delight at spending quality time with her husband and their four children.
"Since it's the school holidays, we took the opportunity to let the kids unwind and explore the many games on offer at the carnival.
"They were excited to win prizes, the food was delicious, and the highlight for them was meeting Malaysia's beloved singer, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza," she said.
NSTP volunteer Rasyidah Alzawariah Raub said the booth received an overwhelming response, especially from families.
"The car simulation game was one of the most popular attractions, drawing participants from children to senior citizens.
"We also distributed free copies of Berita Harian, Harian Metro, and the New Straits Times. Many visitors appreciated this, especially those who still enjoy reading physical newspapers," she said.
Meanwhile, NSTP Finance Department Credit Control executive Nur Syakirah Jaffree said this edition of the carnival was among the most successful in terms of sales and visitor numbers.
"The family-friendly theme was clearly evident. Parents truly enjoyed spending time playing with their children.
"The spacious parking area and the RM20 fee for a whole family to enjoy the video games made it all worthwhile," she added.
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