Extracted from New Sunday Times (23rd June 2013)
An even bigger hunt next year
A GRANDER AFFAIR: The overwhelming response to the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 has given an impetus to the newspaper to make the hunt more spectacular next year, writes Punitha Kumar.
IT was a day of solving riddles and searching for hidden "treasure", but this was no Indiana Jones movie.
Last Sunday saw more than 1,000 participants from 268 teams from across the country congregating for one purpose -- to have fun and win amazing prizes in the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013, the biggest such event in Malaysia.
While searching for clues at a row of shops in Damansara Perdana, a hunter said: "the questions are really hard. It is nerve-wracking, but we are having fun and hope to finish in time".
The hunt, which offered a RM100,000 Volkswagen Polo Sedan as the grand prize, ended around 2pm. A closing ceremony was held at Putrajaya Corporation's Dewan Seri Siantan.
New Straits Times deputy group editor Rashid Yusof, Volkswagen Group Malaysia marketing and public relations director Petra Schreiber, New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling, New Straits Times Press marketing general manager Putri Shireen Syed Othman and hunt organising committee chairman Ramlan Said gave away prizes to the participants.
The grand prize was sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, while Petronas was the fuel sponsor and Putrajaya Corporation the venue sponsor.
Winners
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| Regular 2nd Runner Up |
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| Regular 1st Runner Up |
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| Regular Champion |
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| Regular Top 3 Winners |
Apart from seasoned hunter group "4 Ekor", which bagged the grand prize in the regular category, "Hasilian" and "Bizzy Bees TV3" won in the beginner and media/sponsor categories, respectively.
"Hasilian" team leader Muhammad Sani Mohd Nor said the team's victory was based on luck, as they had guessed most of the answers.
"We were unable to identify some of the answers, so we guessed our way through. It was indeed a pleasant surprise to be in first place."
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| Beginners 2nd Runner Up |
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| Beginners 1st Runner Up |
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| Beginners Champion |
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| Beginners Top 3 Winners |
"Bizzy Bees TV3" team leader Salehuddin Yusof said this was the team's biggest treasure hunt victory.
"I have participated in more than 20 treasure hunts and this is our best performance.
"We are proud of our achievement and grateful to the New Sunday Times for organising such an event."
For the hunt, participants were grouped into three categories -- regular, beginner and media/sponsor.
The winning team of each category took home RM5,000 and the grand prize winner was selected from a draw among the winning teams.
Those who did not win the top prizes still returned home with lucky draw gifts from sponsors.
The prizes included return tickets to Busan, South Korea, and Hangzhou, China, Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages on the SuperStar Libra cruise ship, pre-paid investment trading accounts, handphones, home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays and beauty product hampers.
The motor hunt, with Purple Antz as the clerk-of-course, saw the participation of other sponsors, such as Philips, UDA Holdings Bhd, Celcom Axiata Bhd, Bank Rakyat, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita, Putrajaya Shangri-La and Genting Malaysia Bhd.
Last year, the hunt attracted 231 teams.
Chok said the overwhelming response from readers and members of the public to this year's hunt had given an impetus to the newspaper to make the hunt "even more grand and spectacular" next year.
Many, if not most, of the contestants also vowed to return next year to test their skills and try their luck again.
The prize pool for the hunt was also hailed as one of the most luxurious for such events.
Hunt Lunch
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| Participants at Putrajaya |
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| More than 1,000 participants |
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| We survive NST Motor Hunt 2013! |
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| Band to entertain the crowd |
Hunt Morning
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| One...two... say NST! |
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| Putting up their lucky number! |
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| 268 teams waiting to be flagged off at Dataran Merdeka |
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| NST CEO Mohammad Azlan and Volkswagen MD Dr Zeno |
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| It's flag-off time!!! |
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| Off we go!!!! |
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| COC Shirley Hoe giving a smile |
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| We are ready to hunt!!! |
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| Time to get tortured, Regulars! |
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| Regular hunters during briefing |
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| Checking the watch for time! |
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| Hunter Asri posing arm akimbo |
During Hunt
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| Checking out the signboards! |
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| Solving the puzzle |
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| Treasure...treasure...where are u? |
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| See... see... that's the answer lah! |
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Extracted from New Straits Times (20th June 2013)
Extracted from New Straits Times (20th June 2013)
It's all in the thrill for treasure hunters
By Chok Suat Ling (New Sunday Times editor)
DEDICATED: Being able to solve a puzzle is more exhilarating than jumping head first into space
AFTER several long months of planning, the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 was held last Sunday, with the participation of 268 teams.
It's the second year the event was held, with an increased number of hunters from last year's 231 teams. That there were over a thousand people -- four in a team -- willing to wake up at the unseemly hour of 5am to be flagged off from the heart of the city on what's supposed to be a day of quiet relaxation was heartening and it greatly encouraged us to take it to a level higher than last year.
So it was that the Klang Valley was flooded last Sunday with a sea of red, people of all races, ages and walks of life converged on specific locations around the city looking for answers to riddles and clues, and unearthing difficult-to-find "treasures". Many came fully equipped with thesauruses, dictionaries and the latest search and tracking devices, but all that is really required is what's between your ears.
This group comprises sage Yoda-like personalities, who are able to solve the most cryptic of riddles and puzzles without being reduced to tears and hair-tearing hysteria. They have hunted for many years, usually boast an above-average intelligence quotient and possess an otherworldly mastery of the written word.
