COLOUR MY HEART RUN 2015

FACT ABOUT THE BUILDING

Sultan Abdul Samad Building located along Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur was originally designed by A.C Norman dan his assistant R.A. Bidwell, with some contributions from A.B Hubback who also designed the fixtures of the Building. 

The Construction began in September 1894 and was completed in 1897. The foundation stone was laid on 6 October 1894 by the Governor of ths Straits Settlements, Sir Charles Mitchell. 

The building was renamed Sultan Abdul Samad in 1974 in honor of the Sultan of Selangor at the time when construction began. 

THE GREAT EASTERN COLOUR MY HEART RUN 2015

The Great Eastern Colour My Heart Run 2015 in Kuala Lumpur was a massive success, bringing together over 16,500 participants to Dataran Merdeka on Sunday, May 24, 2015.

This inaugural event, a collaboration between Great Eastern Life Malaysia and the Heart Foundation of Malaysia (YJM), combined a competitive 12km race with a vibrant 5km "Fun Run" designed to promote cardiovascular health and general happiness.

Great Eastern's Colour My Heart Run 2015, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, was held in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Held in collaboration with the Heart Foundation, the run in George Town, Penang was held on April 19 and the run in Kuala Lumpur on May 24.

Great Eastern Life director and chief executive officer, Datuk Koh Yaw Hui in a statement said the Penang leg would start from Padang Kota Lama in George Town and the Kuala Lumpur leg from Merdeka Square.

The run attracted over 16,500 participants (across the Penang and KL legs combined), with the Kuala Lumpur event serving as the grand finale. It was designed to promote cardiovascular health through "experiential" fitness—making exercise so fun that it didn't feel like a chore.

Event Highlights

• Fundraising: The event raised RM82,475 for the Heart Foundation of Malaysia to support their work in heart health awareness.
• The 5KM Fun Run: Unlike a standard race, this was an experiential course where participants passed through 5 Fun Zones. At each zone, runners were showered with colored powder and enjoyed different genres of music.
• The 12KM Live Great Run: This timed category attracted 6,505 runners (a 41% increase from previous years), taking them through scenic routes like Kenny Hills and Jalan Sultan Salahuddin.
• Carnival Atmosphere: The finish line at Dataran Merdeka featured a Healthy Heart Carnival with free medical check-ups, rock climbing, bungee runs, and a performance by singer Jaclyn Victor.

Competitive Results (12KM Men's Open)
The 12km race saw some impressive times. Here are the top three finishers in the Malaysian Men's Open category:

Rank	Runner Name	Official Time
1	Neo Shun Jie	00:45:01
2	Rani Ak Ranai	00:45:23
3	Lo Choon Sieng	00:45:57

Fast Facts

• Start Time: 7:00 AM
• Venue: Dataran Merdeka (Start & Finish)
• Flag-off by: Tun Ahmad Sarji Bin Abdul Hamid (President of YJM)
• Registration Perks: Participants received a white cotton t-shirt, sunglasses, and a face mask (to protect from the powder).

The 2015 series successfully raised RM82,475 for the Heart Foundation of Malaysia. A portion of every registration fee (RM5) was donated directly to support heart disease patients and public awareness programs.

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