14-05-2025
Mum of three aces endurance race
(From left) Badrulzaman, Mohamad Zahri with Siti Aminah and MBPJ councillor Tang Fuie Koh during the prize-giving ceremony in Kota Damansara. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
A mother of three came second in the fast trail women's category of the Selangor Trail Endurance Series 2025.
Held at Taman Rimba Riang, Kota Damansara on Mothers Day, the race saw an inspiring finish by Siti Aminah Ahmad, who is a Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) employee.
'Not everyone participates to win prizes, some want to have fun during such runs.
'I figured that the trails, which are on hills, would be challenging.
'I am glad that this event gave equal opportunities for everyone to take part,' said Aminah, who also plays netball.
She was among 250 participants comprising Malaysian and international runners from countries like China, France, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
The programme was organised by All-Trail Projects in partnership with MBPJ, Selangor State Forestry Department and Tourism Selangor.
It was launched by Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon, who said that this year's run was the second edition of the event.
'In this edition, we have three different series. Today saw our first series at Kota Damansara.
Race contestants faced a challenging course in Taman Rimba Riang.
'The second series will be held at Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya, and the third at Kanching Forest Eco Park, Rawang.
'This programme's objective is to boost environmental awareness while testing participants' endurance.
'We also offer a counter for runners to ensure their health status is monitored throughout the event,' he added.
The mayor later planted red coleus at the landscape area.
MBPJ Landscape Department director Dr Badrulzaman Jaafar shared that the council maintains 19 different gardens across Petaling Jaya.
'We are planning to use more public gardens for programmes that encourage people to come together and enjoy recreational activities with MBPJ,' he added.
The event also featured local vendor booths, including that of Siti Arbi Mat Saton, a herbal product promoter from Kebun Komuniti Damansara Damai.
Arbi, who is also a farm owner, said that she had been invited many times by MBPJ to showcase her natural products made from extracts of the Aceh lemongrass tree.
