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.