DOWN THE HUNT MEMORY LANE 2012

For ardent treasure hunters, 2012 was surely an exciting year!

With more than 70 hunts during the period, inevitably all hunters have their own preferences of certain events; perhaps the memory of sweet victories, the grief of near misses, the revival of theSun Motor Hunt, the arrival of new hunts etc.

Whatever the reasons, as the clock ticked towards the new year of 2013, it's always interesting to review 2012 events.

As usual, HNN would like to bid farewell to the year with a list of Top 10 memorable hunt moments during 2012.

HNN HUNT STATISTICS 2012

Surely time flies when we are having fun during treasure hunts.

So what has exactly happened during 2012? How many hunts have we had? Who were the COCs? Who are the top winners for 2012?

As usual, HNN has compiled some statistical data about treasure hunts during the year.

On record, HNN has recorded 72 hunts during 2012, with the highest number of hunts in July (11), followed by June (10).

PENANG TOWARDS A SHOPPING PARADISE WALK HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from The Star (17^th Dec 2012)

Heritage treasure hunt is back

A TOTAL of 155 teams had a fun time roaming around the George Town heritage zone in Penang, looking for clues.

The teams of three were taking part in the Penang Towards A Shopping Paradise treasure hunt organised by the Young Malaysians Movement (YMM) Penang branch.

The hunt was sponsored by Cititel, 100 Plus, Prangin Mall and Bread History. 

To solve the historical puzzles and anagrams given to them, the participants had to look for clues on the signboards of retail shops in inner George Town.

THESUN MOTOR HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from theSun (21^st Dec 2012)

On the hunt

Driving, navigating and solving near-impossible puzzles at theSun Motor Hunt 2012

It was a different kind of race than what we are accustomed to at the recently concluded theSun Motor Hunt 2012. An annual motoring treasure hunt event organised by theSun Media Corporation since 2004, the seventh ediion attracted 250 teams in the Closed, Open and Masters categories, all vying for the exclusive sponsor prizes up for grabs.

With each team comprising of a car and up to four members, all were competing in one of the country’s largest and most challenging motoring treasure hunts of its kind. The event started early on Sunday morning, Dec 16 at the start and finish point located at the Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort (BJGCR).

EXPLORASI WARISAN 2012 - News

Extracted from The Star (19^th Dec 2012)

Team 44 win Heritage Exploration Race by a whisker

 

TEAM 44, who scored identical points as Team 47 in the inaugural Heritage Exploration Race, were declared winners by a whisker.

 



Proud achievement: The top three winning groups posing with their prizes at the
 Alor Setar Tower. Also present are Mat Nor (in batik shirt) and Zuraidah (in white blouse).



Both teams were among 50 teams, who recently set out from Kuala Lumpur Tower at 7.30am and reached Alor Setar Tower at 5pm after a stop over at the Archeological Museum in Lenggong, Perak and a short break for lunch at Tasik Radan.

Team 44, comprising Sin Yoon Leong, Liong Chian Min, Cheok Wye Leong and Chan Chung Wei, pipped Team 47 whose members were Shahrin Zainuddin, Nor Fuad Dahalan, Rosemawarni A. Rahman and Mohd Asri Mohd Ali at the tape.

THESUN PAST MOTOR HUNTS - News

theSun Motor Hunt 2006

theSun Motor Hunt 2007

theSun Motor Hunt 2008

theSun Motor Hunt 2009

theSun Motor Hunt was the brainchild of Mr. Phillip Karuppiah, a former managing director of theSun and an avid hunter himself. Inaugurated in 2004, theSun Motor Hunt aptly known as "The Mother of All Hunts" earned its moniker from the record number of participants taking part in this event each year, in addition to the record number of prizes handed out by generous sponsors. In 2006, a whopping 280 teams registered to take part in this event.

TheSun Motor Hunt, which is within the vicinity of the Klang Valley, is certainly not for the faint hearted, for it is well known to be one of the more challenging, if not the most challenging treasure hunt event on the hunting calendar. Teams are separated into two categories of Master and Novice with elite teams competing in the Master category having to face questions of a much higher level of difficulty.

