Penang, 28 July 2024: More than 2,500 men and women of various nationalities cycled 68km across two Penang bridges at the Penang Fellowship Ride Bridge to Bridge 2024 this morning. Paramount Property was once again the title sponsor of the annual ride whose participation this year was made up of 24 nationalities.
Malaysians made up about 90% of the cyclists with the rest from ASEAN countries – with Singapore leading the way followed by Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos – and from further afar including Japan, Korea, China, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Egypt and Costa Rica.
Paramount Property Northern Region CEO Wang Chong Hwa said, “Paramount Property champions healthy activities that brings communities together. We want to support initiatives such as the Penang Fellowship Ride that promotes health, wellness, a sporting spirit, and community fun.”
He said Paramount Property was both proud and privileged to be the title sponsor once again.
“As the people’s developer, our role goes beyond building homes, commercial spaces, and townships. We are committed to uplifting the communities where we operate in, to create lasting positive impact.”
“Today, the 2,500 cyclists didn’t just ride across two iconic bridges; new friendships were built, and old ones strengthened. Cycling is a good activity to challenge your mental strength and stamina, and to bring the community together,” said Wang.
Paramount Property is a longtime supporter of cycling events. Paramount Property title sponsored the Penang Fellowship Ride last year too, the Penang International Bridge to Bridge Ride in 2019, and the Paramount Property Interstate 160 km and 80 km cycling events in 2018.
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi flagged off the first wave of cyclists at Pesta Sungai Nibong site. He also cycled for the second year.
Also present at the flag off were Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Penang State Exco for Youth and Sports Daniel Gooi, Datuk Bandar of Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang, Dato’ Ir. Rajendran A/L P. Anthony, Datuk Bandar of Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai Baderul Amin bin Page 2 of 2
Abdul Hamid, G Club Penang Cyclists Chairman Dato’ Dr Lim Seh Guan, and Paramount Corporation Berhad Group CEO Jeffrey Chew.
Cyclists began their journey at 7am from Pesta Sungai Nibong, cycled across the 13.5 km Penang first bridge, passing through Juru Village and arrived at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College campus at Utropolis Batu Kawan, where they rested and refuelled with snacks and drink, before cycling back to the island using the 24 km Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge. This year’s route was longer by 2 km from the previous year’s with a different flag off point, and the return route was counter traffic.
The cycling event was organised by the Penang State Government, the Sports Council, G Club Penang Cyclists, with the help of Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang, the Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai and the Polis Diraja Malaysia. This year, the ride was also carried out in conjunction with the Lions Club of Prai Central AED Charity Ride.
