:Walk for health program to become an annual program

TAWAU: Health is always a major concern not only to the young generation but also to the senior citizens as it would ensure that Malaysian regardless of age can enjoy life in an active and productive manner for the benefit of the country.

Representative for the Board of Visitors for the Hot Spring Senior Citizens’ Home, Haji Mohd. Ekbal Hj. Khalid said this while launching the `Ambang Merdeka, Walk for Health’ organized by Nestle Group, the Board and the Community Nurses’ College of Tawau this yesterday morning where among those attending the event was Liew Fook Kiaw, another committee member of the visiting board.

Ekbal said the event which will be held annually will continue to promote health aspect among the community.

He also flag off participants which include students of the college and senior citizens for the one kilometer walk.

Also held during the event is the presentation of goodies to senior citizens from the board led by Ekbal dan Nestle Group.

PICTURE SHOWING PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE WALK