So it was that the Klang Valley was flooded last Sunday with a sea of red, people of all races, ages and walks of life converged on specific locations around the city looking for answers to riddles and clues, and unearthing difficult-to-find "treasures". Many came fully equipped with thesauruses, dictionaries and the latest search and tracking devices, but all that is really required is what's between your ears.
Indeed, the treasure hunting fraternity is expanding, with many joining the field through the years as wide-eyed novices and then rising through the ranks to later qualify for a place in the prestigious league of Masters.
It's not easy to secure a place among the Masters. Some have hunted for years, but the placing eludes them as they have not registered sufficient wins to earn a spot.
I've been told many times by fellow hunters that my team will never earn a placing because we have IQs comparable to that of chipmunks and used car salesmen. They were joking, of course. Or, perhaps not.
However, many, if not most, regular hunters are not deterred by a lack of placing or even if they emerge last in the field every single time.
They continue to hunt not because of fame, glory or the prizes offered but for the sheer love of it. This, despite the recriminations.
Some scoff that treasure-hunting is not really a sport but merely an organised outing comprising eggheads and geeky word enthusiasts, but that has not deterred the increasingly close-knit hunting fraternity.
A Treasure Hunt Society of Malaysia has been set up and hunts continue to attract droves of participants every time they are organised. After all, being able to unlock a puzzle is a feat more exhilarating than jumping head first into space with a parachute on your back. Sure, it does not exude the rugged machismo of a motor rally, or race, and athletic prowess the likes of that possessed by Usain Bolt is not a pre-requisite but it does not make it any less a sport than bowling, chess or beauty pageants.
Sport is also a unifier like no other. Every time we won the Thomas Cup right up to 1992, Malaysians slapped each other on the backs and cheered as one nation.
Only sports can bring everyone -- whether tall, short, thin, horizontally challenged, rich, poor, a Barisan Nasional or opposition supporter, Malay, Indian, Chinese and dan lain-lain -- together.
And, as with all sports, treasure-hunting is as a good vehicle as any to foster multiracial togetherness. People of all races and even whole families will come together to decipher the questions thrown their way. It is teamwork at its best.
As for the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt, and all events of such size and scale, there were shortcomings and for that, we would like to apologise to participants if it had marred your enjoyment of the event.
On behalf of the organising committee, I would like to congratulate the winning teams, thank those who joined the hunt and all others who played a part, no matter how minuscule, to make it happen through all the sweat, toil, sleepless nights and tears. You were great sports.
Onwards to the next year!
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Extracted from New Straits Times (18th June 2013)
Orphanages winners, too, in motor hunt
KUALA LUMPUR: The "treasures" from the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013, where more than 1,000 hunters participated, have been distributed to several orphanages here.
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| New Straits Times Supplements editor Ramlan Said (right) with representatives from various orphanages who received food items, school paraphernalia and detergents. |
The items were handed over by New Straits Times deputy group editor, Rashid Yusof, to representatives from Rumah Baitul Hidayah, Puchong; Rumah Sayangan, Cheras; and Tara Bhavan, Jalan Ipoh.
They comprised food items, school paraphernalia and detergents.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling said the "treasure" questions were designed with charity in mind.
"Clerk-of-course Purple Antz, who formulated the questions for the hunt, were advised that the items sourced by hunters during the hunt would be for charity.
"The large number of participants ensured a sizeable amount of items was secured and we are heartened that this was the case in the end."
The New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013, held on Sunday, was won by a group of seasoned hunters called "4 Ekor".
The team took home the grand prize of a Volkswagen Polo Sedan valued at RM100,000 together with RM5,000 cash.
The first-prize winners for the beginners and media and sponsor categories were "Hasilian" and "Bizzy Bees TV3" respectively.
More than 1,000 participants from 268 teams were flagged off from Dataran Merdeka by The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd chief executive officer Mohammad Azlan Abdullah.
The grand prize was sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, which was also the main sponsor of the event, while Petronas was the fuel sponsor and Putrajaya Corporation the venue sponsor.
The winning team of each category took home RM5,000 and the grand prize winner was selected from a draw among the winning teams. Those who did not win any of the top prizes returned home with lucky draw gifts from sponsors.
The lucky draw prizes included return tickets to Busan, South Korea and Hangzhou, China, several Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages on SuperStar Libra cruise, pre-paid investment trading accounts, mobile phones, home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays and beauty product hampers.
The motor hunt saw the participation of other sponsors such as Philips, UDA Holdings Bhd, Celcom Axiata Bhd, Bank Rakyat, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hy att Regency Kuantan Resort, Ba nana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Per modalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita, Putrajaya Shangri-La and Genting Malaysia Bhd.
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Extracted on New Straits Times (17th June 2013)
'4 Ekor' beats 267 teams for the car
(If you want to know about NST Motor Hunt 2012, check out here!)
3 CATEGORIES OF HUNTERS: The event is the biggest in the country
3 CATEGORIES OF HUNTERS: The event is the biggest in the country
KUALA LUMPUR: IT was a scene out of an Arthur Conan Doyle story with Sherlock Holmes deep in his thoughts and his trusty aide, Dr Watson, eagerly sniffing for clues.
But, the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 yesterday, the biggest in the country, did not see just one particular scavenger but more than a thousand treasure hunters busy cracking their heads in search of answers.
But, the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 yesterday, the biggest in the country, did not see just one particular scavenger but more than a thousand treasure hunters busy cracking their heads in search of answers.
