PRESS STATEMENT BY YB DANNY LAW HENG KIANG

CHAIRMAN OF PENANG BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON & EXCO FOR STATE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE

As Chairman of the Penang Bridge International Marathon Committee, I am proud to announce New Balance as our Official Apparel partner for this year's Penang Bridge International Marathon! We are indeed happy to have New Balance join us onboard with the rest of our supportive reputable sponsors in making PBIM 2010 a huge success. New Balance vests will be provided to all Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KM category runners together with New Balance bags. With that, I welcome New Balance to the team and we look forward to providing our runners the very best in all areas of the Penang Bridge International Marathon.

Also in store for our runners on 22nd August is a PBIM Running Forum with the experts giving talks on topics of medical, nutrition and preparing for the next 13 weeks of training. This forum is held in conjunction with the Official Launch of Penang Bridge International Marathon 2010 which will also feature a PBIM draw with attractive prices for our lucky winners.

For further information on the launch and forum, please do keep yourself updated on our latest activities by visiting our  Official PBIM Website www.penangmarathon.gov.my and our PBIM Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Penang-Bridge-International-Marathon/82387457399! For enquiries you may email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the PBIM Hotline at 0164110000. The Penang Bridge International Marathon will be held 21st November 2010. Register with us now for a running experience like no other, in the biggest marathon event in Malaysia!