EDGE-BURSA RAT RACE 2009 RAISES RM1.7 MIL FOR CHARITY

BURSA-RAT RACE
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The 10th Edge-Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Rat Race 2009 raised RM1.7 million for charity.
The Corporate Malaysia's unique race saw the participation of 159 teams from
67 local and foreign companies.
Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Yusli Mohamed Yusoff
said he hoped to see more participation from corporations in future.
He said Bursa Malaysia pledged to plant one tree for every participating
team.
"We will be planting more than 150 trees this year in efforts to offset
carbon footprints to the environment," he told reporters.
The local bourse had planted 140 trees at the Kepong Metropolitan Park since
last year's race.
Meanwhile, since the first race in 2000, 110 charitable organisations have
benefited from the funds collected.
The run kicked off with a one kilometre CEO Race with 61 captains of
industry taking part, followed by the 4.5km main race, both starting from the
Bursa Malaysia grounds. -- BERNAMA
WNA TOM