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17 July 2015

Star

Thursday July 16, 2015 MYT 9:05:32 PM

KL Marathon to revert to original date, says Khairy

by m. kumar

PETALING JAYA: The Standard Chartered KL Marathon will revert to its original Oct 4 date.

Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin made the announcement Thursday following a large public outcry after the event was pushed to Oct 10, to coincide with the inaugural National Sports Day.

“I’ve read all your tweets, Facebook messages and emails regarding the date change of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2015.

“I have held many discussions with the organisers and other stakeholders … and have jointly come to the conclusion that the Standard Chartered KL Marathon will be reverted back to October 4,” said Khairy in a post on his Facebook page.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/07/16/Marathon-reverts-to-original-date/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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16 July 2015

Reactions on Twitter

Conflicting positions in Minister’s and #SCKLM‘s statemts on ‘joint decision’ for #SCKLM2015 date change! #SCKLM4October

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Hazim Rahman retweeted Khairy Jamaluddin

Sembang.. I don’t think that KJ can switch back the SCKLM date to 4 October.

Hazim Rahman added,

Bring SCKLM Back To October 4: Media Statement by @imokman http://bit.ly/1LhNfsA  #KeepTheDate #scklm4oct #running

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• Poh Sing Chong ‏@singchong02 11h11 hours ago

  @Khairykj you are risking all runners conveniences and also have political aspect on changing the date of SCKLM. Please revert to 4/10

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izzarosli retweeted #TeamRayaMelaka

Don’t be silly. Not affected? It will somehow tarnish the good name of SCKLM. #SCKLM4October

izzarosli added,

#TeamRayaMelaka @HermyRahim

Menteri belia dan sukan kesayangan korang cakap “has not affected participation”. LOL ni siapa nak jawab?
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Eric Chooi Yoa Han ‏@ericchooiyoahan 11h11 hours ago

@Khairykj no major marathon in the world is held on Sat. N no major marathon in the world changes their date. I guess SCKLM is not major.
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missyblurkit ‏@missyblurkit Jul 14

Bring back #SCKLM2015 to Sunday 4 October. http://bit.ly/1HHiIPq  #running #KeepTheDate #SCKLM4October

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TriStupe ‏@tristupe 4m4 minutes ago

TriStupe retweeted szisziszi

You don’t know runner well sir. The event is well supported because organizer, and this has affected the trust

TriStupe added,

szisziszi @oh_shazi

What an arrogant statement @Khairykj. Us runners will not back down. Wont refund & let my spot be empty #SCKLM4Oct

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Khairy: Change of Standard Chartered KL Marathon date has not affected participation http://bit.ly/1V2PkwU 

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After public uproar, Khairy says will discuss KL marathon date change with organisers http://bit.ly/1LhUz7w 

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missyblurkit ‏@missyblurkit 9h9 hours ago

Bring SCKLM Back To October 4: Media Statement by @imokman http://bit.ly/1LhNfsA  #KeepTheDate #scklm4oct #running

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Dear @Khairykj, u hv disappointed int’l runners who hv planned, arrange leave from work, paid itineraries & trained for @scklmarathon #scklm

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The level of inconsideration & disrespect for all the outstation/non local/international runners is astounding #scklm

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yoong. ‏@yoongkhean Jul 13

Events like these are postponed only for unavoidable circumstances, not for superficial reasons like this. Tarnishes the good name. #SCKLM

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1200 signatures on the petition to bring back @scklmarathon to Oct 4, but will @Khairykj listen? http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/bring-scklm-back-to-october-4/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=button … #SCKLM4October

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@Khairykj your ministry change the event date of SCKLM, do you realize how much trouble it causes to the runner? #inconsiderate

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Hari Sukan Negara ‏@HariSukanNegara Jul 12

We are happy to announce that SCKLM will be moved to Hari Sukan Negara on Oct 10.

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