KUCHING, July 27 -- Daily jogging and walking have kept 86-year-old Wong Chan Voon on his feet - quite literally, as the oldest participant in this year's Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run 2025.

Originally from Ipoh, Wong served in the army at the Central Road Camp here from 1963 to 1964, and returned to Kuching last year to take part in the event for the first time, where he completed the 10km category.

"This is my second time. Last year I came and ran 10km - this time, I took part in (the) 5km (category) only.

"It feels very exciting. I'm happy to be in a group here and to run with everyone," he told reporters when met during the prize presentation ceremony held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound here today.

He said ...