KUCHING, Aug 21: Nearly 1,000 participants have registered for Senaman Cergas 1Kenyalang 2026, showing strong public support for the community fitness event scheduled to take place in October.
The encouraging response was highlighted during the launch of the WAK Kuching Calendar 2026 at The Spring Shopping Mall here, where support was expressed for the event and its efforts to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles among the community.
YB Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and YB Datuk Snowdan Lawan were among those who expressed their support for Senaman Cergas 1Kenyalang 2026 during the launch.
The event is jointly organised by Kelab Kecergasan 1Kenyalang and JVY Event Management Company, with the support of Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) and What About Kuching (WAK).
With registration already approaching 1,000 participants, the organisers are now aiming to reach their target of 1,500 participants ahead of the event.
The strong registration figures are seen as an encouraging sign of growing public interest in community-based fitness activities, particularly programmes that bring families, individuals and fitness enthusiasts together.
Representatives from Kelab Kecergasan 1Kenyalang and JVY Event Management Company were also present at the WAK Kuching Calendar 2026 launch to introduce and promote the event. Sarawak Daily will also support the meaningful community event as part of its efforts to promote healthy and active lifestyles and community activities in Kuching.
Senaman Cergas 1Kenyalang 2026 will form part of the wider WAK Kuching Festival 2026 celebration. The event will also be integrated with the DBKU Car Free Morning – Petra Jaya Edition.
The fitness programme is scheduled for Oct 11, 2026, from 6.30am to 9am at Majma Mall, Petra Jaya.
Participants will be able to take part in a range of energetic activities, including aerobic, aerodance and Zumba sessions.
The organisers said the continued support from DBKU, WAK Kuching and community leaders would help strengthen efforts to attract more participants and reach the 1,500-person target.
The event is expected to provide an opportunity for people of different ages and fitness levels to come together in a healthy and active environment while supporting the wider community activities under the WAK Kuching Festival 2026.
With registration already nearing the target, the organisers are encouraging more members of the public to join Senaman Cergas 1Kenyalang 2026 and be part of the community fitness gathering in Petra Jaya.
The event also reflects the growing importance of community fitness programmes in encouraging people to stay active while spending time with family and friends.