Extracted from "A Hunter's Tale"

If you want to rekindle the memories of theSun Motor Hunt from earlier years (2006-2009), such as hunt articles, some of the past Q&A and result, pls read below!

TNT CHARITY HUNT 2012 - News

TNT Charity Hunt 2012 was certainly a great success, with more than 60 teams joining the event on 2nd December 2012 for the noble cause of fund raising. The proceed was presented to the beneficiaries - 3 shelter homes for less fortunate children.

While COC Rajj of Purple Antz was in charge of the Beginners' questions, the tougher questions for the Regulars were concocted by his co-COC Jayaram Menon. The posers were definitely challenging, where the hunters were given a strenuous mental exercise.

To ensure that the hunters were fully awake before the hunt, special instructors from the sponsor Celebrity Fitness were brought in for the physical exercise.

Check out the photos of the hunters in action, the result and some hunt Q&A, as well as the winners!

Top 3 Winners for Regulars and Beginners

 

Hunt Result

Regular Category - Full Result

Beginner Categoory - Full Result

TOP GEAR TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from TopGear Malaysia magazine (Dec 2012 edition)

THAT PESKY FREED

Some labour for hours to hunt it down, but even for them it’s another hunt to remember!

Group Photo

After months of anticipation, avid treasure hunt enthusiasts and, more importantly, fans of TopGear Malaysia finally came together for this year’s edition of the TopGear Treasure Hunt. As with last year’s hunt, the annual event kicked off at Citra Mall, Selangor. The destination this time was Hydro Hotel in Batu Ferringhi, Penang.

It was never going to be a clear-cut path to the Pearl of the Orient. A series of challenges meant that participants had to make several stops along the way.

THE NESTLE BREAKFAST HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from Borneo Post Online (3rd Dec 2012)
Nestlé celebrates 100 years with Breakfast Hunt

JUBILANT HUNTERS: Treasure hunters from team Omega, Afro Jack and Eagles celebrate
their victory. Also present were Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap, Datuk Bandar Kuching Utara
(6th right), Dato Patrick Liew (7th right), Siew Kwai Seng (2nd right) and Tony Ripat (right)

KUCHING: It’s important to start the day right and there’s no better way to do that than with a healthy breakfast. A proper balanced breakfast energises our mind and body by providing us with the nutrients and energy to start the day right.

With the busy lives we lead today, some people find it hard to make time for breakfast, which is why people on the go prefer something fast and convenient that will uplift their day.

SOROPTIMIST HUNT WITH A HEART 2012 - News

Extracted from The Star (24th Nov 2012)

Insurance firm and club raise funds for needy women

 

  

THE Soroptimist International Club of Bangsar (SICB), in collaboration with Etiqa Insurance & Takaful successfully held another chapter of its treasure hunt recently to raise much needed funds for the under-privileged women and girls in local communities.

Themed “Hunt with a Heart”, the charity motor hunt drew approximately 110 hunters.

Already in its third chapter, the annual event saw the teams in cars pitting their wits against one another for the chance to walk away with attractive prizes.

NISSAN TREASURE HUNT 2012 (CENTRAL) - News

Extracted from The Star (20th Nov 2012)
Treasure hunters hit Klang Valley and Sabah

The hunt: 181 people took part in Nissan Treasure Hunt 2012 in Central Region.

EDARAN Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd recently completed two Nissan Treasure Hunt events for its customers in the Central and Sabah regions.

“Customer relations is a priority for Tan Chong, as reflected in our dedication to customer service.

“Nissan was ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2012 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index Study this year. We are committed to continue putting our customers first as the company

strives to provide excellent customer service in the years to come,” commented Tan Chong executive director Datuk Dr Ang Bon Beng.

A total of 81 teams participated in the six-hour hunt and the hunters were required to complete tasks and challenges, competing against each other to score the highest points.

LATEST SOS

HUNT POSTING

For those of you who want to put up your treasure hunt event in this blog, pls email the info (eg form, poster, URL link) to liongcm@yahoo.com , with the necessary detail such as Date, Route, COC, prizes, entry fee, contact person etc.