The hard work paid off, especially for seasoned hunter group called "4 Ekor", which bagged the grand prize of a Volkswagen Polo Sedan worth RM100,000 and RM5,000 cash.
Team leader Ruben Enbasegaram said he was speechless over their victory.
"The whole affair was challenging. Even waking up in the morning today was a difficult task," he quipped.
However, the tax consultant said it was an amazing experience.
"This victory is the fruit of our labour after a long and tiring day."
Ruben's four team members, from the regular category, are friends whom he gained from past treasure hunts. The first-prize winners for the beginners and media and sponsor categories were "Hasilian" and "Bizzy Bees TV3" respectively.
New Straits Times deputy group editor Rashid Yusof gave away the prizes, accompanied by Volkswagen Group Malaysia marketing and public relations director Petra Schreiber, at a closing ceremony at Putrajaya Corporation.
More than 1,000 participants from 268 teams were flagged off by The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd chief executive officer Mohammad Azlan Abdullah and Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd managing director Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer at 8am at Dataran Merdeka. Participants were sent off to parts of Klang Valley in search of answers to puzzles and riddles.
The grand prize was sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, the main sponsor of the event, while Petronas was the fuel sponsor and Putrajaya Corporation was the venue sponsor.
As for the game, the hunters were grouped into three categories: regular, beginner and members of the media/sponsors.
The winning team of each category took home RM5,000 and the grand prize winner was selected from a draw among the winning teams.
Those who did not win any of the top prizes still returned home with lucky draw gifts from sponsors. The prizes included return tickets to Busan, South Korea and Hangzhou, China, Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages on SuperStar Libra cruise, pre-paid investment trading accounts, mobile phones, home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays and beauty product hampers.
The motor hunt, with PurpleAntz as the clerk-of-course, saw the participation of other sponsors such as Philips, UDA Holdings Bhd, Celcom Axiata Bhd, Bank Rakyat, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita, Putrajaya Shangri-La and Genting Malaysia Bhd.
Last year, the hunt attracted 231 teams.
Extracted from New Straits Times (16th June 2013)
NST MOTOR HUNT: Over 1,000 participants flagged off from Dataran Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR: While most people are about to take their dad out for Father's Day, today, a sea of eager treasure hunters participating in the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 were flagged off from Dataran Merdeka at 8am.
New Straits Times Press Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Azlan Abdullah said the hunt, in its second year, had an increased number of participants.
He was joined by Volkswagen Group Malaysia Managing Director, Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer.
Participants were grouped into three categories which were regular, beginner and media and sponsors.
As for the hunt's closing ceremony at 2pm, it will be held at Putrajaya Corporation where winners will be announced amid a high-tea session and lucky draws.
The grand prize winners will take home a brand new Volkswagen Polo Sedan valued at RM100,000. The grand prize was sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, the main sponsor of the event, who also sponsored another RM50,000 for the hunt. Petronas was the fuel sponsor while Putrajaya Corporation was the venue sponsor.
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Extracted from New Sunday Times (16th June 2013)
Biggest motor hunt kicks off today
EXCITING DAY: Skill and luck needed to win top prize of a Volkswagon Polo Sedan
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| A large group of people registering for the event at the NST in Kualal Lumpur. |
IT'S crunch time for the more than 1,000 participants of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 today.
The 268 teams from three categories -- open, regular and media/sponsor -- will have to dig deep into their reserves to outwit and outdo each other as they traverse the Klang Valley in search of answers to riddles and hidden treasures.
At the end of the hunt, the second time it is being held following its huge success last year, a team will drive away with a Polo Sedan valued at RM100,000, sponsored by Volkswagen Malaysia.
The champion in each category will take home RM5,000.
Cash prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsor categories, while for the beginner category, it goes up to the 30th position.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling thanked participants for their support and response to the hunt.
"We have more teams and participants compared with last year's 231. In fact, some entries had to be rejected as the numbers had exceeded our target."
A combination of skills and luck, said Chok, was needed to win the Polo Sedan.
"Teams in the three categories will have to battle it out among themselves and emerge tops as only the champion in each category will have the chance to win the car.
"The three champions will draw lots to determine who will drive home the Polo Sedan."
She said regular New Sunday Times readers held an advantage over non-readers as 10 questions would be based on the paper.
"I am sure regular readers can find the answers quickly, which means they will have more time to tackle other questions."
The hunt's main sponsor is Volkswagen Group Malaysia, which is sponsoring another RM50,000 for the event.
Petronas is the fuel sponsor while Putrajaya Corporation is the venue sponsor. The clerk-of-course is Purple Antz.
Among the prizes are return tickets to South Korea and China courtesy of AirAsia X, several four-day/three-night Phuket-Krabi packages aboard the SuperStar Libra sponsored by Star Cruises, a RM10,000 trading investment account with Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd, mobile phones, home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays and beauty hampers.
Other sponsors are Philips, UDA Holdings, Celcom Axiata, Bank Rakyat, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Northport (Malaysia), Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita, Putrajaya Shangri-La, Genting Malaysia Bhd, Nokia and Electrolux.
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Extracted from New Straits Times (14th June 2013)
All geared for biggest motor hunt
PRIZES GALORE: Volkswagen Polo, air tickets and cruise packages up for grabs
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| New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 clerk-of-course Rajj Melambaran briefing participants at Balai Berita yesterday. |
KUALA LUMPUR: PARTICIPANTS in the country's biggest motor hunt, the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013, are all set for the big challenge on Sunday after they attended a briefing on the event at Balai Berita yesterday.
