Kuala Lumpur – 10 January 2014 – Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (PEKA), a prominent Malaysian rainforest conservation advocate, is proud to be organising the first In-City Forest Race on 29 March 2014 at Hutan Simpan Sg. Besi, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur .

Known as ‘ Save Our Rainforest Race 2014’ (SORR 2014) , the race is a 10km peaceful walk aimed at bringing together the community to raise awareness on rainforest conservation and encourage the replanting of trees.

According to the organising committee of SORR, the success of SORR 2013 held at the Chamang Waterfalls in Bentong Pahang, spurred their decision this year to bring the race into the heart of the city.  The race will be held at Hutan Simpan, Sg Besi, Cheras, a gazetted forest reserve of 42 hectares.  The committee also adds that by having the race at Hutan Simpan, Sg Besi, Cheras, they will be able to raise awareness and encourage urban city dwellers to join them in the efforts of rainforest conservation”.  This year PEKA is expecting a far larger number of participants for SORR and is targeting at garnering at least 2,000 entries.

The main objectives of SORR 2014 is to raise the awareness on the importance of saving the rainforest to help maintain a sustainable environment for the current and future generations and raise funds for PEKA’s future awareness campaigns and educational programs.

The race will involve a 10km trail towards a designated site for the replanting of trees. Along the way, participants will have opportunity to learn and appreciate nature by completing activities or tasks at specific checkpoints. Once at the designated site, teams will have to plant their tree saplings at their allocated spots. Teams will then race towards the finish line.

Registration for SORR 2014 is currently open. Those who are interested to participate in the race, must form a team of two. Participation fee is RM80 per person, which will include a race pack comprising of the race number bibs, t-shirts, a tree sapling for replanting and refreshments for breakfast and lunch. All proceeds from this race will be channelled towards PEKA’s future reforestation efforts such as purchasing rainforest tree saplings and tree-planting activities. Closing date for registration is 16 ^th March 2014.

To register and for more information on SORR 2014 , log on to www.pekamalaysia.org   or follow us on facebook at http/www.facebook.com/pekamalaysia.

SORR 2013 HIGHLIGHTS- Camang Waterfalls, Bentong, Pahang

T he first “Save Our Rainforest Race” was held in March 2013 and saw the participation of 500 teams. 

Last year’s SORR 2013 event with about 1,000 participants holding up tree sapling.

ABOUT PEKA MALAYSIA

PEKA MALAYSIA is an NGO known as Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia. It was formed to stop the destruction of natural resources, to defend the rights of environment and be the voice of nature. Our aim is to create awareness about nature, sound health, preservation and the sustenance of the environment.

The logo symbolises the shape of a leaf that provides an ultimate inspiration of the Association for the Protection of Natural Heritage of Malaysia (Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia – PEKA). The leaf inspires PEKA to create awareness, strength and assurance in defending the natural heritage.

PEKA means sensitive in the “Malay” language and is rightly suitable towards its course.

Our Mission

To be the force in ensuring the protection & conservation of our natural environment

Our Vision

For Malaysia to enjoy and sustain a clean and healthy natural environment for the present and future generations

OUR Motto

See Nature, See Life.