This service is currently provided absolutely free and the decision of publication may be subject to the discretion of blog moderator, if the info provided is insufficient.


HUNT ARTICLES REQUIRED

For those of you who enjoy writing about your hunt experiences, you are most welcome to submit your writing to HNN for publication.

We certainly encourage such articles, which will add perspectives from various individuals on this sport. Please email them to liongcm@yahoo.com . Thanks!!!


HUNT PHOTOS REQUIRED

HNN would like to thank all the hunters who have taken their effort and time, to feedback the latest hunt news, hunt result and champion podium photos to HNN during 2011 for viewing by all. Without these unsung heroes, there is no way that HNN can cover all the hunt events throughout Malaysia. Please carry on the excellent work into 2012, everyone!

Despite our best efforts, HNN is still missing the champion podium photos of some 2011 hunts (pls see the list below). If you happen to have them, please email them to liongcm@yahoo.com . If you know of others who may have them, please ask them to email me likewise.

Thanks.

Rgds
HNN Moderator

THS WALK HUNT SERIES 2012 - PENANG LEG 3 - News

Hunters Jun Liang & Yong Shen

It was indeed a satisfying day for Penang hunters in 1st Avenue mall, as they frantically searched for answers in the THS Walk Hunt Series 2012 - Penang Leg 3!

With the theme "Red Alert! Red Alert!", not only were the questions and treasures related to Red, the I-Spy Challenge also appeared in Red too.

This also marked the final leg of THS Walk Hunt Series in Penang.

Check out the photos of the hunters during the hunt, some Q&A, winners and full result!

We will paint 1st Avenue red this time!

LIFE & TIMES TRAVEL KL FABULOUS FOOD HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from New Straits Times (8th Nov 2012)

Fun and filling time for all

KL Fabulous Food Hunt winners tell Teresa Yong- Leong about their experiences

The Tiger 1 team jumping for joy

 
THE mission: Gobble whatever was placed in front of them and quickly.

The 115 teams who gathered at Central Market, Kuala Lumpur, for the Life & Times Travel KL Fabulous Food Hunt 2012 on Saturday were raring to go.

Each team had four members and all were dressed in red T-shirts. Flagged off by NST managing editor Datuk Nuraina Samad at 9.45am, the teams had to complete nine tasks and get three treasures.

MAH TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News

Press Release from MAH (24th Sep 2012)

HOTELIERS HUNT FOR A CHARITABLE CAUSE AT THE MAH TREASURE HUNT 2012

Video on MAH Treasure Hunt 2012 is already out on Pava's Hunts website
http://treasurehunters.com.my/
 

A participant snapping a picture of the signage
of Publika signage along the route.



Kuantan, Pahang – The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and MAH Pahang Chapter held the MAH Treasure Hunt 2012 on Saturday, 22 September, from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, Pahang, which raised RM10 thousand for the National Stroke Association of Malaysia Kuantan Centre (NASAM Kuantan).

A total of 200 participants in 53 cars flagged off from Sime Darby Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur to solve riddles and find treasures at various locations in Pahang and finished at The Zenith Hotel Kuantan, Pahang where they submitted the treasures they managed to find.

  

CHARITY MOTORING TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from The Star (13th Oct 2012)

Top 5 Winners



Fruitful hunt on wheels



THE participants of the 16th Annual Motoring Treasure Hunt from Penang to Songkhla had a whale of a time during their overnight stay at the beach paradise in Thailand.



Themed ‘Charity Hunt with a Heart’ and organised by the Bayan Baru Welfare Association, the event saw 50 cars taking part and the participants managed to raise RM60,000 for charity.

KPJ WORLD ENVIRONMENT & HEART DAY 2012 TREASURE HUNT - News

It was almost a carnival-like atmosphere, as more than 100 people gathered in front of KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital on Saturday, 29th Sep 2012.

Several activities were planned for the celebration of World Environment & Heart Day, which included health awareness booths, morning exercises and 3-hour walk hunt around Bandar Perda.