Those who came for the briefing received goodie bags from sponsors.
Rajj Melambram of Purple Antz, which is the clerk-of-course, briefed more than 150 participants on the do's and don'ts of the hunt and provided tips on how to answer the riddles and decipher anagrams.
Rajj said to prepare for the thrilling motor hunt, participants must be creative.
"You must also have vast knowledge of things happening around you and do thorough research on riddles that may be asked," he told the eager crowd.
Participants were also advised on safety procedures during the hunt.
The grand prize is a Volkswagen Polo Sedan valued at RM100,000, which is sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, the main sponsor of the event. The German carmaker is also sponsoring another RM50,000 for the hunt. Petronas is the fuel sponsor while Putrajaya Corporation is the venue sponsor.
Among the prizes up for grabs are return tickets to South Korea and China courtesy of AirAsia X, four-day/three-night Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages aboard the SuperStar Libra courtesy of Star Cruises, a RM10,000 trading investment account with Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd, mobile phones, home theatre sets, electrical appliances, hotel stays and beauty hampers.
Other sponsors are Philips, UDA Holdings Bhd, Celcom Axiata Bhd, Bank Rakyat, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita, Putrajaya Shangri-La and Genting Malaysia Bhd.
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Extracted from New Straits Times (13th Jun 2013)
Saliman said the bank was proud to be associated with the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt which catered to a discerning, highly intelligent crowd.
Event attracts more firms
GOODIES GALORE: Bank Rakyat, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd throw in their support
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| Bank Rakyat Marketing and Communications head Saliman Zainal presenting the bank’s RM10,000 sponsorship to New Straits Times deputy group editor Abdul Rashid Yusof at Balai Berita yesterday |
KUALA LUMPUR: THE New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 received a further boost when two major corporations presented their sponsorship for the country's biggest motor hunt this Sunday.
The latest sponsorship came from Bank Rakyat and public transport provider, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad.
Bank Rakyat Marketing and Communications Head Saliman Zainal presented the bank's RM10,000 sponsorship to New Straits Times deputy group editor Abdul Rashid Yusof in a brief ceremony yesterday.
He said Bank Rakyat had been organising an in-house motor hunt for its staff for several years and was pleased to now be a part of the country's biggest motor hunt.
"Other than solving riddles, the real challenge of the hunt lies in teamwork. Every one in the team must be able to work together and be cooperative," said Saliman, who is an avid treasure hunter.
He said Bank Rakyat looked forward to enhancing its cooperation with the New Sunday Times in future.
Bank Rakyat is sending in two teams for the motor hunt.
Meanwhile, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad presented 250 Myrapid cards worth RM10 each for the hunt.
It's Corporate Affairs manager Ismawati Mohd Shal presented the cards to New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling.
Ismawati hoped participants who were not familiar with the urban public transport service would have the chance to enjoy the experience of travelling in the company's trains with the Myrapid card.
The re-loadable Myrapid card can be used for train rides on the Monorail, Ampang Line and Kelana Line.
She said the company hoped to continue its co-operation with the NSTP group next year.
The company also presented 1,000 umbrellas for the motor hunt participants to protect themselves from the possible harsh weather during the hunt.
The grand prize for the hunt is a Volkswagen Polo Sedan, valued at RM100,000, sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, the main sponsor of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013.
The German car-maker is also sponsoring another RM50,000 for the hunt.
Petronas is the fuel sponsor, while Putrajaya Corporation is the venue sponsor.
Among the prizes up for grabs are return tickets to South Korea and China, courtesy of AirAsia X; several four-day/three-night Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages aboard the SuperStar Libra, courtesy of Star Cruises; mobile phones; home theatre sets; electrical and home appliances; hotel stays and beauty hampers.
Other sponsors are Philips, UDA Holdings Bhd, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita, Putrajaya Shangri-La and Genting Malaysia Berhad.
Last year, the hunt attracted 231 teams with more than 900 participants, marking it as the biggest motor hunt in the country in recent years.
This year, the hunt is set to break its own record as it has exceeded its target of 250 teams.
The motor hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles, as well as obtain hidden treasures.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regular, beginner and media/sponsor -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
Participants will be flagged off from Dataran Merdeka, and the event will end in Putrajaya.
The champion in each category will take home RM5,000.
Cash prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsor categories, while for the beginner category, it goes up to the 30th position.
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Extracted from New Sunday Tiimes (9th June 2013)
More sponsorships for the hunt
BIGGER AND BETTER: Trickier challenges, enticing prizes in store for this year's participants
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QSR Brands group corporate communications general manager Rosniza
Baharum presented the company's sponsorship of RM10,000 to New
Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling.
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KUALA LUMPUR: THREE sponsors of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 have presented their sponsorship for next Sunday's much-awaited event.
They are top brokerage house Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd, telecommunications giant Celcom Axiata Bhd and retail food industry leader QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Kenanga sponsored RM10,000 in cash and an RM10,000 investment trading account.
Its head of equity broking and executive director, Lee Kok Khee, said Kenanga was excited to be part of the motor hunt, especially after the tremendous response it received during the inaugural event last year.
"There are people in Kenanga who are very passionate and enthusiastic about motor hunts. The New Sunday Times Motor Hunt gives them an opportunity to pit their skills and ability against other teams," said Lee, adding that Kenanga would send four teams to compete.
