Selangor Raja Muda Flags Off Navy Run 2026, Joins 15,000 Participants in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, flagged off the Navy Run 2026 at Dataran DBKL today.

The fourth edition of the seven-kilometer fun run—first introduced in 2023—drew a record 15,000 participants. Tengku Amir Shah actively participated in the event, joining the sea of runners and completing the course.

Key dignitaries in attendance included Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Chief Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, and Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Azhar Jumaat, all of whom ran alongside members of the public.

According to an official statement issued by the RMN, the event was streamed live and joined simultaneously by naval personnel stationed at major bases across the country, including Lumut, Kuantan, and Kota Kinabalu.

“Navy Run is not just a running event, but a symbol of unity between the RMN and the people of Malaysia,” the RMN stated. “When the public gets to know the navy more closely, it fosters trust, support and a spirit of patriotism that serves as a pillar of our nation’s strength.”

The event featured a wide array of side activities, including an interactive aerobic warm-up session, live musical performances by the RMN Central Band, a precision silent drill display, an educational RMN career exhibition, and a public lucky draw.

–NMT