Wee (centre) poses with event organisers and representatives from participating fitness studios, showcasing lucky draw prizes for the upcoming Kuching Zumba Fiesta 2025.

KUCHING (Aug 1): Kuching is poised to enter the Malaysia Book of Records as over 9,600 participants have registered for the upcoming Kuching Zumba Fiesta 2025, said Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng.

The event, marking the 10th anniversary of the Kuching Zumba Fiesta, will take place tomorrow (Aug 2) from 7pm to 10.30pm at the State Hockey Stadium.

“This year’s event is a special one. We are making an ambitious move to break two Malaysia Book of Records titles,” he told a press conference yesterday.

The two records the city is aiming to break are the Largest Participation in a Zumba Event currently held by the Penang Women’s Development Corporation with 9,500 participants during the 2023 International Women’s Day celebration; and the Largest Participation in a Glow in the Dark Zumba Event set in 2016 by Sunway Lagoon and Watson’s Personal Care Stores Sdn Bhd with 5,360 participants.

“As of today, over 9,600 participants have registered, putting us in a strong position to break both records. But registration alone is not enough, and to all who have signed up, we need you to show up and help Kuching make history,” Wee said.

Organised in support of Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, the event aims to promote active living through fun and inclusive fitness activities.

To enhance the glow-in-the-dark experience, participants will receive yellow glow sticks.

A high-powered sound system and large LED screens will be set up to ensure participants can follow the routines from all corners of the stadium.

Leading the Zumba routines on stage will be 11 fitness studios and teams, including Shake It Squad, Angels Fitsquad, Flylab Athletics, Fitstarzs Dance Crew, Exhilarate Fitness Studio, ZINs Fabulous, Honey Dance and Fitness Studio, Amber Warriors Fitness Studio, Choco Fitness Studio, Reggae Fitness Studio, and Kelab Sukan Kecergasan Kota Samarahan Studio.

“We truly appreciate their energy and effort in making this event fun, exciting, and memorable for everyone,” said Wee.

To add to the excitement, a lucky draw will be held during the event. Prizes include two return flight tickets to Kunming, China sponsored by Ming Ming Travel Sdn Bhd; two Make 27.5 mountain bikes; two Voice Vector 27.5 mountain bikes; and 15 electrical items.

Wee also acknowledged the event’s sponsors, with KTS Group as the main sponsor contributing RM50,000.

Natural Avenue Sdn Bhd is a co-sponsor with a RM10,000 contribution, while Gatorade is the official beverage partner, providing over 10,000 bottles for participants.

“Kuching Zumba Fiesta is more than just a fitness event – it’s a celebration of health, happiness, and community spirit.

“Let’s come together on Aug 2 at 7pm to dance, glow, and create a moment that will go down in Malaysia’s record books,” he added.

Participation is free, and registration remains open via the iPeople App.