He said the idea of giving a prize of RM10,000 in an investment trading account was in the hope that the company, which is ranked by Bursa Malaysia's Participating Organisations Trading Summary as the largest independent investment bank in the country by equity trading volume and value as at Nov 30 last year, would forge a longer relationship with the winners by allowing them to "grow" their money in equity trading.
Lee presented the sponsorship to New Sunday Times assistant editor P. Selvarani in a brief ceremony on Wednesday.
"The hunt was said to be very challenging last year. We intend to maintain the standard this year, yet, we promise it will be a fun and exciting event," said Selvarani.
Last year, the hunt attracted 231 teams with more than 900 participants, marking it as the biggest motor hunt in the country in recent years.
In another ceremony at Balai Berita, Celcom communication media/industry relations head Rohizan Ismail presented the company's sponsorship to New Straits Times news editor Leslie Andres.
The sponsorship included a LG-Prada mobile phone, BlackBerry Torch, Samsung Galaxy Mini and four units of Celcom PortaWifi.
Rohizan said the sponsorship was to reciprocate the support shown to Celcom by the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) group.
"We are grateful for the support given to us and our participation in this event is our way of saying 'thank you'.
"We also hope that the sponsorship will not only enhance the relationship between Celcom and NSTP, but also help make the motor hunt a bigger and better event."
Rohizan added that Celcom would consider increasing its sponsorship next year.
The service provider group is sending two teams to compete in this year's hunt.
QSR Brands group corporate communications general manager Rosniza Baharum presented the company's sponsorship of RM10,000 to New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling.
Rosniza said the company, which operates the KFC, Pizza Hut and RasaMas restaurant chains, was pleased to be part of an event which strengthens relationships and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
"Events such as the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt are in line with our philosophy of promoting family bonding and values, which is why we regard the event as interesting and beneficial."
Expressing hope that this year's hunt would be a major success, Rosniza said QSR Brands was grateful that it had been given the chance to be associated with the event.
The grand prize for the hunt is a Volkswagen Polo Sedan, valued at RM100,000, sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, the event's main sponsor.
The German car-maker is also sponsoring another RM50,000 for the hunt.
Petronas is the fuel sponsor, while Putrajaya Corporation is the venue sponsor.
Among the prizes up for grabs are return tickets to South Korea and China, courtesy of AirAsia X; several four-day/three-night Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages aboard the SuperStar Libra, courtesy of Star Cruises; mobile phones; home theatre sets; electrical and home appliances; hotel stays and beauty hampers.
Other sponsors are Philips, UDA Holdings Bhd, BlackBerry, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Bank Rakyat, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, RapidKL, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands, Melvita and Genting Malaysia Berhad.
The motor hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles, as well as obtain hidden treasure.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regular, beginner and media/sponsor -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
Participants will be flagged off from Dataran Merdeka, with the event ending in Putrajaya.
The champion of each category will take home RM5,000.
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Extracted from New Straits Times (6th June 2013)
Winner to drive home a Polo
RM100,000 CAR: Treasure hunters also stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes
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| Volkswagen Group Malaysia managing director Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer (right) handing a mock key to NSTP group managing editor Datuk Abdul Jalil Hamid during the handing over of a Volkswagen Polo Sedan valued at RM 100,000 as the grand prize for the motor hunt |
KUALA LUMPUR: The grand prize winner of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 will once again drive away with a Volkswagen Polo Sedan worth RM100,000.
The German carmaker came aboard as the main sponsor for the second year running for the country's biggest motor hunt on June 16.
Volkswagen Group Malaysia managing director Dr Zeno Kerschbaumer presented the sponsorship of the blue Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 and another RM50,000 to NSTP group managing editor Datuk Abdul Jalil Hamid at the Volkswagen showroom in Bangsar here yesterday.
Kerschbaumer said the company was honoured to support the event for the second consecutive year.
"We are proud that the New Sunday Times has given us the opportunity to once again be a part of the biggest motor hunt in the country and enhance the popularity of both the NST and our group."
He said the group chose to sponsor a Polo Sedan as it was the most important model in its line-up as it was a car that served everyone. He said the fuel-efficient model, which was fully assembled in Malaysia, was the first Volkswagen car priced below RM100,000.
To reinforce its support for the hunt, Volkswagen is sending in four teams, comprising of 16 participants this year, compared with two teams last year.
Jalil, who thanked Volkswagen, said the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt was a fun-filled event which saw the participation of people from all walks of life.
"As the only treasure hunt that gives a car as the grand prize, I hope that it will draw even more participants this year."
The huge success of the inaugural New Sunday Times Motor Hunt last year drove straight into the Malaysia Book of Records as the nation's biggest motor hunt, attracting some 900 participants and 231 cars.
The hunt is divided into three categories -- regulars, beginners and closed (media and sponsors).
The champions in each category will take home RM5,000.
The first five winners in the regular and closed categories will take home cash prizes while for beginners, the cash prizes go up to the 30th position.
All participants will also stand a chance to win attractive lucky draw prizes, including return tickets to Busan, South Korea and Hangzhou, China courtesy of AirAsia X; several four-day/three-night Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages aboard the SuperStar Libra, thanks to Star Cruises, pre-paid investment trading accounts, mobile phones, home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays and beauty hampers.
