EVENTS

SuperPAL Let’s Walk Together Meetup

Walking is one of best exercises older adults can do for their balance, cardiovascular health, and weight loss. As people get older, many find they can’t keep up with the same exercise routine they may have had for years, including jogging. Fortunately, walking can be just as effective as jogging. Low-intensity exercises like walking have plenty of health benefits that can keep you active and feeling healthy.

The benefits of walking for older adults include:

• Reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, and prevent osteoporosis
• Stronger muscles and improve body balance
• Improve mood (more exercise, more outdoor time, and more sunshine can all help improve mental well-being)
• A better social life and many more!

Interested in Taking Part in SuperPAL Let’s Walk Together Meetup?

That’s great! You’re welcome to join us in this community outreach program aims to promote positive ageing and healthy lifestyle. This program will be taking place in various exciting locations from time to time. Participants will have the opportunity to socialise and meet new friends, learn/understand more of the local culture and history, and most importantly, improve our physical and mental health and well-being together!

The upcoming SuperPAL Let’s Walk Together Meetup.

Theme: KL Heritage Walk

Date: 19 July 2020 (Saturday)

Time: 9am-11:30am (Approximately: 2.5 hours)

Meetup Point: Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, Dataran Merdeka

Fee: Free (registration is required)

Walking Trail: This trail will take approximately 2.5 hours with the starting point at Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, Dataran Merdeka. Some historical sites to be visited during this walk include:

• Merdeka Square or Dataran Merdeka – Previously known as Selangor Padang
• Former Union Jack Flagpole – Replaced with Malaysia Flag at midnight of 30th Aug 1957 when Malaysia gained independent.
• Victorian Fountain – Built in 1904
• National Textile Museum – Built in 1905
• Sultan Abdul Samad Building – Housed Federated Malay States administration in 1897
• City Theatre or Panggung Bandaraya – formerly City Hall and built in 1896
• Former High Court Building – Moorish building built in 1909
• The Cathedral of St. Mary – Anglican Church built in 1894
• Royal Selangor Club – This club was established in 1884
• Kuala Lumpur City Library – Public library built in 1989

Additional Note: Please be reminded to apply sunscreen, wear suitable clothing and comfortable walking shoe and bring enough drinking water in order to stay hydrated throughout the journey.

－Highlights－

• Visit Selangor’s fascinating Pewter Museum and discover the evolution of pewter design.
• Create your own pewter masterpiece while experiencing the old ways of pewter smiting.
• Combine lots of Kuala Lumpur highlights together i.e. Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and Kuala Lumpur City Gallery.

－What You Can Expect－

• Royal Selangor with DIY pewter – Nowadays Royal Selangor’s pewter factory has a workforce of almost 300 craftsmen and is renowned for its fine craftsmanship. Visit its award-winning Visitor Centre and get hands-on in one of the traditional pewter smiting workshops they offer. Learn the traditional methods of pewter smiting and make your own pewter bowl. Immerse yourself in the Malaysian art and craft of pewter smiting. Create your own pewter bowl using traditional tools and methods in Royal Selangor’s School of Hard Knocks pewter smiting workshop. Get to keep your crafted pewter along with your “apprentice pewter smith” apron and a personalized certificate.

• Merdeka Square – the flagpole which holds the flag of Malaysia is the highest in the world, towering at a height of 100 meters. Merdeka Square is a historical site where Malaya declared its independence.

• Kuala Lumpur Railway Station – completed in 1910 to replace an older station on the same site, is notable for its architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs. The station is located along a road named Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, previously known as Victory Avenue, which in turn was part of Damansara Road. The station is located closely to the similarly designed Railway Administration Building, as well as the National Mosque and Dayabumi Complex.

• Kuala Lumpur City Gallery – tells the story of Kuala Lumpur’s Past, Present and Future through miniatures. It is located right in Independence Square (Dataran Merdeka), Kuala Lumpur’s historical enclave! It is a must stop for everyone who wants to Experience 360° of Kuala Lumpur!

Ipoh, one of Malaysia’s historical and beautiful city in the middle of Kinta Valley. It’s also known as “Ipoh Old Town.” See unique architecture from the British colonial era. Delight in old-world charms with modern comforts.

Browse through various shops and restaurants. Sample Ipoh’s must-try cuisine such as bean sprouts chicken and white coffee.

Stroll through breath-taking limestone caves including Kek Lok Tong and Sam Poh Tong. These house intricate carvings created by both man and nature. Discover the wonders of Ipoh City at your own pace!

－Recommended Itinerary－

Pitt stop at Ipoh Old Town Area:

• Explore Second Wife Laneway
• Sampling local food
• Games – mural search

The understanding of nature and Buddhism architecture:

• KeK Lok Tong Cave Temple
• Zen Gardens
• Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple

Explore Little Guilin:

• Gunung Lang Recreational Park

Pitt stop at Tambun Area:

• Visit Tambun Pomelo Farm

Outing’s coordination:

Fee: RM330 per pax (inclusive of transport, 1 night accommodation and 1 dinner)

Minimum number of participants: 10 pax.

Depart from Setia Alam Recreational Park (Main Parking Area) on  12 September 2020, at 7.00 am.

Reaturn to Setia Alam Recreational Park (Main Parking Area) on 13 September 2020, at 5.30 pm.