Him and Her Health Run 2026 Penang Draws 2,500 Participants


Madam Tan Lean Kee (third row from the front and sixth from the left), flagging off the 2,500 participants at the Him and Her Health Run 2026 Penang.

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, 4 June 2026 - The Padang Kawad at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) buzzed with energy on 17 May 2026 as 2,500 participants gathered for the Him and Her Health Run 2026 Penang, organised by Yayasan MR D.I.Y..

The community run brought together participants of all ages in support of cancer and heart disease patients, with proceeds channelled towards assisting underprivileged individuals with treatment and related medical expenses.

Madam Tan Lean Kee, Chairperson of Pertubuhan Wanita Mutiara Pulau Pinang and wife of the Penang Chief Minister, officiated the event and joined the community in flagging off participants at the start line.


Madam Tan Lean Kee (fourth from the left), joined participants in the lively atmosphere of the community run.

Beyond the run itself, participants enjoyed a lively Zumba warm-up session and interactive activities across the event grounds, reflecting the run’s broader mission of encouraging healthier and more active lifestyles.