Sponsors include Putrajaya Corporation, Philips, K&N Kenanga Holdings Bhd, BlackBerry, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Bank Rakyat, Northport (M) Bhd, RapidKL, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Permanis Sandilands and Melvita.
The motor hunt will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley, flagging off from Dataran Merdeka and ending in Putrajaya.
Registration is ongoing and forms are available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until Friday.
The closing date for submission of entries is this Friday.
For registrations via post, entries must reach the organisers by Monday.
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Extracted from New Straits Times (4th June 2013)
UDA joins the hunt
TWO TEAMS: Property group gives RM10,000 for prestigious event
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| NST Press Bhd group managing director Datuk Abdul Jalil Hamid receiving RM10,000 mock cheque from Uda Holdings Bhd group managing director Ahmad Abu Bakar at Balai Berita yesterday. |
KUALA LUMPUR: PROPERTY developer UDA Holdings Bhd has stepped in with RM10,000 to join a host of prestigious sponsors for the country's biggest motor hunt, the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 on June 16.
Its group managing director, Ahmad Abu Bakar, said UDA was proud to be associated with the event and would send two teams to join in the fun.
Jalil, who pledged to make the hunt "bigger and better", thanked UDA Holdings for its support.
"This is a great event to bring together Malaysians from all walks of life. We especially hope to attract the young, educated and urban crowd. It's also a good family outing."
The hunt is back with even more goodies. The grand prize is a Volkswagen Polo sedan valued at RM100,000 sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia, the hunt's main sponsor. It is also sponsoring another RM50,000 for the hunt.
Other prizes up for grabs include return tickets to South Korea and China courtesy of AirAsia X; several four-day/three-night Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages aboard the SuperStar Libra, thanks to Star Cruises, mobile phones, home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays and beauty hampers. Unit trust shares and investment trust accounts are also among the prizes.
Sponsors include Putrajaya Corporation, Philips, K&N Kenanga Holdings Bhd, BlackBerry, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Bank Rakyat, Northport (M) Bhd, RapidKL, Maybank, Exim Bank, Kraft Foods Malaysia and Permodalan Nasional Bhd.
The hunt is divided into three categories -- regulars, beginners, and media and sponsors. The champions of each category will take home RM5,000. There will also be a lucky draw for participants.
Registration is ongoing and forms are available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until Friday.
The closing date for submission of entries is Friday. For registrations via post, entries must reach the organisers before Monday.
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Win trips to China, South Korea
UP FOR GRABS: Cruise packages, hotel stays, home appliances and unit trust shares
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| Busan in South Korea is a bustling city of 3.6 million people with a wide array of attractions. |
KUALA LUMPUR: PARTICIPANTS in the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 stand a chance of winning return tickets to South Korea and China, courtesy of AirAsia X.
The budget airline is offering four tickets to Busan, South Korea, and two tickets to Hangzhou, China. AirAsia X flies to the second largest city in South Korea four times a week, using its A330-300 aircraft. Located on the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, Busan is a bustling city of 3.6 million people with a wide array of attractions.
The airline tickets has enlarged the pool of prizes to be won by participants in the hunt, scheduled on June 16. Besides the grand prize of a Volkswagen Polo sedan, sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia and cash, other prizes up for grabs are cruise packages, handphones, electrical and home appliances, hotel stays, beauty hampers and even unit trust shares and investment trust accounts.
The main sponsor of the hunt is Volkswagen Group Malaysia while Putrajaya Corporation is the venue sponsor. Other companies which have confirmed their participation are Philips, K & N Kenanga Holdings Bhd, BlackBerry, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco, Star Cruises, UDA Holdings Berhad, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd, Jireh Consult, Bank Rakyat, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, RapidKL, Maybank, EXIM Bank and Kraft Foods Malaysia.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling said the hunt is divided into three categories to ensure a level playing field.
"Experienced teams, known as 'masters' in the hunt fraternity, will battle it out among their peers. It is amazing to know that many of these teams have been taking part in treasure hunts for decades.
"Therefore, to give the less experienced and new teams a chance to win, the beginner category was created."
Chok said the media and sponsor category was created in recognition of the support given by sponsors and media to the event.
She said the New Sunday Times was proud of the fact that it was the only treasure hunt in the country offering a car as the grand prize.
For the second year running, participants stand a chance to drive back home a Volkswagen Polo sedan. The sponsorship of the Polo sedan, which was launched last year, reflected the
close relationship between Volkswagen and the New Straits Times Press.
Volkwagen also sponsored a Polo sedan for the inaugural edition of the hunt last year, the biggest ever held in the country.
It attracted 231 teams with more than 900 participants, marking it as the biggest motor hunt in the country in recent years.
Primera, a team of four colleagues which won the hunt's beginner category, led by Muhammad Sani Mohd Noor, took home the Polo sedan valued at about RM100,000, together with RM5,000.
Besides the car, Volkswagen is also sponsoring RM50,000 for the hunt this year.
Registration for the hunt is now ongoing. The closing date for submission of entries is on June 7, and for registration via post, entries must reach the organisers before June 10.
Registration forms will be available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until June 7.
The motor treasure hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles, and obtain hidden treasures.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regulars, beginners, and members of the media and sponsors -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
The champions in each category will take home RM5,000.
Prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsors categories, while for beginners, it goes right up to the 30th position.
