KUALA LUMPUR, November 4, 2026 – The National Press Club Malaysia (NPC) will organise the third edition of Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 – a race walking and fun walk event.

Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 will be held on December 13, 2026, in Bukit Kiara. The event is being held in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

The event will feature several categories: 7km Race Walking – Men & Women (Open & Veteran) Boys and Girls (Under 18); and a 5km Fun Walk that is open to all ages. Participants aged 18 and below and those above 60 will enjoy discounted entry fees.

This year’s edition is being organised together with several corporate partners, including the National Heart Institute, Prince Court Medical Centre, Grab, Destini Berhad and Zico Trust.

Among those present were IJN Holdings group corporate communications and marketing general manager Aina Jamil; Destini head strategy investor relation and corporate communication Izuddin Rosli; UFL product development general manager Ahmad Termizi Mahmud; and Grab public affairs and policy country manager Edi Azly Abdullah.

Proceeds from this year’s event will be channelled to NPC’s Journalist Welfare Fund to assist media personnel in need of financial support.

NPC President Datuk Ahirudin Attan said Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 is a movement that will reconnect people with their city, their community and the simple joy of walking.

“The event also aims to champion inclusivity, wellness and active ageing. Working with the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 supports the shared vision of transforming Kuala Lumpur into a more walkable and people-friendly city,” said Ahirudin.

“Participants will experience a carefully curated route that showcases Kuala Lumpur from different perspectives, highlighting its greenery and urban landscapes.

“Jom Jalan with NPC 2026 is more than just a walk. It is a movement!”

NPC is the oldest press club in the nation. Founded on June 6, 1948 as the Press Club of Malaya, it supports media welfare and hosts professional development programmes.

To register for the event, visit: https://checkpointspot.asia/event/jom-jalan-with-npc26.

For further information, contact club manager Tony Gayondato at +6012-632 0061.