With heavy downpour during the last few days, the weather was fortunately sunny on the day. The event kicked off with an exercise session, as the participants cheerfully danced to the music of Gangnam style.

For the treasure hunt, 26 teams of participants were flagged off around 9.30am, after a short briefing by the organizer. There were 20 cryptic questions and 2 treasures to be solved.

Check out the photos of the activities, Q&A and winners below.

ECO-CHALLENGE 2012 TREASURE HUNT - News

Hunters ran riot in the Penang International Sports Arena, as they gallantly completed the puzzles and tasks during Eco-Challenge 2012 Treasure Hunt.

From the original 24 teams, the field was narrowed down to only 6, after 2 qualifying sessions on Sat 22nd Sep 2012. The next day, it was certainly a race against time, as each team attempted to outdo, outpace and outlast their rivals.

The Grand Prize winner turned out to be The Hunter team, which according to one of the team members, Ms Lim Lay Sim, this was their first participation in treasure hunting.

Whether this was beginner's luck or the use of the right strategy, they surely deserved a pat on the back!

Congrats to all the winners!
And check out the photos of actions during the qualifying session, final and winners!

SUSHI KING TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News



They must be very hungry!


Organized in conjunction with Independence Day and Malaysia Day, Sushi King Treasure Hunt 2012 was a tremendous success, with great excitement and participants enjoying 'mouth-watering' prizes.

On 16th Sep 2012, the event attracted more than 100 hunters, who travelled around Klang Valley in search of answers to the cryptic posers.

It's a joy to see the comical expression of the participants having fun during the event.

YELLOW OUTSIDE, MALAYSIAN INSIDE

Extracted from THS Tulip (Oct-Dec Edition 2012)

PENANG 22 JULY 2012: It all started with an innocuous posting on the blog. The participants were duly instructed to wear yellow during 22nd July gathering at a famous chicken fast-food restaurant in Queensbay Mall.

Somehow, things couldn’t turn out more surprisingly traumatic at the rendezvous!

At first glance, this would seem like a harmless reunion of old buddies, or a meet-up of Brazilian football fans. Funnily this could even pass as a convention for Digi’s Yellow Men.

And yet for the eatery manager, as more attendees in amber attire gradually trickled in, one could almost swear that beads of cold sweat began to stream down his forehead. You couldn’t blame him for his instinctive concern; he doubtlessly pondered whether his outlet was the unwitting venue sponsor of an illicit congregation.

And his worst suspicions promptly turned into a misery during the briefing and group photo session of THS Walk Hunt Series 2012 – Penang Leg 2.

Group photo before the hunt!



We are having fun!!!

      

CHILL OUT WITH THE MALAY MAIL MALL HUNT 2012 - News

Final photo release (including hunters in action & winners for both weeks)!

Extracted from Malay Mail (13th Aug 2012)

Chill out weekend fun

Fun-filled day for The Malay Mail readers at Tropicana City Mall

LAUGHTER and intense concentration seem to be the norm for The Malay Mail readers who came in droves last Saturday to support and participate in the second Chill Out! with The Malay Mail Mall treasure-hunt over the weekend.

On Saturday, teams of two consisting of a kaleidoscope of partnerships such as mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, classmates, colleagues, siblings and spouses raced across Tropicana City Mall to look for clues in the walk hunt in the mall.

NEW SUNDAY TIMES MOTOR HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from New Sunday Times (15th July 2012)

Bigger and better next year

LOOKING AHEAD: A bigger motor hunt with more prizes can be expected for 2013

KUALA LUMPUR: THE overwhelming response from readers and members of the public for the inaugural New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2012 last Sunday has given an impetus to the newspaper to make the hunt an annual affair.

And it will be "bigger and better", as New Straits Times Press Bhd group managing editor Abdul Jalil Hamid had promised during the prize presentation ceremony.

KFCH EDU-FUN KIDS TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News

Extracted from theSun (Thu 9th Aug 2012)

'Chicky' fun hunt

It was a fun filled adventure for over 140 children who were part of the 57 teams taking part in the recent KFCH Edu-Fun Kids Treasure Hunt, The Mystery of the Lost Crystals.