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Extracted from New Sunday Times (26th May 2013)
Biggest hunt back with attractive prizes
FUN-FILLED: A car, cruise packages and cash among goodies awaiting lucky winners
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| Star Cruises will be giving away several Penang-Phuket-Krabi packages aboard its 'SuperStar Libra' ship. |
KUALA LUMPUR: PARTICIPANTS of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 on June 16 can look forward to taking home attractive prizes.
Besides the grand prize of a Volkswagen Polo Sedan, sponsored by Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and cash, there are also cruise packages, handphones, electrical and home appliances, printers, hotel stays, beauty hampers and even unit trust shares and investment trust accounts to be won. One sponsor, which is giving its support again this year, is Star Cruises.
The lucky winners will be staying in an ocean-view stateroom on the luxury ship, which is equipped with an array of impressive facilities for entertainment, recreation and services.
The exclusive floating resort has, among others, a swimming pool, fitness centre, discotheque, duty free shop, KTV lounge, restaurants offering a wide choice of dining options and more.
BlackBerry, another major sponsor of the hunt last year, has also confirmed its participation this year.
What is exciting about this is that at the end of the event, a number of hunters will be the proud owners of the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, featuring the BlackBerry Hub, a touch screen keyboard, BBM video and more.
There are also plenty of prizes to be won, courtesy of Philips. Among them are home theatre sets, electrical and home appliances and light fixtures.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling said the hunt was lucky to have received strong support from sponsors.
"The event was a huge success last year, made possible because of the support from sponsors."
She said Volkwagen Group Malaysia also sponsored a Polo Sedan for the hunt's inaugural edition last year, which attracted 231 teams with more than 900 participants, making it the biggest motor hunt in the country in recent years.
The car, valued at about RM100,000, was won by a team of four colleagues, led by Muhammad Sani Mohd Noor. The beginner category champion also took home RM5,000.
Chok said the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt held the distinction as the only treasure hunt in the country offering a car as the grand prize. Besides the car, Volkswagen is also sponsoring RM50,000.
In Kuantan, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort handed over its sponsorship, comprising complimentary stay packages.
The sponsorship was presented by the five-star beach resort's general manager, Kostas Batalas, to New Straits Times Pahang bureau chief M. Hamzah Jamaludin in a ceremony at the hotel, located at the famous Telok Chempedak beach.
Present was the hotel's associate director of event planning, Charles Patrick Forbes.
Winners will not only be staying at the luxurious Regency Club wing, but also have access to club facilities, a buffet breakfast at Kampung Restaurant and dinner for two at the Italian Bistro.
Batalas said Hyatt Regency hotel had always been supportive of events organised by The New Straits Times Press group.
"On top of that, we are proud to be associated with the country's biggest hunt. It is definitely a fun and exciting event."
Batalas said treasure hunts could help boost the tourism industry.
"Often, participants get the chance to visit new places and explore new things. News coverage about the event can also help attract tourists and visitors."
Hyatt Regency Kuantan offers 330 rooms, including the luxury Regency Club rooms and suites, housed in a cluster-style low-rise building, surrounded by beautifully landscaped lawns and two outdoor swimming pools.
The hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Kuantan Airport and five minutes away from cultural attractions, the state capital's culinary scene and central business district.
Registration for the hunt is ongoing. The closing date for submission of entries is June 4. For registration via post, entries must reach the organisers before June 6.
Registration forms are available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until June 4.
The motor hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles and find hidden treasure.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regular, beginner, and members of the media and sponsors -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
The champions in each category will take home RM5,000.
Prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsors categories, while for beginners, it goes up to the 30th position.
The main sponsor is Volkswagen Group Malaysia, while Putrajaya Corporation is the venue sponsor.
Other sponsors are K&N Kenanga Holdings Bhd, AirAsia X, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco, UDA Holdings Bhd, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels and Resorts, Kraft Foods Malaysia, French Sole, Sushi King, Estee Lauder, Select-TV Solutions Sdn Bhd and Jireh Consult.
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Extracted from New Straits Times (21 May 2013)
Winner can drive home a Volkswagen
BIGGER AND BETTER: RM100,000 worth of other prizes await participants
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| Participants of the hunt stand a chance to win a Volkswagen Polo Sedan courtesy of Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd |
KUALA LUMPUR: A CAR awaits the grand prize winner of the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013, back this year on June 16.
For the second year running, participants of the hunt stand a chance to drive home a Polo Sedan courtesy of Volkswagen Group Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
The sponsorship of the Polo Sedan, which was launched last year, reflected the close relationship between Volkswagen and The New Straits Times Press group.
Volkwagen also sponsored a Polo Sedan for last year's inaugural hunt. Last year, the hunt attracted 231 teams with more than 900 participants, marking it as the biggest motor hunt in the country in recent years.
Primera, a team of four colleagues, which won last year's hunt's beginner category, led by Muhammad Sani Mohd Noor, took home the Polo Sedan valued about RM100,000, together with RM5,000.
Besides the car, Volkswagen is also sponsoring RM50,000 for the hunt this year.
Registration for the hunt is ongoing. The closing date for submission of entries is June 4. For registration via post, entries must reach the organisers before June 6. Registration forms will be available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until June 4.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling said prizes worth more than RM100,000 were also up for grabs.
"Though the prizes have increased, the entry fee remains at RM200 for a team of four. This is to encourage participation.
"We hope to see more teams battling it out in the second edition of this fun-filled and exciting event."
Chok said lucky draw prizes also awaited participants.
The motor treasure hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles, and obtain hidden treasures.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regulars, beginners, and members of the media and sponsors -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
The champions of each category will take home RM5,000.
Prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsors categories. For beginners, it goes right up to the 30th position.
To date, among the companies that have confirmed participation are Philips, BlackBerry, AirAsia X, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco, Star Cruises, UDA Holdings Berhad, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson, Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts and Kraft Foods Malaysia.
The clerk-of-course for the hunt is Purple Antz.
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Extracted from New Sunday Times (19th May 2013)
Participants in for a surprise
Participants in for a surprise
ENJOYABLE COMPETITION: Event expected to be more exciting with more prizes in store
THE New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013 is getting more exciting by the day with more sponsors coming on board.
To date, among the companies which have confirmed their participation in the June 16 event are Philips, K & N Kenanga Holdings Berhad, BlackBerry, AirAsia X, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco, Star Cruises, UDA Holdings Berhad, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort, Banana Boat, Epson and Kraft Foods Malaysia.
The clerk-of-course for the hunt is Purple Antz.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling said a major surprise awaited participants. "I can't reveal exactly what it is now, but rest assured, it will add more thrill and excitement to the event."
And as more sponsors are expected to sign up, she said this could only mean one thing -- more goodies for participants.
The closing date for this much-awaited event is on June 4 and for registration via post, entries must reach the organisers before June 6.
Registration forms are available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until June 4.
The motor treasure hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles, and obtain hidden treasures.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regulars, beginners and members of the media and sponsors -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
Champions in each category will take home RM5,000.
Prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsors categories, while for beginners, prizes will be given up to the 30th position.
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Extracted from New Sunday Times (12th May 2013)
RM100,000 in prizes await
FUN-FILLED: Registration for second edition event is now open
KUALA LUMPUR: REGISTRATION for the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt 2013, scheduled on June 16, is now open.
The closing date for this much-awaited event is on June 4 and for registration via post, entries must reach the organisers before June 6. Registration forms will be available in the New Straits Times and New Sunday Times until June 4.
"Though the prizes have increased, the entry fee remains the same at RM200 for a team of four. This is to encourage more teams to join.
"We hope to see more teams battling it out in the second edition of this fun-filled and exciting event."
Last year, the inaugural event attracted 231 teams and more than 900 participants.
Chok said lucky draw prizes also awaited participants.
The motor treasure hunt will involve teams working together to answer questions and riddles, and obtain hidden treasures.
The half-day affair, which is divided into three categories -- regulars, beginners and members of the media and sponsors -- will take participants to several areas in the Klang Valley.
The champions in each category will take home RM5,000.
Prizes will be awarded up to the fifth position in the regular and media/sponsors categories, while for beginners, it goes right up to the 30th position.
Among the sponsors are Philips, BlackBerry, Celcom, QSR Brands (M) Holdings, Sime Darby, Tesco and Star Cruises.
The clerk-of-course for the hunt is Purple Antz.
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Extracted from New Sunday Times (21st Apr 2013)
Fabulous prizes await winners of motor hunt
MUCH-AWAITED: Second edition of annual event will be held on June 16
THE much-awaited New Sunday Times Motor Hunt is back.
This year's edition is scheduled to be held on June 16. It will be a half-day event which will take hunters to several areas in the Klang Valley where they have to answer riddles and obtain hidden treasures.
Last year's affair was a huge success, with the inaugural event driving straight into the record book as the nation's biggest motor hunt with some 1,000 people from 231 teams participating, and the most lucrative with prizes worth RM200,000 up for grabs.
"On behalf of the New Sunday Times and the New Straits Times Press group, I am inviting all hunters, whether beginners or regulars, to take part.
New Sunday Times editor Chok Suat Ling said judging from the response last year, a higher number of participants was expected this time.
"On behalf of the New Sunday Times and the New Straits Times Press group, I am inviting all hunters, whether beginners or regulars, to take part.
"Like last year, fabulous prizes await the winners.
"There are also attractive lucky draw prizes, which means everyone stands the chance of taking home something.
"So block your diary for June 16 and make this year's hunt bigger, and a more fun and exciting event."
Chok said the registration form and details about the hunt would be released soon.
She also invited companies to join as sponsors as the event provides a valuable branding and promotional platform for their products, services and corporate image.
5 comments:
Congrats to the winning team!
Organisers please note
1) Not providing enough food for participants is most horrible / terrible
2) COC taking nearly 3 hours to tabulate scores is unforgivable.
Otherwise - the hunt was well and good.
We would like to thank all those who participated in the New Sunday Times Motor Hunt yesterday. Truly, your support for the hunt is greatly appreciated and we hope it will continue for all future hunts.
On our part, we would like to apologise for all the shortcomings. We have taken note of all feedback and rest assured they will be addressed in all future hunts and during our post-mortem.
The tabulation of scores took some time due to the large number of participants and many tie-breakers, and we wanted to be sure that there would be no mistakes in the final tally.
Once again, thank you...the hunt was only possible with all your support.
well done to the organisers...
lets hv another one in 2014
as for the food, we were all guilty because we were all hungry after 7 hours of hunting. so perhaps some of us overate... ha ha..
Congrats! Well organised despite some hiccups. Can still remember those who took lots of chicken and stuff only to waste it. No worries NST, you guys did a marvellous job.
NST need to look on promoting or a way to promote the beginners champion to regular category. We have 2 members from the 2012 NST Open Champion winning again with 2 different people. Muhamad Sani and Mohd Redzuan.
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