KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Hulu Selangor Explorace: Eco Discovery 2026, held on Saturday (October 10), drew an encouraging response from participants by focusing on ecotourism, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
Organised by the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) in collaboration with Excapt Event, the event marked the local authority's fifth anniversary as a municipality and aimed to showcase the district's heritage and tourist attractions.
MPHS President Julaihah Jamaludin said the positive response to the competition, held in Kuala Kubu Baharu, indicated strong public interest in exploring the district's unique history, heritage, and natural beauty.
“This also reflects growing interest in visiting Hulu Selangor to discover its unique history, heritage, natural beauty, and other attractions,” she said in a statement today.
Julaihah added that the race's appeal was evident from the participation of 30 teams and continued public demand to take part even after the registration quota had been reached.
Kuala Kubu Baharu was chosen for its historic character and Garden City urban planning concept.
“Participants had the opportunity to discover Kuala Kubu Baharu not just as a town, but as a destination rich in history, heritage, and its distinct identity,” she said.
The explorace challenged participants' agility and teamwork, showcased Kuala Kubu Baharu's history and identity, and promoted environmental sustainability by collecting used cooking oil and electrical and electronic waste (e-waste).
She said participants collected 230kg of used cooking oil and 37 e-waste items weighing 14.65kg through the activities.
As part of the programme's corporate social responsibility initiative, participants also contributed to Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ar Rahmaniah and Asrama Baitul Rahmaniah Bairah.
“MPHS hopes programmes like this will encourage the public to appreciate local heritage, adopt environmentally friendly lifestyles and support community initiatives to create a more sustainable environment and a thriving community,” Julaihah said.