The event was held last month and the excitement filled adventure started with a story telling session to set the scene at KFC Subang Parade, after which the teams were given their first clue and flagged off beginning 10 am.

ATMAH CHARITY TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News

Atmah Charity Treasure Hunt 2012 successfully made its journey from KL to the historical city of Malacca on 4th Aug 2012. With COC Pava's Hunts, the event attracted about 90 teams of treasure hunters.

In fact, it actually kicked off much earlier, with the release of treasure questions during the briefing on Thu (2nd Aug 2012). If you are not one of the Atmah hunters, have a try at some of the treasure questions:-

Treasure 1

The first treasure you need to find is a sort of a scrub,

Only if you get coal mined it will be one that's proper,

One with Steven Spielberg's movie points I'll give you,

That's enough though but to be sure look at the sides,

Hand in an unused one so please get it without a rush.

Treasure 2

Female representation of a great island,
The product of its colony you must land,
It surely goes well with a cuppa in hand,
I am are you finally clear of my demand?
You get it right and I will not reprimand. 

ROYAL KEDAH TREASURE HUNT CHALLENGE 2012 - News

Extracted from The Star (Thu 12th Jul 2012)

Treasure hunt champs win by a mere minute

 


Are you ready?: Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz sounding the air horn
at the start of the race at Darulaman Stadium, Alor Setar.

 
CHUAH Wei Teong driving a Nissan Sylphy with Teoh Choon Keat as his navigator won the Kedah Royal Challenge 2012 Charity Treasure Hunt race with only a minute separating them from their nearest rivals.

Second-placed Chu Chee Siang and Tan Gung Hoon also scored 96 points in the 188km race from Alor Setar to Songkhla but Chuah and Teoh were declared the winners as they clocked in a minute earlier.

THS WALK HUNT SERIES 2012 LEG 3 - News

Photos from the hunt on 15th Jul 2012, courtesy of THS, COC Goh Teck Koon & Julie Tan.

More photos available at :-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Treasure-Hunt-Society-of-Malaysia/178869472188910



Participants getting ready for the hunt



Relax before the hunt



3 Nur & 1 Mastura

Hunting for answers!

ISKANDAR PUTERI TREASURE HUNT 2012 - News

Treasure Hunt in promoting racial unity

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 9 JULY 2012: In the 1Malaysia spirit to celebrate cultural diversity coupled with the positive feedback it received from the previous event, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) once again organized the Iskandar Puteri Treasure Hunt 2012.  This year, the event was organized in collaboration with Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB).

The event which was held on Saturday July 7th had it flagging off ceremony and ended at JOTIC Building in Johor Bahru; brought 455 people together from 124 teams (including 3 teams from Persatuan Orang Pekak Johor) who put their physical and mental skills to the test when they raced around the Iskandar Puteri Heritage Trail and JB City Centre hunting "treasures" and answers to the mind boggling questions and clues.

 

KARNIVAL KOMUNITI PUCHONG CHARITY WALK HUNT - News

Final photos from this hunt on 7th Jul 2012 are out
(including hunters, winners and some questions)!



Participants ready to hunt!

COC - Florence on behalf of Mike Pang

  

Thumbs up from the organizer!



Discussion on the answers!!!

  

STARBUCKS SUMMER HUNT FOR FUN - News

Extracted from theSun (Tue 3rd Jul 2012)
Hunting, the Starbucks way

1st place,Sunny Hunter's team win in
 media and celebrity category.

Some 400 Starbucks coffee lovers had the time of their lives hunting around Klang Valley and Petaling Jaya last Saturday, thanks to Starbucks Summer Hunt for Fun.

Organised by Berjaya Starbucks Coffee with great support from several sponsors, the hunt was the first in 14 years of its operation.

"When this idea first came up, I only targeted 10 teams. Two days before the actual event, there were already 100 teams registered.

"Starbucks Summer Hunt for Fun is part of our reward programme to all - and thus is a way to express our appreciation and give thanks to our friends for their continuous support," said Berjaya Starbucks Coffee chief executive officer Sydney Quays.