Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq powers through Ironman Malaysia to beat 13-hour target for charity
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Mr Syed Saddiq crossed the finish line of the gruelling Ironman Malaysia in an impressive 12 hours, 22 minutes, and 18 seconds.
PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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LANGKAWI - Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman crossed the finish line of the gruelling Ironman Malaysia in an impressive 12 hours, 22 minutes, and 18 seconds – well ahead of the 13-hour target set by fashion brand Primavalet.
Primavalet had earlier pledged to donate RM1 million (S$308,301) to welfare initiatives in Mr Syed Saddiq’s constituency of Muar in Johor if he completed the full Ironman triathlon in under 13 hours.
“I came here with one goal – to secure RM1 million in welfare support for my people,” said Mr Syed Saddiq after the race.
“Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), while I managed a sub-13-hour finish, now PrimaValet must fulfil their promise – RM1 million for me, laptops, food banks, and Hari Raya clothes.”
He added that he would do “whatever it takes” to ensure the well-being of his constituents are taken care of.
The 32-year-old MP completed the 3.8km swim, 180km cycle, and 42.2km run in scorching Langkawi heat and at the finish line, he immediately embraced his parents. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
